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Eastern Waterfalls, Basalt Canyons & Highland Gateway
DAY 8 · 2026-08-07

Eastern Waterfalls, Basalt Canyons & Highland Gateway

Leaving Djúpivogur, drive the fjords to hike Hengifoss and visit Stuðlagil Canyon's basalt columns before ascending to Möðrudalur, Iceland's highest farm, your base for Askja.

3 stops5 hours hrs drivingStay in Egilsstaðir
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