Hiking in the National Park – 6 days
Hiking in the National Park – 6 days
A 6 day hiking adventure in Vatnajökull National park. On this tour you will hike on a glacier, bathe in a volcanic crater and a warm waterfall, see the deepest canyon in Iceland, climb the highest mountain and enjoy great local food prepared by the hosts at a modern and comfortable mountain hostel. This is an all inclusive tour.
Departure from:
Egilsstaðir
Operated:
ONLY 1 DEPARTURE : August 20-25
Duration:
6 days and 5 nights.
Minimum in tour:
2 adults or minimum rate.
Maximum in tour:
12 persons.
Highlights:
Remoteness and magnificent scenery.
Waterfalls and deep canyons.
The famous Askja volcano and the crater Víti.
Visit the 1920m high mountain range, Kverkfjöll.
Visit the beautiful Hvannalindir oasis.
Climb the “King of Icelandic mountains”, Mt.Snæfell.
Hengifoss waterfall.
Visit the beautiful oasis in Herðubreið.
Relax in the geothermal pools.
Traditional Icelandic food.
All transport, guide, full meals, packed lunches and accommodation.
Day 1: Waterfalls. – We start in Egilsstaðir and drive into the valley to our starting point.
Day 2: Þjófadalir and Brúarjökull glacier.
Day 3: Mt. Snæfell. – Today we climb the “King of Icelandic mountains”.
Day 4: Canyon. – We´ll see all kinds of unbelievable rock formations throughout the canyon.
Day 5: Volcano. – We visit the famous Askja volcano, Drekagil canyon, magnificent Víti crater.
Day 6: Our final day in the highlands is an easy one. We take a short walk near our hostel before checking out. After saying goodbye to the wonderful Laugarfell it´s time to visit Hengifoss.
Included:
Good hiking shoes, warm clothes, rain gear, small backpack and swimsuit.
Not included:
Drinks other than tap water.
Meeting Point: Egilsstaðastofa Visitor Center.
- Difficulty:
- CHALLENGING
- Duration:
- 6 days
- Price From:
- 315.000 ISK
