Stuðlagil Canyon Hike and Vök Baths - Shore Excursion
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Travel through the remote countryside of East Iceland along the beautiful Jökuldalur valley, stopping at the picturesque Rjúkandi Waterfall before continuing to Stuðlagil Canyon — one of Iceland’s most impressive basalt formations. On this tour, we explore the east side of the canyon and hike approximately 2.5 km each way (5 km total) along a mostly flat gravel path. There are two gradual inclines/declines along the route which may feel slightly challenging for some participants, but they are generally easy and manageable for anyone in normal walking condition. Reaching the canyon floor allows you to experience the dramatic basalt columns and glacial river up close — a truly unforgettable highlight for nature lovers and photographers. After the hike, we unwind in the soothing geothermal waters of Vök Baths.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee to Vök Baths
What's not
- Food & drinks are not included
- Swimwear & towels
Itinerary
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.
Nestled deep within the remote Icelandic countryside, Stuðlagil Canyon is truly a remarkable destination. On the east side of Jökulsá River we go on an easy/moderate half an hour walk to the gorge of the canyon. Total time at Stuðlagil Canyon is about 2-3 hours which gives us plenty of time to explore and enjoy the scenery. 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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 32 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Must Do in Iceland
Shout out to our guide Stephan who took us through the region in rainy, Icelandic weather. In spite of the lack of sun, we had the best time exploring the canyon and the Vok spas. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The walk was paved and relatively easy but a bit more challenging to get into the canyon (steeper and more rocks) so unless you are sure of your footing I would advise staying on the path! Bring lots of water proof layers if it rains, it was a very cold and wet walk back!
5Best day ever!!
5 stars!!! This was one of our families favorite excursions! We enjoyed the small group atmosphere and had a great time with the other participants. The waterfall was beautiful, but the canyon hike on the east side was more than we could’ve imagined. Pictures do not do it justice! We hiked down to the water and even onto a few rock formations in the center. To top it off we had an amazing guide Tiina, who was not only informative, but she was funny and personable. We loved her jokes! As a local, she was able to answer all of our crazy questions - awesome tour guide. To top off an amazing day we went to the Vok baths where we were able to relax in three different temperature pools as well as jump into the lake. We enjoyed local beer and the kids had slushies while relaxing - truly an amazing day.
5A must-do excursion! Unique canyon and exhilarating hot springs
We took this shore excursion during our week-long cruise around Iceland, and it ended up being one of our absolute favorite stops of the entire trip! We had a blast from start to finish. A massive shoutout to our guide, Tina! Because she grew up in the area, she was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many great local insights. On top of that, she just had a wonderful, warm personality that made the whole day so much fun. The hike to Stuðlagil Canyon was absolutely stunning. The basalt rock formations are truly one-of-a-kind, and it was fascinating to hear the story behind how the canyon was discovered. After the hike, Vök Baths was the perfect way to unwind. We loved it here because it had a completely different vibe than the Blue Lagoon. The pools integrate beautifully into the natural surroundings, and having the ability to jump straight into the lake (which was a brisk 15°C!) as a cold plunge was incredibly unique and exhilarating. Just a quick note for future travelers: make sure you have the baseline physical ability to do the canyon hike. If you are up for the walk, this is an incredible excursion that you absolutely must add to your list. Highly recommend!
5Best Views of the Canyon!
Spectacular canyon with magnificent geological formations. We were so glad we had chosen a small group tour for this location because all the big bus tours were on the other side of the river and had a limited view of the canyon. Plenty of time to walk to the end and back, as well as time for photos and just to enjoy the beauty
5Tanni travel- Tina is awesome!!
Tina was AWESOME!! Timely, knowledgeable, funny, helpful! Fantastic guide!! Wish we could have taken her with us on the rest of our cruise tours!
5Our tour guide, Sev, was...
Our tour guide, Sev, was fantastic! He was relaxed, knowledgeable, and you could tell he genuinely loves the area. The small-group tour was well organized and made for a great experience. I highly recommend this tour!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Tanni Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Djúpivogur
- Its from-price is 67% above the median of the 10 experiences we list in Djúpivogur.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 10.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Djúpivogur
Djúpivogur is a small fishing village in Iceland's East Fjords, set below a pyramid-shaped peak and known for its egg sculptures and slow living.
Djúpivogur stands on a small peninsula between the Berufjörður and Hamarsfjörður fjords in East Iceland, about 210 km south-east of Akureyri in a straight line. Búlandstindur, a pyramid-shaped mountain of about 1,070 metres, rises straight from the water behind the village. By the harbour, Langabúð, a timber warehouse from 1790, is now a museum and café, and on the shore Eggin í Gleðivík is a row of 34 large granite eggs, each modelled on a local nesting bird.
