• Lava, Caves and Moor

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Hiking

Reservation and consultation
Arinbjörn Jóhannsson
Brekkulækur
531 Hvammstangi
ICELAND
Phone +354-451 2938
Fax +354-451 2998
e-mail: info@abbi-island.is
  • Lava, Caves and Moor
  • Program
  • Reservation and consultation

  • Lava, Caves and Moor

    9 DAYS TREKKINGTOUR – HIGHLAND HIKE – FAR FROM CIVILIZATION

    A challenging hiking tour for experienced hikers far away from civilization – combined with a few chosen highlights of icelandic nature. We start wandering and exploring region Borgarfjörður with its many natural wonders: hot springs, rushing rivers and the famous Barnafoss and Hraunfossar waterfalls. Icelandic experience paired with a real challenge for enthusiastic hikers. Our trekking part leads us from highland cabin to highland cabin, away from the beaten tourist tracks, through the beautiful and secluded Arnarvatnsheiði, whose numerous lakes are rumoured to be uncountable. Alone in the wilderness, we will enjoy the simplicity of life and will experience an exceptional state: to be in harmony with oneself and with nature. At the end of the tour we will explore the beautiful peninsula Reykjanes.

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  • Program „Lava, Caves and Moor“

    Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9
    Arrival – Kirkjuból
    Arrival and pick up at the airport in Keflavík between 03:00 pm and 04:30 pm or around 05:30 pm in Reykjavík at the gas station N1, Ártúnshöfði on Vesturlandsvegur heading north out of town. Transfer to Kirkjuból in the beautiful region of Borgarfjörður, where we will stay in a simple guesthouse in multi-bed rooms (2x).(D)
    Kirkjuból – Hraunfossar
    Today, we explore the nature reserve Hraunfossar with its picturesque waterfalls and hike up mountains in the surrounding area. We will also visit Europe´s most powerful thermal spring, Deildartunguhver. (B,P,D)
    Surtshellir – Álftakrókur
    Drive to Iceland’s largest lava cave Surtshellir with a main passage of 1,6 km length and many side passages, where outlaws sought temporary shelter in the Middle Ages. After a tour in the cave, we hike (with hiking-pack) for about 6 hours to the hut Álftakrókur. Night-lodging in the hut (1x).(B,P,D)
    Álftakrókur – Lónaborg
    The approximately 6-hour hike with full packs across trackless terrain leads us to the Lónaborg hut, situated amidst the unique Arnarvatnsheiði lake district, where subarctic flora and fauna are at their finest. Overnight stay in the hut (dormitory-style sleeping arrangements.(B,P,D)
    Day of rest
    Relaxing day! We enjoy the unspoiled nature, explore the area around our hut Lónaborg and fish together for our dinner – a challenge for fishermen! (B,P,D)
    Lónaborg – Brekkulækur
    After a around 3 hrs hike (hiking with baggage), we will arrive at a gravel road, where a minibus is waiting to bring us down to the farm land to the guesthouse Brekkulækur. (2x) (B,P,D)
    Sightseeing day – Peninsula Vatnsnes
    Sightseeing trip to the seaside and the beautiful peninsula Vatnsnes with a seal-colony, bird-cliffs and a walk on the black beach with a view of unique basalt formation Hvítserkur. Afterwards we will relax in the natural hot water swimming pool in the village Hvammstangi. (B,P,D)
    Borgarnes – Reykjanes – Keflavík
    Today we leave guesthouse Brekkulækur. On the way we visit the Glanni waterfall and stop in the little town of Borgarnes at the settlement center, which is well worth seeing. An interesting house that combines exhibitions, souvenir shop, theater and restaurant. The Icelandic saga of Egill Skallagrímsson is impressively told in words and pictures, which gives us a good insight into the literary era of the Sagas (admission to the exhibitions optional). Short stop at the Blue Lagoon. Further stops at the impressive Gunnuhver thermal area and the extremely interesting lava coast of Reykjanes. Overnight stay in a guest house in Keflavik, multi-bed rooms. Dinner in Keflavík (optional). (1x).(B)
    Departure
    Transfer to the airport at 05.00 am and flight home.

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Level

Dates
27.06. – 05.07.2026
11.07. – 19.07.2026
25.07. – 02.08.2026
08.08. – 16.08.2026

Price
2.100.- EUR per person only tour without flight

Included
  • Tour, transfer as described
  • Entrance fees according to program
  • 9 days, 8 nights
  • Sleeping bag accommodation (2x) and mattress camps in very simple huts 3x basic guesthouses (3 nights). No single rooms possible.
  • Catering: as described: (B=breakfast, P=picnic, D=dinner)
  • 3 days trekking (with full baggage), 1 day hiking (light baggage)
  • English, German and Icelandic speaking guide

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Not included: Travel insurance, short transfers in Reykjavík

Participants
maximum number: 12
minimum number: 6