Fjallabak Hiking Package (private room)

Join us on a hike deep in the Icelandic highlands, in Fjallabak nature reserve. Expect rhyolite and obsidian color palette, volcanic landscape and geothermal activity. The night before the hike you will stay at Midgard Base Camp. During the evening the guide will gather the group for a briefing. The next day after breakfast the group is driven into Fjallabak.

We will decide on the exact route depending on conditions. Possible routes include: Rauðibotn, Strútur, the area close to Mt. Mælifell, Mt. Hattfell, Hólmsárlón, Hólaskjól and Álftavatnakrókur.

A hamburger barbecue and cold beer/soda will await the group after the hike. The group is then driven back to Midgard Base Camp where you can relax tired muscles in the rooftop hot tub and then continue celebrating at the bar. When ready you enjoy another good night’s sleep at Midgard Base Camp.

Hike info: distance: 8-12 km</strong>; elevation 400m; hike 6-8hrs; total trip 8-10hrs.

What’s included?

Guided hike with professional Midgard guides

Transfer from Midgard Base Camp to Fjallabak

Hamburger and & beer/soda after the hike

Transfer from Fjallabak to Midgard Base Camp

Accommodation for two nights in a double room at Midgard Base Camp

Breakfast (x2)

Briefing with your guide before the hike

Access to rooftop hot tub and sauna at Midgard Base Camp

Price: 72.800 ISK per person*

* The price is based on two people sharing a private double room. If traveling alone the supplement for a single occupancy is 28.900 ISK. Please email us to adventure@midgard.is for upgrade.

Would you rather like to stay in a bunk bed? Click here.

Dates 2023

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Please note that there is a minimum of 8 participants for this trip.

For whom is this trip?

This hike is for anyone who wants to go deep into the Icelandic highlands and experience raw wilderness and peacefulness. We will make sure that the pace suits all levels, beginners and more experienced hikers. This hike is 8-12 km. If you are looking for longer hikes, check out Fimmvörðuháls hike and Grænihryggur hike.

The minimum age for this tour is 13 years old.

Accommodation at our very own Midgard Base Camp

We have created the ideal base for your adventure in Iceland and welcome you to our second home, Midgard Base Camp. We offer a mix of dorms and private rooms. We have aimed at creating a family feeling where you can enjoy the rooftop sauna, hot tub, our restaurant and the bar. We have amazing chefs at our restaurant that will make sure you get to taste delicious locally sourced produce. We cater for all diets, vegetarian and vegan as well as meat and fish eaters.