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Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail

East Iceland, Iceland68 kmModerateGPS track
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Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail

East Iceland, Iceland68 kmModerateGPS track

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
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
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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.

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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail

Free cancellationSmall groups
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour
Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours
HighlightsEast Iceland
TypeCulture & city
From
42.000 ISK
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Blue Ice Discovery
Ice caves

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours
HighlightsSoutheast Iceland
TypeIce caves
From
24.900 ISK
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Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike
Glaciers

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours
HighlightsSoutheast Iceland
TypeGlaciers
From
15.834 ISK
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Waterfalls

#1.Skútafoss
10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

Skútafoss
#2.Fremstifoss
10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

Fremstifoss
#3.Innstifoss
10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Bergárfoss
19 km·~23 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs
26 km·~31 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
37 km·~45 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stafafell í Lóni
200 m

Stafafell Campsite is a peaceful, quiet campsite surrounded by nature close to the ring…

#2.Smiðjunes í Lóni
6.3 km·~8 min drive

Smiðjunes í Lóni is a camping site in a magical Icelandic nature.

#3.Vestrahorn
20 km·~24 min drive

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

#4.Múlaskáli
21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
26 km·~31 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
37 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið
57 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
74 km·~89 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar
22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Höfn
25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur
37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðdalsvík
57 km·~69 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour
5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →
#2.Blue Ice Discovery
4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike
3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.834 ISKView tour →
3 tours near East Iceland

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How long is the Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail hike?
The Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail trail is about 68 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail trailhead?
Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail is in East Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail safe to hike alone?
Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Stafafell Jokulsa River Trail?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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