Exclusive East Iceland: Vök Baths, Reindeer & Waterfalls
by East Highlanders · Sightseeing day tours · East Iceland
- Luxury
from €442.15 per person
Next departure: Mon 26 Oct
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Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Egilsstadir
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
10:30, 11:30
Minimum age
4
Cancellation
Free until 2 days before
About this experience
Leave the crowds behind and discover East Iceland your way.
Your private guide will meet you right at the Seyðisfjörður cruise pier and take you on a scenic drive over the dramatic Fjarðarheiði mountain pass, pausing for photos of Egilsstaðir and Lake Lagarfljót.
The highlight of the day is Vök Baths, where you’ll enjoy up to two hours soaking in Iceland’s only floating geothermal pools. Sip herbal tea from the in-water bar and take in the tranquil lake views.
On the return journey, visit the East Iceland Reindeer Park to meet these iconic animals and hear their fascinating history, then stop at the beautiful Gufufoss waterfall for one last scenic memory before returning to your ship.
This private tour offers a perfect mix of wellness, nature, and sightseeing – tailored entirely to your group.
Description from the operator, East Highlanders. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Pickup at Seyðisfjörður Cruise Port
- Scenic Drive over Fjarðarheiði Pass
- Relax at Vök Baths
- Visit the East Iceland Reindeer Park
- Waterfall Finale – Gufufoss
- Return to Seyðisfjörður Cruise Port
Included
- Private guide & vehicle – Your own driver-guide for the entire tour (no buses, no crowds)
- Pickup & drop-off directly at the Seyðisfjörður cruise pier
- Scenic drive over Fjarðarheiði mountain pass with a viewpoint stop
- Admission to Vök Baths (including towel rental)
- Admission to East Iceland Reindeer Park
- Photo stop at Gufufoss waterfall
- Local storytelling & commentary throughout the tour
Not included
- Meals and snacks (only complimentary herbal tea at Vök is provided)
- Swimwear and towel (guests must bring their own for Vök Baths)
- Optional VIP upgrades (sparkling wine at Vök or local tasting experiences)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional drinks, etc.)
Good to know
- Swimsuit – Required for bathing at Vök Baths.
- Towel – Not included at Vök Baths. You can bring your own or rent one on site for an additional fee.
- Warm layers & rain jacket – Icelandic weather can change quickly, even in summer.
- Comfortable shoes – Easy walking shoes for short strolls to viewpoints and the waterfall.
- Camera or smartphone – Plenty of scenic stops worth capturing.
- Bring your own swimwear – swimsuits and towels are not provided but you can rent a towel at Vök Baths.
- Accessibility – The tour is easy-paced with short walks to viewpoints and the waterfall, but there may be uneven ground.
- Weather in East Iceland can change quickly – Bring a light jacket or rain layer, even in summer.
- Optional expenses – Snacks, souvenirs, or VIP add-ons (like sparkling wine) are not included.
- Punctuality Matters – Please arrive at the pickup point on time. Being prompt ensures you enjoy the full experience and return to the ship with plenty of time to spare.
- Child-friendly – Families are welcome; children must be supervised at Vök Baths.
- Minimum age is 4 years – Families are welcome; children must be supervised at all times.
- Booster seats are required by Icelandic law for children under 135 cm / 4 feet 5 inches (usually ages 4–10) – please let us know in advance if your group needs one so we can provide it.
- Reindeer park visit – Reindeer are semi-wild and viewing depends on conditions; interaction is limited for safety.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 2 days before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1East Highlanders decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 2 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 4 cannot join this one.
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Why we list it
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Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Egilsstaðir, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 20.118 kr.Lowest price
Hostel · Egilsstaðir
Eiðar Hostel & Apartments
13 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 36.645 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Seyðisfjörður
Aldan Hotel & Restaurant
18 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 65.376 kr.Top end
Cottage · Egilsstaðir
Greystone Cottages
2 km away · a night for two, indicative
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