Hengifoss
Hengifoss
About
A campsite in East Iceland. Base camp for exploring the area.
Fall asleep to sounds of nature. Wake up to Icelandic landscapes. Camping here is different.
Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.
Drive: Good
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.
TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Hengifoss
Small groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
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