5 day Víknaslóðir Hike in East Iceland // Women-only

Víknaslóðir trails, sometimes also referred to as Trails of the Inlets is a vast net of well-marked and versatile hiking routes reaching from the village in Borgarfjörður Eystri to Loðmundarfjörður. Locals have through the years marked out and maintained numerous trails, making the area a rightfully called hiker's Paradise. They also publish a high-quality hiking map and operate comfortable hiking lodges with facilities in Breiðavík, Húsavík and Loðmundarfjörður, deserted inlets and fjord, south of Borgarfjörður Eystri.

The mountains come in all shapes and sizes and the variety of colors is stunning; everything from the black sand beaches to the pinkish orange hues of the mountain ridges. The trails wind themselves between isolated coves and fjords over colorful hills and through green valleys all the way down to the coast. Abandoned houses and ruins of ancient farms leave their mark on the surroundings.

Travellers can easily spend a few days in the area exploring and taking in the breathtaking views. Tourism companies in Borgarfjörður Eystri offer hikers all kinds of services related to their journey, whether it be tour planning, guidance or transport.

Included:

– Transfer to and from Egilsstaðir domestic airport

– Accommodation in a hotel for the first night and then dormitory style mountain huts

– Luggage transport from hut to hut

– All meals during the hike from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 5

– Hiking guide

– WhatsApp group invitation prior to the tour starts

Pick up at the airport of Egilsstaðir at 10:00 – be already dressed for a hike.

The group will hike to Stórurð on their way to Borgafjörður eystri

The hike is around 14 km and takes around 5-6 hours.

Afterward you will be rewarded with a local fish soup in Borgarfjörður Eystri and later, get settled in to your hotel for the night; Álfheimar.

Option to go and visit the puffins in the evening!

Clothing and things to carry in your daypack (large enough to carry all the items listed below):

Waterproof cover for your daypack
Waterproof hiking boots
Hiking pants
Thermal top or lightweight T-shirt
Wool socks that dry quickly
Mid layer
Buff or face covering
Warm hat
Gaiters (optional for those hiking in June month)
Sunhat
Waterproof gloves or mittens
Breathable & waterproof jacket and waterproof pants (no plastic ponchos)
Sunglasses
Water bottle or water bladder
Sunscreen
River crossing shoes
Fresh food and snacks provided by Viking Women every day
Extra fleece sweater or down jacket to put on when we stop for breaks
Hand sanitizer
Hiking poles (optional but recommended)
Camera (optional)

In your luggage. We highly recommend bringing a duffel bag:

Sleeping bag (doesn’t have to be in your luggage, just attached to it somehow)
Travel pillow (optional)
Underwear and socks
Extra clothes for the trail
Extra clothes for the huts
Medicine
Hygiene and beauty products
Towel
Headlamp or a flashlight (for those doing the hike in August – September)
Powerbank to charge your devices
Earplugs and a sleeping mask
Cash or a debit/credit card