Eskifjörður shore excursions

Eskifjörður is a fishing town in the central East Fjords, surrounded by steep mountains on a small side fjord of Reyðarfjörður. Ships dock near the town. From here you can visit the old Iceland spar mine at Helgustaðir, drive over to Egilsstaðir and Lake Lagarfljót, or head inland to Hengifoss and the Stuðlagil canyon.

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Day tourSmall groupEast IcelandMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour from EskifjörðurAbout 5 hoursCruise port or meet on locationMay–OctFrom, per person42,000 ISKSee dates

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Back on board in time: shore excursions are timed around your ship’s schedule. Check the tour length against your time in port, and leave at least an hour before all-aboard. Not sure? Ask a local.

What to see from Eskifjörður

Helgustaðir: the historic Iceland spar (calcite crystal) mine, a short drive along the fjord.
The East Fjords: quiet fjords, fishing villages and mountain views on every road.
Egilsstaðir and Lake Lagarfljót: about 45 minutes away.
Hengifoss waterfall: about 1 hour 15 minutes away.
Stuðlagil canyon: about 1 hour 40 minutes away (best in summer).
Petra's Stone Collection in Stöðvarfjörður: a famous private collection of Icelandic stones, about 50 minutes south.

Questions people ask

How far is Stuðlagil from Eskifjörður?

About 1 hour 40 minutes each way, so it is a full-day trip.

What can I do in a few hours?

Helgustaðir and the fjords nearby, or Egilsstaðir and Lake Lagarfljót.

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Other cruise ports in Iceland

Reykjavík Akureyri Ísafjörður Seyðisfjörður Djúpivogur Grundarfjörður Húsavík Westman Islands

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