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9-Nights Iceland Hut-to-Hut Hiking from $7,895
MT Sobek
OFFER ID 1601517
Experience lava fields, gigantic glaciers, waterfalls, snowcapped peaks, remote sandy beaches, and an array of geothermal spectacles all on the same trip in Iceland. Begin with a hut-to-hut hiking adventure along the eastern fjords, following the spectacular Viknaslodir Trail. Then tick off all the highlights of Iceland's southern Ring Road. Boat among mesmerizing icebergs, stroll black sand beaches, be awed by the famous geyser of the Golden Circle. Take in Iceland's cosmopolitan coastal capital, Reykjavik, and wrap up with a soak in the Blue Lagoon - Iceland's famed geothermal spa.
Highlights:
- Hike the rugged and picturesque Viknaslodir Trail, showcasing mountains, lava fields, glaciers, icebergs, and waterfalls
- Take in black-sand beaches, icebergs, and powerful waterfalls along the famous southern Ring Road
- Blend epic trails and iconic touring on this fully guided adventure, and bookend your trip in Reykjavik
Important Trip Details:
During the first part of this trip, the hikes can be long – up to 8 hours. However, we will also have some good R&R when we stay in bright and cheerful huts. Towards the second half of the trip, there is less hiking as we spend more time touring the sights with shorter walks.
Minimum Age: 18
9 nights from $7,895 per person
MT Sobek: Iceland Hut-to-Hut Hiking
Day 1 Arrive in Iceland
40-minute private bus transfer
After an early morning arrival at the airport, your MT Sobek trip leader will transfer you to the hotel, where you start the day with breakfast. Take the rest of today to relax and explore the capital city. Tonight, meet up with the rest of the group for a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
(B, D)
Day 2 Fly to Egilsstadir & Hike to Lodmundarfjordur
1-hour flight transfer
5–7 hours/7 miles hiking with 1,970' elevation gain/loss
After an early breakfast, transfer to the Reykjavik domestic airport for an awe-inspiring flight over the highlands to Egilsstadir in eastern Iceland. The 60-minute flight includes spectacular views of Mount Hekla, the Vatnajokull ice cap, and Mount Askja. From Egilsstadir, drive to the deep fjord harboring the coastal village of Seydisfjordur, to begin the hike. Set out over green mountains and plateaus down to the uninhabited Lodmundarfjordur, which was, for many years, one of the most isolated and inaccessible communities in Iceland. Luggage for the next 3 nights will be delivered by four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Accommodation: Lodmundarfjordur Hut
(B, L, D)
Day 3 Hike from Lodmundarfjordur to Husavik
5-7 hours/9 miles hiking with 1,970' elevation gain/loss
Take a morning walk to the old chapel at the foot of the beautiful fjord, then along the north seashore of Lodmundarfjordur and down to Husavik (House Bay). Lodmundarfjordur is an impressive valley that was once home to 100 people at the turn of the 20th century, thanks to rich farmlands and accessible fishing grounds. The hike leads through the massive Lodmundarskridur, formed thousands of years ago when the adjacent mountain literally burst forth.
Accommodation: Husavik Mountain Hut
(B, L, D)
Day 4 Walk from Husavik to Breidavik
5-7 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,800' elevation gain and 1,640' elevation loss
Wake for an enjoyable walk from Husavik to Breidavik over an impressive pass at the foot of 1,200-ft Mount Hvitserkur — an odd formation of white rhyolite with basalt intrusions. Descend toward Breidavik (Wide Bay), a majestic place with coastal marsh, black sandy beaches, and scattered Siberian driftwood. Curious seals often come around to observe hikers.
Accommodation: Breidavik Mountain Hut
(B, L, D)
Day 5 Walk from Breidavik to Borgarfjordur Eystri
6 hours/8–10 miles hiking two passes at 1,000' and one pass at 1,300'
From Breidavik, set out across the massive pastel rhyolite mountains that, depending on the way the sun catches them, turn from pink to blue to ochre. Continue the hike via Brunavik (Brown Bay) downhill to Borgarfjordur Eystri, a small picturesque inlet that faces the open sea, featuring shores dotted with charming, small houses.
Accommodation: Blabjorg Guesthouse
(B, L, D)
Day 6 Hike in the Dyrfjoll Mountains & Head to Egilsstadir
1.5 hour private van transfer
6 hours/8.5 miles hiking two passes at 300' and 1,000'
Today hike in the Dyrfjoll Mountains, a perfect complement to the Borgarfjordur fjord. Have a short transfer to the trailhead just below the majestic faces of the Dyrfjoll cliffs, reaching the Storud (Big Rocky Ground), an enormous chaos of large boulders intersected by a glacial river. After marveling at this spectacular setting, continue the hike along the foothills of the mountains, meeting up with the bus for the scenic drive to Egilsstadir — and on to your hotel for the overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Hotel Egilsstadir
(B, L, D)
Day 7 Take In the Hengifoss Waterfall & Head to Hofn
3.5-hour private van transfer
2 hours/3 miles hiking with 100' elevation gain
After breakfast, transfer to the Hengifoss Waterfall, where you enjoy a walk and picnic lunch before continuing south again. Drive over the Oxi pass down to Berufjordur fjord, stopping shortly at Djupivogur village for a short walk along this picturesque harbor. Then continue west past the Lonsvik lagoon, a gathering place for thousands of wild swans and a destination for many migratory birds. After the walk, enjoy the scenic drive that passes the Cape of Whales and the imposing glacial masses as the Vatnajokull ice cap flows down from the mountains.
Accommodation: Hotel Hofn
(B, L, D)
Day 8 Cruise on Jokulsarlon Lagoon & Short Hike in Skaftafell National Park
60-minute zodiac ride & 3.5-hour private van transfer
2-mile/1-hour easy hike
Start the day with a drive along the south coast enjoying views of the immense Oraefajokull glacier as it crawls across black sand. Take a 60-minute zodiac tour among the black and blue icebergs of the Jokulsarlon lagoon. Continue westward and arrive in the Skaftafell National Park, the location of today's short hike to Svartifoss (The Black Waterfall), a famed waterfall in a horseshoe-shaped gorge. Continuing west again, come to the endless Eldhraun lava field covered with thick carpets of silvery moss.
Accommodation: Hotel Katla
(B, L, D)
Day 9 Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss and Golden Circle
3.5-hour private van transfer
1-2 miles/2-3 hours easy walking and touring
On this last day, stroll along the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, and take in the beautiful waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. You'll explore the famous Golden Circle including the majestic Gullfoss waterfall and the spouting spring Geysir, witnessing its enormous eruptions. Finally, visit Thingvellir National Park and walk along the fault lines that make evident the rifting of the earth's crust. You'll hear about the major historic events that have taken place here and come to understand this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in Reykjavik in the late afternoon and check into the hotel before your farewell dinner with the group.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
(B, L, D)
Day 10 Soak in the Blue Lagoon & Depart from Reykjavik
45-minute private van transfer
After breakfast, enjoy a little time for shopping or exploring before departing Reykjavik in the late morning, transferring 45 minutes south to the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Located in a lava field, the lagoon holds six million liters of geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours. Soak in the steamy mineral waters, or get a natural massage under the powerful waterfalls, before showering up and transferring back to the Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport for departure flights home (please schedule flights after 5:00pm).
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
(B)
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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