Hiking at the End of the World

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East Iceland Trekking East Iceland Trekking are tours that combine some of the best hiking and sights of east and southeast Iceland. They are made up of three parts that each has its own characteristics and charm. They all have in common stunning landscapes and variety in color. You will hike over green hills and between small coves, venture into one of Ice...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit a world of glaciers and ice
    • Explore impressive valley of Loðmundarfjörður fiord.
    • Experience hiking over Hjálmárdalsheiði
    • ExploreBakkagerði

What's this trip about?

    East Iceland Trekking East Iceland Trekking are tours that combine some of the best hiking and sights of east and southeast Iceland. They are made up of three parts that each has its own characteristics and charm. They all have in common stunning landscapes and variety in color. You will hike over green hills and between small coves, venture into one of Iceland ‘s most remote wildernesses and visit a world of glaciers and ice. With the three different parts, you may choose one section of the trek, combine two or three parts, or hike the whole East Iceland Trekking tour from the deserted farmland of the eastern coves, through the wilderness east of Vatnajökull glacier and to Skaftafell.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age range16 to 64 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityReykjavík
End CitySeyðisfjörður

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Reykjavík

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Guide for 5 days
    • Transportation in the Eastern Fjords
    • food for 5 days (from lunch day 1 to lunch day 5)
    • Sleeping bag accommodation (hostel and mountain huts)
    • Cooking gear and transfer of luggage (domestic flights between Reykjavík and Egilsstaðir are optional).

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Reykjavík – Egilsstaðir – Borgarfjörður Eystri

We meet at the domestic airport in Egilsstaðir at 8:30, where those who came the land way, meet those who come by air from Reykjavík (depart from Reykjavík domestic airport at 7:30).Transfer towards Borgarfjörður Eystri, about 90 km (56 mi). Shortly before starting th...

Day 2: Borgarfjörður Eystri – Brúnavík – Breiðavík

Today the path leads us over a pass and down into the inlet of Brúnavík. Here we can enjoy the waves of the North Atlantic for a while before heading up into the valley and over the magnificent pass of Súluskarð where the colors of the adjacent hills and mountaintops ...

Day 3: Breiðavík – Húsavík

We leave the colorful valley of Breiðavík and hike over the mountains, our destination the inlet of Húsavík. If weather permits we will climb the mountain Hvítserkur, one of the most amazing and colorful mountains of Iceland before descending into the narrow valley le...

Day 4: Húsavík – Loðmundarfjörður

Today we continue to the valley of Loðmundarfjörður fiord. This impressive valley was home to close to a hundred people at the turn of the 20th century due to rich farmlands and accessible fishing grounds. The surrounding mountains add certain magnificence to the scen...

Day 5: Loðmundarfjörður – Seyðisfjörður

The last day of our hike takes us along the old path over Hjálmárdalsheiði, which over the centuries used to be the main thoroughfare between the Loðmundarfjörður farmlands and the Seyðisfjörður harbor and trading post. As we ascend, the mountaintops of the southern f...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,488
Price per day$298
Last Updated: 8/27/2018

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Icelandic Mountain Guides.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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This company truly seems to care about its customers, and I would highly recommend booking a hike with them. Last week I was supposed to go on the Fimmvörðuháls hike...

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Icelandic Mountain Guides is a leading Iceland tour operator with over two decades of experience servicing clients from all over the world. Our tour company offers a great selection of guided adventure tours in Iceland and Greenland, including hiking, glacier tours, backpacking, trekking, mountain climbing, ice climbing, cross country skiing and more. We have a tour for people of all levels.

Over the years, we have learned a thing or two about accommodating and adapting to different needs, preferences, cultures and languages. If you or your travel group is looking for a specialist in the wilderness of Iceland or Greenland, one that emphasizes cooperation, environmental sustainability and safety then, Icelandic Mountain Guides is the tour operator for your next Iceland vacation.

IMG operates from their company headquarters in Reykjavik year-round, and from their base camp located in the beautiful Skaftafell National Park situated in the South-east part of the country at the foot of the Vatnajokull Glacier, from May – September.

Icelandic Mountain Guides staff training

Icelandic Mountain Guides is proud to be an award winning as well as a leading company for staff training in Icelandic tourism. We have over 20 years of experience in educating, entertaining and assuring the safety of our guests. This applies to the Greenland Ice cap, the summit of Antarctica and everywhere in between. The pinnacle of our educational program is the 27 days of direct training and exams our glacier guides go through from the time they are hired until they achieve the full requirements for an IMG Mountain Guide.

Our award winning training program is based on safety and training standards from New Zealand. In addition to training courses, our guides work over 100 days under direct and indirect supervision and are required to advance to a certain standard in their personal mountaineering.

Most of our guides will have completed an eight day Wilderness First Responder first aid course and have received advanced training from working with the elite units of the Icelandic rescue teams.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Domestic Flights

Accommodation

,Accommodation: Hostel and mountain huts
Cancellation policy

Day Tours In Iceland

Cancellation received more than 24 hours prior to departure are fully refunded.

Cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to departure will be charged full price.

Day Tours Outside Of Iceland

A confirmation fee of 395USD is non-refundable

50 % of tour price refunded, if cancelled formally 30 – 59 days prior to departure.

25 % of tour price refunded, if cancelled formally 29 – 16 days prior to departure.

0 % of tour price refunded, if cancelled formally within 15 days prior to departure.

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Age Requirements
16 to 64 years
Additional Information

Meeting point:

The tour starts in Egilsstaðir and ends at Höfn (for option including domestic flights the tour begins and ends at the domestic airport in Reykjavík). Meeting time at the domestic airport in Reykjavík at 6:45 am. Pick up from hotel or guest house can be added for an extra fee.

Boots and Clothing:

  • Gear Lexicon Trekking Tours
  • Further reading on Trekking equipment.
  • Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support.
  • Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic.
  • T-shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic.
  • Light wool or fleece sweater (2nd layer).
  • Trousers – Strong and light material that dries quickly e.g. soft-shell.
  • Jacket with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable, e.g. Gore-Tex or comparable.
  • Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable. Please note that full raingear is mandatory in Iceland.
  • Gloves – Wool or synthetic 2 pairs of different thickness.
  • Socks – Wool or synthetic. Two or three pairs.
  • Warm hat – Wool or synthetic.

 

Other gear:

  • A duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between huts. Please avoid bringing a suitcase!
  • Backpack for extra clothes and food during the day. 25 – 40L (1500 – 2500 cu in) 
  • River shoes – Walking sandals or old running shoes with a good grip are a good choice, along with a pair of warm socks or neoprene socks. Open sandals or flip-flops will not do the job.
  • Light Sleeping bag
  • Towel – light weight and packable.
  • Sunglasses & sun protection.
  • Water container – thermos flask or water bottle 0,5 – 1L.
  • Headlamp for reading and getting around the hut.
  • Casual clothes / change of clothes for wearing in the hut.
  • Personal first aid kit – including blister care.
  • Prescription medication and other personal health items.
  • Toiletries; Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap etc.
  • Earplugs

 

Optional gear:

  • Walking pole(s).
  • Gaiters
  • Neoprene socks – highly recommended for river crossings.
  • Pen knife.
  • Sun/rain Hat or a Cap. Shorts
  • Thermal mat (for lunch breaks).
  • Puffy jacket (e.g. Primaloft or down)
  • Camera, spare batteries and a memory card or films.
  • Dry-bags for electronics and extra clothing.
  • Slippers for indoor use.
  • Aperitif or other heart-warming spirits.
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