East Highlanders

22/08/2025

Some paths take you further than you expected. With East Highlanders, your journey is already mapped — thoughtfully planned, locally guided, and ready when you are. / Enjoy our wild beauty of East Iceland through private tours. Check what’s waiting at: easthighlanders.com

18/08/2025

Not all roads lead to the crowds. Some lead to stories, solitude, and something special.
Travel East Iceland with someone who knows the way — and why it matters.⠀
📍 Book your private experience: easthighlanders.is

16/08/2025

A different shade of stunning at Stuðlagil Canyon.
Right now, the canyon is flowing with milky glacier water — a rare phenomenon caused by the Kárahnjúkar dam reaching overflow.
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While the iconic turquoise tones will return next year, the basalt columns remain just as breathtaking — and so does the experience.
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Explore it all with a local on a private tour, tailored just for you.
📍 Book at www.studlagilprivatetour.com
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03/08/2025

Where turquoise waters meet towering basalt walls — Stuðlagil Canyon is calling.
Skip the crowds, see the canyon your way, and let a local guide lead you to the heart of East Iceland.

Book your private adventure: www.studlagilprivatetour.com

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22/07/2025

New on the blog!
Ever wondered what a private, custom day tour with East Highlanders actually feels like? From peaceful fjords to personal stories and spontaneous stops, we’re sharing exactly what to expect — and why it’s nothing like a typical tour.

📍 Read our new blog post:
“What to Expect on a Custom Day Tour with East Highlanders”
🌐 Link in bio to explore!

21/07/2025

Hidden valleys, waterfalls, and misty mountain silence. 🌿💧
These are a few quiet moments from a recent custom tour in Seyðisfjörður — a journey shaped entirely around what our guests wanted to see, feel, and remember.

Want to create your own private adventure in East Iceland? Reach out — we’ll build an itinerary just for you.
📍Slow travel | Private tours | Custom journeys

20/07/2025

Tiny town, big stories.
On our Tiniest Town tour, we walk where history lingers, waterfalls whisper, and even the sheep seem to know the secrets of the land. This peaceful corner of East Iceland offers quiet wonder, sweeping views, and moments that slow you down in the best way.

📍Private Tour | Slow Travel | Link in bio to learn more

10/07/2025

The day winds down, and so do we.
On our way back to base, Fjarðaheiði gifted us this view — clouds resting in the valley, soft light over Egilsstaðir, and that quiet feeling of a day well spent.

08/07/2025

A little magic, a lot of wonder. ✨🐧🧚‍♂️
From sipping fresh mountain water to spotting puffins and hearing tales of hidden people — our Puffin & Elves tour is a gentle, joy-filled journey through East Iceland. These are the quiet moments that stay with you.

📍Private tour | Slow travel | Link in bio to explore more

06/07/2025

We believe travel should be personal, unrushed, and deeply connected to place. In our latest blog post — “Why We Believe in Private, Slow Travel (and What It Means for You)” — we share why we’ve chosen this path, and how it shapes every journey we offer.

Tap the link in bio to read more and slow down with us.

06/07/2025

Early morning magic on the road to Djúpivogur.
East Iceland greets us with silence, light, and endless horizons. This was taken around 6:30 AM — just us, the open road, and the promise of a slow day ahead. 🌄🚙

09/06/2025

Looking for a different kind of summer adventure? One with puffins, secret waterfalls, turf-roofed cottages, and warm hot springs?

We put together a local’s guide to the best of East Iceland in summer — full of quiet magic, real tips, and places that most tourists never find.

Most travelers to Iceland race around the Ring Road or focus on the South Coast. But those who make their way east in summer discover something quieter, wilder, and more personal.Here in East Iceland, the landscapes are vast, the crowds are few, and the stories run deep. You won’t find big tour bu...