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Nyrðri-Hestárjökull

East Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available
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Nyrðri-Hestárjökull

East Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Nyrðri-Hestárjökull

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

Gljúfursárfoss

Gljúfursárfoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

16 km away

Bæjarfoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

18 km away

Lagarfoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

22 km away

Selárfoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

22 km away

Hot Springs

Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

23 km away

Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

36 km away

Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

42 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

48 km away

Campsites

Ásbrandsstaðir

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

13 km away

Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

13 km away

Svartiskógur

The camp site is next to Hotel Svartiskógur in a great location in eastern Iceland.

14 km away

Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

14 km away

Services

Vopnafjörður

N1 fuel station

16 km away

Kauptún

Supermarket — supplies

17 km away

Skjöldólfsstaðir

Orkan fuel station

36 km away

Fellabær

ÓB fuel station

39 km away

Frequently
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Can I walk on Nyrðri-Hestárjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Nyrðri-Hestárjökull are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.
How do I get to Nyrðri-Hestárjökull?
Nyrðri-Hestárjökull is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
When is the best time to visit Nyrðri-Hestárjökull?
Nyrðri-Hestárjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Nyrðri-Hestárjökull shrinking?
Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.
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