Stuðlagil Canyon Express & Vök Baths - Shore Excursion

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About this activity

Making your way through the rural countryside of East Iceland, we travel along the beautiful valley of Jökuldalur and stop at the picturesque Rjúkandi Waterfall before continuing towards Stuðlagil Canyon.

At Stuðlagil, we visit the west side of the canyon, where accessible walking trails and scenic viewing platforms offer spectacular panoramic views over one of Iceland’s most impressive basalt rock formations. From this side, you’ll enjoy breathtaking perspectives of the dramatic columns and the glacial river below — perfect for photography and experiencing the scale of the canyon.

Please note that this tour does not include the hike down into the canyon on the east side.

After taking in the stunning landscapes, we continue to the ever-relaxing Vök Baths, where you can soak in naturally heated geothermal pools floating on Lake Urriðavatn. The warm, mineral-rich waters provide the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploration.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 45 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Tanni Travel

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission to Vök Baths is included
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch: No food or snack is included in the tour
Not included: Swimwear & towel at Vök Baths

Itinerary

Rjukandi Waterfall

15 min

We will start the tour by driving to Rjúkandi Waterfall in Jökuldalur Valley, where we'll make a short stop and take an easy and accessible walk up to the waterfall. From there we will make our way to Stuðlagil Canyon.
Studlagil canyon

1 h 15 min Admission included

Nestled deep within the remote Icelandic countryside, Stuðlagil Canyon is truly a remarkable destination. On this tour, we visit the west side of the canyon, where scenic walking paths and viewing platforms offer sweeping panoramic views over the dramatic basalt columns and the river below.

Reaching the main viewpoints involves a short walk from the parking area, including uphill and downhill sections as well as a fairly long staircase leading down toward the canyon overlook. The total time spent at Stuðlagil Canyon is approximately 1 hour, giving you ample time to take in the views, explore the platforms and trails.

Most of the summer the water in the river is clear with turquoise colour but in the beginning of August the river changes to grey-ish glacial water.
Stop 3

1 h 15 min Admission included

After enjoying everything Stuðlagil Canyon has to offer we head to the geothermal oasis of Vök Baths. Vök offers Iceland's first floating pools in Urriðavatn Lake, a large pool with it's own bar, steam bath, cold mist tunnel, quality guest facilities, and restaurant Vök Bistro with a view of the lake and the pools with a menu based on sustainability and local ingredients.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Seyðisfjörður Cruise Ship Port parking area, directly outside where the tenders arrive, where tour buses are lined up.

Please look for a Tanni Travel bus displaying the tour name in the front windshield as well as a guide holding a sign with the tours name.

End point

The meeting point is at the Seyðisfjörður Cruise Ship Port parking area, directly outside where the tenders arrive, where tour buses are lined up.

Please look for a Tanni Travel bus displaying the tour name in the front windshield as well as a guide holding a sign with the tours name.