Four-Day Backpacking Tour
This Iceland backpacking tour is the great classic of Icelandic Mountain Guides along with the Laki-Núpstaðarskógar hike. A remarkable journey along the canyons of Núpsá, up to the Grænalón glacier lagoon, nestled between mountains and glacier. Crossing the Skeiðarárjökull glacier is a challenge rewarded by a visit to one of the most unique places ever, Norðurdalur valley with its glacier lake and icebergs. On the last day the path takes us across the beautiful Skaftafell Mountains over to Morsárdalur glacier valley and into Skaftafell National Park.
Backpacking: 4 days.
Total walking distance: 60 kilometers (38 miles).
Altitude: 200-1100 meters (670-3340 feet).
Walking per day: 6-8 hours.
Maximum ascent: 550 meters (1815 feet).
Equipment List
Departures
* 12. August 2010 -
Confirmed departure
* 19. August 2010 - Available
Included : Guide for 4 days, transport from Skaftafell to Núpsstaðarskógur, food for 4 days (from lunch day 1 to lunch day 4), cooking gear, tents and safety equipment for glacier crossing.
Group size: 4-12 participants.
Note : Please note: The tour starts and ends at Skaftafell National Park.
When travelling from/to Reykjavík extra travel days are needed before and after the backpacking tour, e.g.:
Day 0: Bus: Reykjavik to Skaftafell. Accommodation at Skaftafell.
Day 1: Start of the hike.
Day 4: Accommodation at Skaftafell.
Day 5: Bus: Skaftafell to Reykjavik.
Meeting Point : Skaftafell National Park.
