Day 1
Reykjavík - Sveinstindur (The Explorer’s Peak)
Meeting time is at 07:30 at BSI central bus terminal at Vatnsmýrarvegur 10. There a representative from Icelandic Mountain Guides and your guide will meet and greet you. Our transport takes us along highland tracks to Mt Sveinstindur, by lake Langisjór one of Iceland’s most beautiful lakes. After climbing the peak for some amazing views over the mountains and up to Vatnajökull glacier we descent to a traditional hut on the other side. Rustic hut, outhouse and no showers.
Distance: 6 km (4 mi)
Ascent/Descent: 480 m (1574 ft)