In a country that specializes in unspoiled and out-of-the-way places, Mjóifjörður might just take the title of ‘most remote’.
Its name translates as ‘Narrow Fjord’, and it’s an 18km-long inlet that is home to just one tiny village, Brekkuþorp. Today, only about 14 people live in Brekkuþorp year-round, and they are clearly people who relish some nature-induced solitude
Tour info
This tour is tailored to depart from the town of Egilsstaðir. We can tailor it upon request.
In a country that specializes in unspoiled and out-of-the-way places, Mjóifjörður might just take the title of ‘most remote’.
Its name translates as ‘Narrow Fjord’, and it’s an 18km-long inlet that is home to just one tiny village, Brekkuþorp. Today, only about 14 people live in Brekkuþorp year-round, and they are clearly people who relish some nature-induced solitude: the road into Mjóifjörður is breathtaking, but it’s open for only about four months of the year (depending on the weather).
The rugged road off Route 1 descends into the fjord and along the northern coast, giving you a road-trip through Mjóifjörður highlights, a collection of natural and historic sites that together tell quite a story. One of the best-known spots is the beautiful multi-tiered waterfall Klifbrekkufossar, which cascades down the mountainside. The ravine Prestagil (the Priest's Ravine) takes its name from a local folktale that tells of a huge troll woman who tried to seduce a priest into the ravine. The small inlet of Smjörvogur was once used as a prison as there was no way in or out of it without assistance. At Asknes you’ll see the remains of an old whaling station, the largest in the world at the time it was built by the Norwegians around 1900, with over 200 hundred workers. We will keep driving as far east as we can go and reach Dalatangi lighthouses (an old one from 1895, and a ‘new’ from 1908), with magnificent panoramas in all directions.
In summer, when the road is open, there are simple services for travelers seeking tranquility and natural wonder.
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Whats´s included
✓ Private transportation
✓ Bottled water
✓ Private guide
✓ Pickup and drop-off in Egilsstaðir area
What to bring
✓ Clothes suitable for weather conditions
✓ Good shoes please do not wear any footwear with open toes
✓ Your Good mood
✓ Your phone and and tag us #easthighlanders
Disclaimer
All tours are undertaken on the respinsibility of its participants. East Highlanders does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions.
Pickup and drop-off
Departure details
Traveler pickup is offered in Egilsstaðir and Seyðisfjörður
It's a private tour and the driver will call when he arrives at the pickup point.
For other pickup points please contact us
Return details
Returns to original departure point
What to expect
Duratition: 5 hours
Difficulty level: easy
Departure: upon request
Language: English, Icelandic