Seyðisfjörður cruise tour: Stuðlagil Canyon & reindeer park

See the Eastfjords beyond the port in one afternoon

A six-hour guided tour from Seyðisfjörður cruise port through East Iceland's remote valleys, stopping at Stuðlagil Canyon, a local reindeer park, and two waterfalls. The route is built around cruise schedules, with pickup and drop-off at the port and a professional English-speaking guide included. A local surprise, a small cultural moment, connects you with everyday Icelandic life along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls

• Visit Stuðlagil Canyon
• Visit local reindeer park
• Stop at Rjúkandi waterfall
• Stop at Gufufoss waterfall

The experience

You have a few hours in port and want to see more than the fjord itself. This tour leaves the cruise terminal and heads into the valleys behind Seyðisfjörður, where the landscape shifts from steep cliffs to remote terrain. The guide shapes the day around what's actually there (waterfalls, a reindeer park, and the canyon itself) rather than rushing through a checklist. You'll spend time at each stop instead of moving constantly, which is how you notice the basalt columns at Stuðlagil or the animals at the reindeer park up close.

Stuðlagil Canyon is the centerpiece: a river cuts through a valley lined with distinctive hexagonal basalt formations, and you get time to walk the viewing areas and photograph the landscape. From there the route takes you to a local reindeer park where you can see the animals in a natural setting and learn why they matter to East Iceland. Two waterfalls break up the drive: Rjúkandi, a cascading drop along the route, and Gufufoss near the port on the way back. The professional guide speaks English and knows the region well enough to explain what you're seeing and why it matters, not just name it.

The tour runs six hours total, which means you leave the port, spend real time at each place, and return in time for the ship to sail. Comfortable transportation with free WiFi onboard lets you stay connected between stops if you need to. Pickup and drop-off happen at the cruise terminal, so you don't navigate the port or arrange your own transport.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• pickup and drop-off at Seyðisfjörður Cruise Port.
• visits to Stuðlagil Canyon, a local reindeer park, Rjúkandi waterfall, and Gufufoss waterfall.
• comfortable transportation with free WiFi onboard.
• a local surprise connecting you with Icelandic culture.

Options for this experience

2 options

English GuideAvailable from 1 Aug 2027Includes pickup

German DepartureGuide in English · Available from 1 Aug 2027Pickup is included, and the guide speaks German

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Aug 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 57

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Magic Iceland Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship docks in the afternoon: the six-hour window and port-timed return fit cruise schedules, while the included pickup from port means you start exploring immediately without coordinating transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Stuðlagil Canyon like when you get there?

Stuðlagil Canyon is a river valley lined with distinctive hexagonal basalt columns. You get time to walk the viewing areas, take photos, and experience the landscape at your own pace rather than a quick stop.

Can I see reindeer on this tour?

Yes. The tour includes a visit to a local reindeer park where you can observe Icelandic reindeer in a natural setting and learn about their presence in East Iceland.

How does the timing work with my cruise ship?

The tour is six hours long and designed for cruise passengers. Pickup and drop-off happen at Seyðisfjörður Cruise Port, and the schedule is timed so you return before the ship departs.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, comfortable transportation with free WiFi, pickup and drop-off at the cruise port, visits to Stuðlagil Canyon and the reindeer park, and stops at Rjúkandi and Gufufoss waterfalls. A local surprise, a small cultural moment, is also part of the experience.