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Tour code: IMG441
The breathtaking variety of Icelandic mountain scenery makes this one of the most unusual tours we offer at Icelandic Mountain Guides. On the itinerary are three different stunning peaks as well as walks in the magnificent and impressive landscape of Landmannalaugar and around beautiful Skaftafell National Park. With each peak, our climbing objectives get more challenging and more rewarding. We start with an easy hike of Mt Hengill (805 m / 2640 ft) overlooking our beloved Þingvellir National Park and the Þingvallavatn lake. Our next objective is the peak of the world famous volcano Hekla (1491 m / 4890 ft). On our way up the peak of this highly active volcano, we have to make our way over the gray pumice, rough lava and sometimes snow, before reaching the fissured summit. In Skaftafell National Park, right under the great Vatnajökull glacier, is the home of Hvannadalshnúkur (2110 m / 6921 ft) Iceland’s highest summit and our ultimate climbing objective! Together with all this excellent climbing and hiking in the 24-hour daylight, you get an opportunity to bathe in a hot river, see some amazing views of outstanding landscape and birdlife make this tour an amazing adventure holiday you will never forget.
Included
6 - 12 participants
English
Mountain hut
4 - 14 hrs
More than 2000 m (6500 ft)
Strenuous
Strenuous
May - Aug
6 days
16 yrs
Early morning departure from Reykjavík, driving east to the north side of the Hengill Volcano massive. There we will hike up on Vörðuskeggi Peak (805 m). From the top we enjoy views of Lake Þingvellir and Langjökull to the north and Eyjafjallajökull and the distant Vestmann Islands. Today we also visit the Geysir geothermal area and the waterfall of Gullfoss before reaching our accommodation. Overnight at a hostel/mountain hut beneath Mt. Hekla.
Today, we attempt to summit the highly active volcano of Hekla (1491 m/4892 ft). The accent involves a long ascent across a lunar landscape to reach a summit which is fissured and steaming. Return to our hostel/mountain hut.
Continuing across the Fjallabak natural reserve, the region behind the mountains, we reach Landmannalaugar where a dip in the hot river is recommended. Optional hike to Bláhnúkur volcano the blue peak, then a drive via the Eldgjá canyon to Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park. Please note that this route is closed in May and June due to snow in the highlands. An alternative route of the south coast of Iceland will be used instead.
We can expect a long day today, as we make the ascent of Hvannadalshnúkur (2110 m/6922 ft). Iceland’s highest peak. Much of the route is on the Öræfajökull Glacier.
*In case snow/weather conditions are not good on Hvannadalshnúkur we will have to change the itinerary to Hrútsfjallstindar or other similar summit.
A touring day, visiting the Skaftafell National Park, the seabird colony at Ingólfshöfði and the famous glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón.
Heading back towards the west along the scenic south coast of Iceland, we pass beneath Eyjafjallajökull and visit the impressive Skógarfoss waterfall. Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
Mt Hekla is a highly active Volcano and it is possible that our itinerary will have to be changed if civil authorities advise so. In that case another comparable summit will be climbed.
Fjallabak route is closed in May and June due to snow in the highlands. An alternative route of the south coast of Iceland will be used instead.
In case snow/weather conditions are not good on Hvannadalshnjúkur we will have to change the itinerary to Hrútsfjallstindar or other similar summit.
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