From Egilsstaðir, journey to the remote Borgarfjörður Eystri for puffin viewing, then traverse highlands to the basalt columns of Stuðlagil Canyon, before reaching Mývatn.
Hafnarhólmi Puffin Colony
Visit this small island connected by a boardwalk in Borgarfjörður Eystri, a popular nesting site for puffins and other seabirds, offering excellent, up-close wildlife viewing.
Seyðisfjörður Viewpoint
A quick stop at the panoramic viewpoint overlooking the picturesque town of Seyðisfjörður and its fjord, offering stunning photo opportunities of the winding road.
Stuðlagil Canyon (East Side)
Hike the moderate 3.5-mile trail to the East Side of Stuðlagil Canyon, famous for its striking basalt columns and the turquoise Jökulsá á Dal river. The payoff is incredible views into the canyon.
Hengifoss & Litlanesfoss
Embark on a moderate 3.0-mile hike to two impressive waterfalls. Litlanesfoss is framed by basalt columns, while Hengifoss plunges 128 meters, revealing colorful geological layers.
Cozy cabins on the lava field.