From hot springs to great hikes the Nordic wonderland of East Iceland is not to be missed
READY to be transported to a world of snow-covered landscapes, the freshest air ever and the chance to see the magical Northern Lights?
In the lesser-visited East Iceland, Egilsstaðir Airport is just a 45-minute flight from the capital Reykjavik, and offers all the breathtaking vistas without the tourist hordes.
You’ll marvel at twinkling fjords, waterfalls and rugged mountains.
Hire a car to work your way around, or sit back and spend a day taking in stunning scenery on a guided Jeep tour, £224 for up to 10 people ().
Horse around
At the family-run Finnsstaðir ranch, embrace your inner Viking and trot over the icy terrain on one of their small, stoic native steeds.
A one-hour horse ride costs £54.
Thaw out
Iceland has some of the world’s best geothermal hot springs, and Vök Baths in Urriðavatn are particularly special, as they sit in the middle of a natural lake.
For £31 you can bathe for as long as you like, sipping on prosecco, £5 a glass, from the pool-side bar.
The restaurant overlooks the epic Lagarfljót Lake, which you can walk around in 30 minutes.
Kick off your day with coffee, £2.95, and a sweet bun, £3.80, at the hotel’s cafe, and prep your Insta shot on nearby Rainbow Walk – the most snapped spot in East Iceland.
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For dinner, Skaftfell Bistro round the corner does the best pizza – try pepperoni, pineapple and cream cheese, £13.90.
Then bliss out with a glass of wine over a board game in the cosy seating area ().
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