Volcanic Plateau and Canyons to Myvatn

Departing Egilsstaðir, you explore stunning basalt columns at Studlagil canyon and cross northern volcanic badlands before discovering the otherworldly geothermal basin of Myvatn.

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4.7
09:00·2.5 hours
Stuðlagil Canyon (East Side)
Hike the moderate 3.5-mile trail along the east side of Studlagil Canyon, revealing breathtaking basalt columns framing a strikingly turquoise glacial river.
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30 mins
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4.7
12:00·30 mins
Rjúkandi Waterfall
Admire Rjúkandi Waterfall cascading gracefully down the rugged hillside right off the Ring Road, offering an easily accessible and picturesque roadside viewing stop.
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40 mins
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4.5
13:10·45 mins
Möðrudalur Farm
Visit Modrudalur, Iceland's highest inhabited farmstead, featuring a charming turf church, warm local hospitality, and expansive views over the desolate highland plateau.
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1 hr 10 mins
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4.6
15:05·1 hour
Hverir Geothermal Area
Experience the surreal landscape of Hverir with bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and vibrant mineral deposits creating an alien sensory spectacle.
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