Trek over Iceland's most recent Lava
Along with the Laugavegur trek, the hike over
Fimmvörðuháls is probably the best known in Iceland. The site of a
first phase of the
eruption in Eyjafjallajökull last winter, the
Fimmvörðuháls hike has become a real hot spot, with s
pectacular nature and
exciting geological features. The trail goes from the nature reserve of
Þórsmörk, up between the
two glaciers, onto and then over the
recently formed lava, passing right by the two new craters, Magni and Móði, before descending to the lowlands on the southern side. Once there we are greeted by the great
Skógarfoss waterfall and the Atlantic coast is not far away. This
astonishing diversity makes this short trek another favorite in Iceland. Accommodation in mountain huts.
Departure Dates
22.06 - 24.06.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
29.06 - 01.08.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
06.07 - 08.07.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
13.07 - 15.07.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
20.07 - 22.07.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
*27.07 - 29.07.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
**03.08 - 05.08.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
10.08 - 12.08.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
**17.08 - 19.08.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
24.08 - 26.08.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
31.08 - 02-09.2012 -
Confirmed departure!
07.09 - 09.09.2012 -
Confirmed departure!14.09-16.09.2012
*This departure will be offered with an English and German speaking guide
**This departure will be offered with an English and Spanish speaking guide
Trekking: 3 days
Walking per day: 4-5 hours
Total walking distance: 22 km. (13,6 miles)
Altitude: 150-1100 m. (490-3600 feet)
Maximum Ascent: 1000 m. (3280 feet)
Groups: 6 to 16 participants.
Equipment List
Included : Guide for 3 days, transportation to and from Reykjavík, food for 3 days (from lunch day 1 to lunch day 3), mountain hut fees, cooking gear and transfer of luggage.
Note : The tour ends at Reykjavik Bus Terminal.
Meeting Point : The tour starts and ends at the central bus station in Reykjavík (BSÍ), meeting time is at 7:15 am. Pick up from hotel or guesthouse at the beginning of the tour can be added for an extra fee.
Please note: Accommodation/camping fees before and after the tour are not included in base price.
Available upon request: Four-star accommodation in Reykjavík - please contact us for more information.*About the mountain huts: All of the huts are heated, some have
electricity and some have hot water. They have bunk rooms with single
and twin beds, paricipants have to be prepared to share a bunk with
other travellers from the group.
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Package price for accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour, with pick up and drop off at the beginning/end of the tour:
In a guesthouse with shared facilities:
Based on double occupancy: 20.000 ISK per person (for persons traveling together, both persons have to purchase this item for it to be valid).
Single room: 28.500 ISK.
In a three-star hotel with breakfast and a private bathroom:
Based on double occupancy: 29.000 ISK per person (for persons traveling together, both persons have to purchase this item for it to be valid).
Single room: 46.500 ISK
You can also only add the pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Reykjavík at the beginning/end of the tour for 4.000 ISK.
