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East Iceland, Iceland
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Slenjudalur

East Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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Getting thereCar recommended
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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
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
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
Reserve −15%

Tours near Slenjudalur

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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Waterfalls

#1.Klifbrekkufossar
5.7 km·~7 min drive

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

Klifbrekkufossar
#2.Múlafoss
9.2 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Gufufoss
11 km·~13 min drive

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

Gufufoss
#4.Bleiksárfoss
12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður
12 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir
14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður
24 km·~29 min drive

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Check conditions before going.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.CampEast - Eskifjörður
13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site is by the river Bleiksá by the entrance into the village. It is surrounded…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið við Bleiksána
13 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Seyðisfjörður
14 km·~16 min drive

The camp site at Seyðisfjörður is well located close to the center of town with all…

#4.Egilsstaðir
14 km·~17 min drive

Camp Egilsstadir Campsite is open all year round with toilet and shower facilities open…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
14 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
14 km·~17 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
14 km·~17 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
15 km·~18 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Eskifjörður
13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Egilsstaðir
14 km·~17 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut
14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Seyðisfjörður
14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 21,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near East Iceland

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How do I get to Slenjudalur?
Slenjudalur is a valley in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.
When is the best time to visit Slenjudalur?
Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.
Can I hike in Slenjudalur?
Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.
Is Slenjudalur worth visiting?
Slenjudalur is one of East Iceland’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

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