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Waterfall Trail One-Day Hike

Explore Waterfalls, History & Hot Springs in East Iceland

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Waterfall pouring into turqoise lake with cliffs and mountain background view

Laugarfell accomodation and hot springs above cliff and waterfall

Cable cart used to cross river by wilderness center hotel in Iceland.

Laugarfell accomodation with tourists using natural hot springs

Wilderness center guesthouse surrounded by green grass hills

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About tour

Explore Iceland’s wild nature on this guided hike by the Jökulsá River, where waterfalls appear one after another as you walk along the trail! Visit the old Kleif farm, cross the river on a cableway, and stroll through quiet birch woods. Finish the day with a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring.

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Highlights

Hike along a trail with multiple waterfalls
Cross the Jökulsá River on a traditional cableway
Visit the historic farm
Walk through birch wood trails
Unwind in a natural hot spring
Explore the Wilderness Exhibition

Included

Guided walking tour
Access to a natural hot spring
Admission to the WIlderness Exhibition
Packed lunch and refreshments

What to bring

Rain jacket and pants
Warm sweater or fleece jacket
Gloves and woolen cap
Hiking shoes
Water bottle
Camera

Tour Snapshot

Availability June - Sept

Duration 9-10 hours

Departs From Wilderness Center

Level Moderate

Minimum age 10 years

Ratio 1:15 Guide to client ratio

Meet on Location Yes

Pickup No

Small Group Experience

• More attention from your guide

Expert Guides

• Deep local knowledge

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429

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Adult

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From

429

Per Adult

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Itinerary

The journey begins at the Wilderness Center, a cozy retreat in East Iceland at the edge of the Icelandic Highlands near the Jokulsa River. Here, you’ll walk through the Wilderness Exhibition and learn about Icelandic history and culture through fascinating displays.

Next, we’ll hike along the Waterfall Trail, which follows the Jökulsá River. Fed by the Vatnajökull Glacier, the river drops 600 m (1,968 ft) over a 30 km (18.6 mi) stretch, creating a chain of at least 15 waterfalls! The lowest of the falls is located near the abandoned farm at Kleif, one of our destinations. Adventurous travelers can even cross the river using an old-fashioned cable cart for a thrilling experience.

The 6-hour hike takes you through beautiful landscapes with birch trees, offering plenty of photo opportunities. Your journey ends at the Laugarfell Highland Hostel, where you can dip in the warm waters of a natural hot spring.

Pick-up Information

Pick-up starts 60 minutes before departure and is offered from the following locations:

Custom pick-up
Birta Guesthouse
Egilsstaðir Airport
Hótel 1001 Nótt
Hotel Valaskjálf
Icelandair Hotel Hérað
Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir (Gistihúsið Egilsstöðum)
Laufás Guesthouse
Lyngás Guesthouse
Olga Guesthouse
Tehúsið Hostel

Please Note

You can book an additional night’s stay before or after the tour. For more details, contact us.
Airport pick-up and drop-off are available for an additional fee of 12,000 ISK.
Cancellation fees are as follows: 50% if canceled 21 days or less before the event, 75% if canceled 7 days or less, and 100% if canceled 4 days or less.
This activity takes place at the Wilderness Center facility, located at 64.964220, -15.157244, Múlavegur í Fljótsdal, Egilsstaðir, Iceland.

FAQ

How is it best to be ready for a pick-up for a tour with Arctic Adventures?

This is a great question. We ask all participants to be ready from the start of the pickup time indicated. This is because you may well be the first pick up of the day. Please be at your assigned location at the start time that you chose when booking the tour.

Here you should wait for your guide.

Have your email and phone number listed with us so we can contact you if we run into any trouble finding you.

View our pick-up locations in Reykjavík.

Can I drink alcohol before or during Arctic Adventures tours?

Before and during activities on the multi-day tours consumption of alcohol is prohibited. If we suspect that a participant is intoxicated, we will prohibit them from joining the activity.

After the activities of the day are finished, you are welcome to have a drink and relax.

Do you offer any family friendly tours, for younger children?

Yes, we do. Langjökull Ice Cave is a magical experience, the tour has no minimum age and is a wonderful option for the whole family. Whale Watching with our partner company Elding has been a favourite with families traveling with young children, these guys have a great success rate in seeing whales (upwards of 98% in the summertime).

Another option would be the Landmannalaugar Safari on this tour you get to explore parts of the Icelandic highlands and bathe in natural hot springs. Most of our super jeep tours are also suitable for children over the age of 6 years old. If you would like a nice and relaxing experience we would also recommend the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour.

Can the itinerary for the tour change?

Your safety is our number one priority! Keeping this in mind, Arctic Adventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and/or take different routes depending on conditions. Please read more information in our cancellation policy.

Is there a guide on each Arctic Adventures tour?

Yes, there is a specially trained and certified guide on each of our tours. The only exception to this is for our self-drive tours.

All of our tours are guided in English.

Can the guide advise if I am eligible for rescheduling the tour and/or a refund?

No, our guides are not able to provide information on these matters, but our team will be happy to assist you. We kindly ask that you reach out to our customer care team regarding any questions or concerns.

How are the tours rated in terms of difficulty?

Our tours are split into four different categories that help participants to understand what to expect from the tour. The categories are Easy, Moderate, Challenging and Demanding. Each tour is rated making it easier to find tours that suit you.

For further information about the difficulty ratings and descriptions.

How does carbon offsetting work?

We’ve partnered with the Kolviður Fund in a new carbon offsetting program, which passengers can select to participate in at the time of booking.

The Kolviður Fund is the oldest, most respected carbon offsetting program in Iceland. With your support, one tree will be planted in special Kolviður forests in Iceland to carbon offset your tour with us.

Kolviður forests are strategically planted to absorb the maximum amount of CO2 and the forests are protected for a minimum of 60 years. During their lifetime the trees absorb carbon and store it in their root system, trunk, and branches. Trees also prevent soil erosion and maintain storage of carbon in the soil.