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

    10/11 DAYS TREKKINGTOUR – HIGHLAND HIKE

    A challenging hiking tour for experienced hikers far away from civilization – combined with a few chosen highlights of icelandic nature, like Glymur, the second highest waterfall in Iceland. Our trekking tour 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 have to forgo all modern conveniences and will experience an exceptional state: to be in harmony with oneself and with nature.

    Pictures of the tour

  • Program „Lava, Caves and Moor“

    Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11
    Arrival – Kirkjuból
    Arrival and pick up at the airport in Keflavík between 15:00 and 16:30 or around 17:00 in Reykjavík Busstation BSÍ. Transfer to Kirkjuból in the beautiful region of Borgarfjörður, where we will stay in a simple guesthouse in double or triple rooms (2x).(D)
    Kirkjuból – Hraunfossar
    Today, we explore the nature reserve Hraunfossar with its picturesque waterfalls and hike up the mountains around Húsafell with a view of Langjökull glacier. We will also visit Europe´s biggest 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 through the cave, we hike (with hiking-pack) for about 6 hours through the moor Arnarvatnsheiði to the mountain hut Álftakrókur. On the way, we will have to cross a glacial river. Night-lodging in the hut (1x).(B,P,D)
    Álftakrókur – Fljótsdrög
    Hike over rough terrain to the mountain hut Fljótsdrög (ca. 6 hours), skirting the lava field Hallmundarhraun. Night-lodging in the hut (2x).(B,P,D)
    A day-hike
    We will go for a day long hike to an unnamed volcano crater from which a 50-km-long lava flow issued. We are now quite close to the glaciers Eiríksjökull and Langjökull and enjoy the amazing view from the edge of the crater.(B,P,D)
    Fljótsdrög – Lónaborg
    We cross moraine hills and pass the lake Arnarvatn on our way to the hut Lónaborg (hiking baggage). Up until now, we have seen few other living things in the landscape around us. The sparse, but nonetheless beautiful sub-arctic flora and fauna now attract our attention. Night-lodging in the hut (2x).(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 – Aðalból
    After a 12 km hike (hiking baggage), we meet a gravel road, where a minibus is waiting to bring us down to the farm land to the guesthouse Brekkulækur. Overnight stay in double/triple rooms (2x).(B,P,D)
    Sightseeing day – Peninsula Vatnsnes
    Sightseeing trip to the seaside to the beautiful peninsula Vatnsnes with Iceland´s biggest seal-colony, bird-cliffs and a walk on the black beach with a view of unique basalt formation Hvítserkur. Afterwards relaxing in the natural hot water swimming pool in the village Hvammstangi.(B,P,D)
    Reykjavík – Keflavík – Departure
    After breakfast transfer to Reykjavík and drop off for guests that have booked the tour with 9 nights. Guests who have booked 10 nights have the possibility for a short private sightseeing and shopping, followed by an transfer to the guesthouse in Keflavík (1x).(B)
    End of program/departure
    Transfer to the airport and flight home.(B*)

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Dates
27.06. – 07.07.2023
11.07. – 21.07.2023
18.07. – 28.07.2023
25.07. – 04.08.2023
08.08. – 18.08.2023

Price
1.950,- EUR per person only tour without flight (10 nights)
1.895,- EUR per person only tour without flight (9 nights)

Included
  • Tour as described
  • Entrance fees according to program
  • All transfers
  • 10/11 days
  • 9/10 nights in guesthouses, very simple huts. For 7 nights you will need your own sleeping bag. No single rooms possible.
  • Full board (breakfast, picnic, dinner) starting with dinner on day 1, ending with breakfast on day 10. Day 11 no breakfast early morning flight.
  • 4 days trekking from hut to hut (with full baggage), 2 days hiking (light baggage)
  • English, German and Icelandic speaking guide
  • no airport transfer included in 9 nights stay

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Not included: Travel insurance, short transfers in Reykjavík

Participants
maximum number: 12
minimum number: 5