T rek inland to Egilsstadir, the principal town of the area. Until quite recently it was a large farmstead and so most of the buildings are of recent vintage. Savour some of the creature comforts available here, and then continue on to the fantastic landscapes of the interior. Discover the largest forest of this practically treeless nation at Hallormsstadur. Visit Lagarfljot, the longest lake in Iceland, over 24 km long and only 2 km wide.
Legend says a monster lies beneath the eerily calm surface.
Make the arduous trek to Hengifoss, Iceland s third tallest waterfall at 120 metres. Forget your sore limbs as you wonder at the deafening power of the water. To the south is Hofn, a charming fishing village, on the very edge of the Vatnajokull ice cap. Observe the icebergs off the coast and trek to the edge of the mighty glacier. To the north the weird and wonderful landscape of Iceland s tundra continues.