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Go East

- Day Tours

Go East

Go East is a family-run tour operator based in Egilsstaðir, offering private guided day tours throughout East Iceland.

Our local guides know the roads, landscapes and stories of the region, creating personal experiences tailored to each group.

We offer a variety of day tours to some of East Iceland’s most memorable places, including Stuðlagil Canyon, Borgarfjörður Eystri and its puffin colony, Mjóifjörður, Gufufoss, Hengifoss, Vök Baths, the Eastfjords and the highlands. We also offer custom day tours designed around the interests and schedule of each group.

Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Seyðisfjörður, Egilsstaðir and other locations throughout East Iceland.

Go East

Go East

Go East is a family-run tour operator based in Egilsstaðir, offering private guided day tours throughout East Iceland. Our local guides know the road
Reindeer Park

Reindeer Park

The Reindeer Park in Egilsstaðir is truly unique in Iceland – the only place where you can get up close and personal with reindeer.  The park began in
Guesthouse Vínland

Guesthouse Vínland

If you plan East Iceland you are welcome to Vinland Guesthouse in Fellabaer a 2 min. drive from the Heart of Egilsstadir. Egilsstadir in its relaxing
Skipalækur

Skipalækur

Skipalækur combines all the advantages of rural and urban residency. This peaceful haven in the Fell region -which boasts some of the most splendid vi
Icelandair - Egilsstaðir

Icelandair - Egilsstaðir

From the domestic airport close to downtown Reykjavík, we fly to the following airports in Iceland. Flight times are under 1 hour. Egilsstaðir (East
Fellabær Golf Course

Fellabær Golf Course

You can happily play golf on the course in Fljótsdalshérað. There is a cozy 9-hole course run by Fljótsdalshérað golf club. The course is called Ekkju
Vök Baths

Vök Baths

Vök Baths is a geothermal destination on the beautiful Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland. Located in only a 5-minute drive from Egilsstaðir, the largest
Vök Bistro

Vök Bistro

Vök Bistro, located at Vök Baths serves a tasty array of small courses, soups, small dishes, smoothies, and fresh salads. We partner with local suppl
Eyvindará river

Eyvindará river

One of the natural gems of the town of Egilsstaðir is the river Eyvindará.  A farm bearing the same name once stood on its banks, with roots believed
Finnsstaðir

Finnsstaðir

Finnsstaðir is a family-run business located just five minutes from the town of Egilsstaðir. Finnsstaðir offers a range of services, including riding
Hotel Eyvindará

Hotel Eyvindará

Hotel Eyvindará is a peaceful and forested haven in the close vicinity of town Egilsstaðir. The site enjoys a scenic view over the surrounding region;
Hotel Edda Egilsstadir

Hotel Edda Egilsstadir

Welcome to Hotel Edda located in the ''capital of the east'', close to the international airport and a host of local attractions. The hotel has 52 cha
Gálgaás

Gálgaás

Gálgaás is an old execution place in Egilsstaðir. The cliff Gálgaás, just east of Egilsstaðir Church, may seem unimposing, yet it has been the locatio
Egilsstaðir sports center

Egilsstaðir sports center

The Egilsstaðir Sports Center features an outdoor swimming pool with two hot tubs, a children's pool, a cold tub, a wading e. pool, a steam bath, and
Tjarnargarðurinn Park

Tjarnargarðurinn Park

Tjarnargarðurinn is a lush park in the heart of Egilsstaðir, with beautiful woodland. Its name is derived from the pond that it surrounds. It is a nic
Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir

Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir

Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir is an established, family-run hotel in a farming district. It meets all modern standards of services and amenities
Hérað | Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Hérað | Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Enjoy the verdant and tranquil beauty of East Iceland as well as the peaceful and friendly town of Egilsstadir at Berjaya Herad Hotel. Infused with th
Egilsstaðir

Egilsstaðir

The hub of the east, Egilsstaðir is the largest town in the region and it’s home to all the services a traveler might need. Across the bridge is the s

Hrafnafell

Drive the gravel road up to Fjallssel farm and to the highest spot south-west of Hafrafell. Walk from the sign by the road towards the antennas on Hra
Hús Handanna Icelandic Craft & Design Shop

Hús Handanna Icelandic Craft & Design Shop

The Hús Handanna Shop is to find at the most trafficked crossroads in Eastern Iceland and in the heart of Egilsstadir town.The shop was established in
Salt Café & Bistro

Salt Café & Bistro

A bistro is in its original Parisian incarnation a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Bistros are defined mo
East Iceland Heritage Museum

East Iceland Heritage Museum

 East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands)  The East Iceland Heritage Museum preserves and presents the cultural history, traditions, and c
Hótel Valaskjálf

Hótel Valaskjálf

Your Home Away from Home Hótel Valaskjálf is located in a quiet and peaceful part of Egilsstaðir, offering comfortable accommodation in the heart of
Glóð restaurant

Glóð restaurant

Glóð is a stylish restaurant located at Hotel Valaskjálf. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes for the whole family, including pasta, fish, meat a
Frú Nielsen

Frú Nielsen

Frú Nielsen is located in one of Egilsstaðir’s most historic buildings, Nielsen House, the town’s oldest house, built in 1944 by Danish merchant Oswal
Nielsenshus

Nielsenshus

The Nielsen House was the first private house built in the village of Egilsstaðir , built in the year 1944 by the danish Oswald Nielsen. Today it hous
Sláturhúsið

Sláturhúsið

Sláturhúsið, The Center for Art and Culture, is located in, Egilsstadir. As a Center for Performing Arts we are inspired every day to create, share,
Tehusid Hostel

Tehusid Hostel

Tehúsið Hostel is centrally located in Egilsstaðir. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen, and there are comfortable common areas where guest
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Hiking Club

Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Hiking Club

The Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað (FFF) is a member of  The Icelandic Touring Association. Every year FFF organizes and offers a variety of tours an
Camp Egilsstaðir

Camp Egilsstaðir

Camp Egilsstaðir is a well-situated campground in the middle of a small town called Egilsstaðir. The supermarkets and restaurants are within walking d
Selskógur

Selskógur

Selskógur is a popular outdoor recreation area located east of Egilsstaðir, across the Eyvindará. A network of trails winds through the forest, offeri
Askur Pizzeria

Askur Pizzeria

Welcome to our new local brewery located in East Iceland, Egilsstaðir. We offer a variety of local pizza but you can also make your own! What a deal!
Askur Taproom

Askur Taproom

Affiliated to Austri Brugghús, we are a local bar located in Egilsstadir in Iceland. We serve Austri Brugghús' beers! We are a cozy and modern bar tha
Midhús

Midhús

Miðhús was among the first guesthouses in the Hérað region. Travelers passed Miðhús on their way to Seyðisfjörður and Eskifjörður. Today Miðhús houses
East Highlanders

East Highlanders

East Highlanders is a family business and run by a team of experienced drivers and guides who will help you create new memories in East Iceland. We at

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