10 Hidden Gems Things to do in East Region That You Shouldn't Miss

Local guide is a small family run company operating since 1991. We specialise in small and group activities on the ice with glacier hiking in the summer months and ice cave tours during the winter time. Whether this is your first time on the glacier, or if you are experienced on the ice, we have a range of tours suited to most ages and abilities.

Unique horse riding experience! Odin tours puts safety first by providing you with riding wear and riding instructions in our teaching paddock until you feel safe and secure on your horse. We have over 20 years of experience in guided horse tours. Odin Tours horses range from beginners to exhibition or competition ability. Our groups are small and personal. The riding tours are tailored to fulfill all your wishes and dreams of riding the unique Icelandic horse in indescribably beautiful scenery, testing both the horse and human limits.

In winter time we do ice cave tours and other glacier activities, in summertime we do glacier lagoon kayak tour. We are flexible and do also customade tour.

Skorrahestar offers unique horse riding tours in East Iceland. Ride up and over the steep mountains, along the lush green valleys and race across the sandy beaches on well trained Icelandic horses. The deserted fjords and the folklore of the area comes alive through storytelling with an experienced farmer/teacher as your guide. You get to experience our homemade international cuisine with a touch of Icelandic tradition as you become a member of the Skorrahestar family.

Glacier Trips is a small local guiding company in Vatnajokull region. We offer Ice Cave tours in Iceland in the winter All the trips are in the national park around the glacier Vatnajokull, where the beautiful nature meets the stunning glacier.

Glacier Journey is a small family business run by the couple Laufey and Guðlaugur, our office is at Vikurbraut 4, Hofn. We specialise in tours in the Vatnajokull National Park area, whether it´s a tour to the Ice caves, a super jeep tour or a snowmobile tour. We also have sightseeing tours on small buses for groups. It is our passion to provide our customers to experience the astonishing nature in the area. LET US SHOW YOU WHAT THE GEM OF SOUTH EAST HAS TO OFFER

Glacier Adventure is owned by a local family from Hali, 12 km from Glacier Lagoon. Our goal is to share our love and knowledge of the region with our clients and to safely introduce them to some of Iceland´s most stunning sights. All our trips start at Hali Country Hotel reception, where your guide drives you away from the crowds and off the beaten path where you can breathe in the fresh Icelandic air. Do you want to walk on the biggest glacier in Europe or visit our ice caves or something else related to the glacier? We provide a local guide service in the Vatnajökull National Park area, located in Hali, a farm close to Jökulsárlón. Glacier Adventure offers Ice Cave tours, Glacier Walk, Ice Climbing, Super Jeep tours and customized tours.

Hafjall provides bespoke outdoor activities in private groups, from easy hikes on or off the glacier to serious mountaineering activities. Individual photographers will appreciate the flexibility they need to achieve their vision, and we can also assist photography workshops to create an unique experience for all participants. Small groups. Big memories. Our company name Háfjall was a bit difficult to pronounce and remember, so we have registered stepman as a trade name that is both easier to remember and also emphasizes the personal character – if you book with us, you're guaranteed to have Stephan as your guide. Simple as that.

Bustarfell museum is an ancient manor, and one of the largest estates in Vopnafjorður. The same family has lived in Bustarfell since 1532. The turf house has a long and complex history, as the structures have been adapted to changing conditions. As seen today, the Icelandic turf house is the product of centuries of interactions between Icelandic nature and the trends of different periods. Like other turf structures, the farmhouse at Bustarfell has evolved over the centuries. The oldest part of the present building dates from after a disastrous fire in 1769. The Hjaleigan Cafe, adjacent to the old farmhouse is open daily during the summer season. The museum is open daily through the summer, 10:00 – 17:00.