• Veiðileysufjörður

  Please meet your guide at our office in Aðalstræti 17 (downtown main street) one hour before departure, where we will answer any questions and make final preparations. We depart from the harbor in Ísafjörður on our passenger ferry.

  The ride to Veiðileysufjörður takes between 1 and 2 hours and en-route you can see the coastline of Snæfjallaströnd and the South side of the Hornstrandir peninsula. You should keep a sharp lookout for whales that frequently visit the bay.

  We land in the head of the fjord and start to make our way over to Hornvík. The hike takes us up to 520 meters and through Hafnarskarð Pass. There is usually some snow in the pass, but we take it easy and enjoy the panoramic view along the way. From the top of the pass, we see over the whole of Hornvik Bay with its jagged peaks along the cliff’s edge. Truly a wonderful view. We then start to make our descend towards our basecamp where we will enjoy a well-deserved home-cooked meal.

  Distance: 12 km.
  Altitude gain: 550 m.

• Látravík

  After a hearty breakfast, we start on today’s hike by heading over the Kýrskard Pass and down to the lighthouse in Látravík, where we´ll have lunch and enjoy the rugged scenery. We continue along the cliffs and through Almenningar pass where we stand at the edge of the cliffs. We get a good view over the whole of Hornvík bay as we head down Innstidalur Valley and down to the coast.

  There is a good chance to spot Arctic foxes on this hike since there are dens along the cliffs and the parents are busy hunting for their cubs.

  The next stop is Drífandi waterfall, where stories of polar bear encounters will be told. Polar bears sometimes swim or drift all the way from east coast of Greenland to these bays and struggle for survival where nothing can be hunted. We’ve now done a good circle and will be rewarded with a delicious dinner and rest our legs in our base camp.

  Distance: 15 km.
  Altitude gain: 500 m.

• Hornvík

  We will start early, heading towards the old farm at Horn. From here, we’ll shoulder our day packs and hike up to the Hornbjarg bird cliffs. The first stop is at the tip of Horn, where the view over the bay is simply breathtaking.

  The trail continues along grassy slopes near the cliffs’ edge, leading to Mt. Miðfell. Along the way, you’ll witness thousands of birds nesting in the cliffs during summer, soaring all around us. The final ascent involves a steep grassy slope, but you are in safe hands with your guide.

  We’ll descend into Miðdalur Valley, where the sheer face of the cliffs comes into view. This area has a rich history—locals once rappelled down these cliffs using hemp ropes to collect eggs, a vital resource for surviving the harsh winters.

  Next, we’ll visit the small lake in Miðdalur, where whooper swans reside during summer. Hundreds of kittiwakes also gather here daily to bathe, creating a remarkable sight.

  From there, we’ll traverse the ridge of Múli before descending to the shoreline and returning to the farm. We will bid farewell to Hornvík and its friendly foxes when the boat arrives for our return trip to Ísafjörður.

  • Distance: 14 km
  • Altitude gain: 450 m
  • Estimated return time: Between 7pm and 8pm

  Note:
  This itinerary serves as a guide and is subject to change based on weather, sea conditions, and the group’s abilities. The tour may operate in reverse order to accommodate sea conditions. Important: the itinerary for this tour does not allow for booking the flight from Ísafjörður this day.

Remember that everything you bring you will have to carry on your back for the final day of the hike. Try to pack as light as possible while still bringing everything you need.

Please note that we provide the tents, sleeping bag, mattress and pillow and you will not need to carry any of this with you. However, you will need to bring your own sleeping bag liner and pillow cover.

Warm outdoor clothing including hiking pants and warm upper layers. Please avoid cotton as it keeps you cold when wet and takes a very long time to dry.
Waterproof jacket and pants.
Hiking boots. Please use waterproof high-top hiking boots, which provide ankle support.
Hat and gloves.
Small backpack.
Personal medical kit i.e. band aids, throat lozenges, lip salves, seasickness tablets etc. Don't forget your personal medication, which you may need (e.g. Asthma inhaler, even if you don’t always need it).
Binoculars are nice to have for watching wildlife. (Optional).
Sun glasses.
Sunscreen and after sun cream.
Water bottle.
Sleeping bag liner and pillow cover.
Don't forget your camera!