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Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland

TOURS IN EAST ICELAND

It’s about as far as you can get from Reykjavik, but a trip to Iceland’s east coast is well worth it. The remote and sparsely populated East Fjords region has no shortage of jaw-dropping coastal scenery and quirky attractions. Your East Iceland tailor-made adventure crafted by the local experts at Nordic Visitor awaits you.

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TRAVEL TO EAST ICELAND

Often referred to as the East Fjords, this region is one of the least-visited parts of Iceland. But what it lacks in visitor (or resident) numbers it more than makes up for with tranquillity and natural beauty. Driving along Iceland’s fjord-studded east coast offers dramatic scenery of snowy peaks, steep sea cliffs and small fishing villages full of colourful old houses.

The culture and history of East Iceland is as varied as its fjords are many. From the Norwegian architecture of Seyðisfjörður to the French heritage in Fáskrúðsfjörður. From the WWII history of Reyðarfjörður to the mythical sea creature of Lagarfljót and puffins of Borgarfjörður. East Iceland is a fascinating hodgepodge, with quirky little oddities and attractions mixed in for good measure.

To explore the hidden gems of East Iceland, we recommend adding some extra days to a self-drive tour around the Ring Road. Don’t want to drive? Join a guided small group tour around the country and enjoy the expertise of a local while visiting the East Fjords’ top attractions.

Though summer is the most popular time to visit the area, East Iceland is also a wonderful place to stay in winter (October to March) for possible nighttime sightings of the northern lights.

Each region of Iceland is unique, so why not see them all? If you want to drive around the entire Ring Road take 10 days or longer. To explore the highlights of East Iceland in more depth, we recommend the Iceland Road Trip, an 11-day tour around the island to which you can add an extra night or two in Egilsstaðir.

What's more, during your time in Iceland, whatever tour you pick, we're always a phone call away with our 24/7 helpline. 

When you're ready to start planning your road trip to East Iceland, get in touch via our toll-free numbers or live chat. We'll help you make the most of your time in the Land of Fire and Ice.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible & customisable tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts
  • 24/7 emergency helpline during tour

Experience the best of East Iceland

For an incredible travel experience in the East Fjords, we recommend these tours.

Iceland
Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
4.9
Apr - Sep

Iceland Full Circle at Leisure

425912ISK

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14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Sep

425912ISK

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Iceland
Self-drive
21 days / 20 nights
4.8
May - Sep

Iceland Ultimate Adventure

696716ISK

Eur

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21 days / 20 nights
May - Sep

696716ISK

ISK

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Iceland
Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
4.7
Oct - Apr

Iceland Full Circle at Leisure - Winter

452212ISK

Eur

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14 days / 13 nights
Oct - Apr

452212ISK

ISK

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Iceland
Privately Guided
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

The Natural Wonders of Iceland - Private

1599766ISK

Eur

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10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

1599766ISK

ISK

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Travel around all of Iceland

Discover what makes each region of Iceland unique with a journey around the entire Ring Road. We recommend these tours.

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Independent Tours
21 days / 20 nights
May - Sep

The Nordic Countries Classic

Train, Cruise & Self-Drive

6214EUR

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21 days / 20 nights
May - Sep

6214EUR

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Independent Tours
28 days / 27 nights
May - Sep

The Nordic Countries Complete

Train, Cruise & Self-Drive

7959EUR

Eur

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28 days / 27 nights
May - Sep

7959EUR

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Iceland
Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

Romance Around Iceland

434167ISK

Eur

View map
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

434167ISK

ISK

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Iceland
Best seller
Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
4.8
May - Sep

Iceland Full Circle Classic

306832ISK

Eur

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Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

306832ISK

ISK

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Local travel agency

As a travel agency with offices in Reykjavík, Edinburgh, Stockholm and Lucerne, Nordic Visitor knows how to make the most of your time in Europe. Choose from a variety of carefully curated tours that include must-see attractions as well as lesser-known highlights.

You can also make customisations to your itinerary by adding extra nights, optional activities, or upgrades to your tour. Or ask your personal travel consultant for advice and they will tailor your itinerary. This way you get a travel experience that is perfectly suited to you. 

Your dedicated travel consultant will arrange all the local details for you. You get accommodation, activities, transport, and other services included in your package. If you need to rework your itinerary, we’ll handle it for you so you can relax and look forward to your getaway.

Different ways you can experience Iceland

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Iceland below.

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Scott, United Kingdom

Iceland Full Circle Classic - Winter, November 2023

We had an amazing time

We cannot recommend our tour enough. We had an amazing time and have already told friends and family about it. Iceland is an amazing place and I am sure we will be back and will use Nordic Visitor again!

James, United States

Iceland Full Circle Classic, September 2023

Experience of a lifetime

I primarily wanted to use Nordic Visitor as a resource for creating our 14-day trip itinerary, to help weed through what seemed to be an endless array of choices, and to help us to get the very most out of our time in Iceland. Yes, we could have pieced it together ourselves but I needed an advocate in Iceland, an advisor, and maybe a resource for us if issues were to arise. That piece of mind was important to my wife and me and I'm glad we chose them to frame our trip. It made it much easier to piece in the parts that were important to us to see and experience. That allowed us to just enjoy the trip and not get bogged down in the details of planning each and every moment.

There are so many things I could say about our experience, an experience of a lifetime and after posting snippets of our trip on social media I have found that several friends of mine want to know how we planned this trip. I told them the same thing I am saying here, save a little money if you want and plan it yourself or trust a reliable source like Nordic Visitor and let them give you the trip framework and essential advice. I would do it the same way if I were doing it over.

Christopher, Australia

Winter Highlights - Private, November 2023

Warm and engaging guide

Great tour. The sights are of course amazing and the tour made the most of our time, weather and our interests/priorities. Driver and guide David managed all of these very well. He was also very knowledgeable and personally warm and engaging. Could not have asked for more.

Jerine, Canada

Natural Wonders of Iceland, August 2023

Perfect for solo traveller

A beautiful itinerary, exceptional guide and perfect weather made this a trip I will never forget. Nordic Visitor made the process easy, and Iceland opened her arms. My 10-day small group tour was perfect for a solo traveller who wanted to see it all. 

Kimberly, Canada

Iceland Road Trip, October 2023

Trip of a lifetime

Overall this was an amazing experience! A trip of a lifetime that I could never have planned myself. Any questions I had during planning were answered faster than expected and I felt safe and well looked after during the trip. Trip was smooth and hassle free.

Patricia, United States

Scenic South Iceland, August 2023

5-star experience

Not only did we absolutely love every stop on the Scenic South Iceland tour, but prior to the tour we stayed for 4 days in Reykjavík. I appreciated Nordic Visitor's recommendations for things to do and places to eat there and felt highly supported by Marko, our travel consultant, in every regard to booking our flight and own hotel, day trips I was interested in, and taking public transport around. A definite 5-star experience!

David, Australia

Iceland Full Circle Classic - Winter, October 2023

Many thanks to Nordic Visitor

Absolutely amazing. No issues whatsoever. We saw it all from North to South and much of in between. From reindeer to whales and more beautiful waterfalls and volcanic bits than you could hope to see in a week. Every hour the scenery seemed to change dramatically. Just a great experience. Many thanks to Nordic Visitor.

Robert, United States

Romance Around Iceland, July 2023

Best vacation we have had

Everyone at Nordic Visitor were very responsive to all questions we had during our 30-year anniversary trip to Iceland. We had airline travel issues and the representative adjusted our itinerary so we were able to see the whole island. The accommodation were beautiful and everyone was so friendly. This was the best vacation we have had, we left Iceland relaxed!

Travel Guide

Be prepared for just about anything on your Icelandic adventure.

Our services

Whether you choose a guided tour or a self-drive vacation, all customers receive personalised service with a designated travel consultant, tailor-made quality travel documents, and our self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines their route, overnight stays and highlights along the way. Furthermore, Nordic Visitor has long-standing professional relationships with local tour operators, which are carefully selected by our staff and are recognized for consistent, quality service.

Book with confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • Enjoy personal service from Iceland-based travel experts.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • As a local agency, we work closely with trusted suppliers.
  • We’re a fully licensed and insured company in Iceland.

Contact us

Whether you have queries about our tours or want to add activities to existing bookings, we’re here to help. Get in touch with our friendly team for any of your travel questions.

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