Basalt Columns and Powerful Waterfalls

From Egilsstaðir, journey across the highlands to witness the striking basalt columns of Stuðlagil Canyon, then feel the immense power of Dettifoss and Selfoss waterfalls before reaching Mývatn.

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09:00·2 hours 30 mins
Stuðlagil Canyon (East Side)
Hike to the east side of Stuðlagil Canyon for the best views of the stunning basalt columns and the turquoise Jökla river. The trail is relatively flat, offering unique geological formations.
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1 hour 10 mins
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12:40·1 hour
Dettifoss
Experience the raw power of Europe's most voluminous waterfall, plunging into the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. Feel the spray and hear the thunderous roar from the viewing platforms.
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10 mins
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13:50·30 mins
Selfoss Waterfall
Just upstream from Dettifoss, Selfoss is a beautiful horseshoe-shaped waterfall, less powerful but equally captivating, with numerous smaller cascades stretching across the river.
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40 mins
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15:00·45 mins
Námaskarð Geothermal Area
Explore the otherworldly landscape of Námaskarð, a high-temperature geothermal area with bubbling mud pots, fumaroles, and vibrant mineral deposits creating a striking, colorful terrain.
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