Hiking

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

  • Nature, Sommer and Adventure

    10 DAYS – ROUND TRIP FOR NATURE LOVERS AND HIKERS

    This journey leads us through the western part of Iceland. We explore Iceland on foot, by ferry and minibus, we make a trip over the highlands, explore nature highlights, ideal for sporty people and nature lovers. Some of the highlights on this tour are:

    • Iceland’s most photographed mountain, Kirkjufell
    • One of Iceland’s most popular seal colonies
    • The island’s unique Rhyolite-mountains
    • Iceland’s most famous waterfall
    • Europe’s largest bird colony
    • Europe’s famous Geysir

    Pictures of the tour

  • Program „Nature, Summer and Adventure“

    Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10
    Day 1, Tue: Arrival
    Arrival and pick up at the airport in Keflavík between 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm or from around 5:30 p.m. in Reykjavík at the gas station N1, Ártúnshöfði on Vesturlandsvegur heading north out of town. Transfer to the Snæfellsnes peninsula (approx. 3 hours), where we will stay for one night with a view of the Snæfelsjökull glacier – one of the earth’s energy points. (A) (D).
    Day 2, Wed: Arnarstapi – NP Snæfellsnes – Stykkishólmur – Ferry– Brjánslækur
    Today we hike on the picturesque lava coast between Arnarstapi and Hellnar, which fascinates with numerous rock formations in the sea. We visit the beautiful bays of Djúpalónssandur and Dritvík and see one of the most famous photo opportunities in Iceland – Mount Kirkjufell – on the way to the ferry in the Westfjords. Overnight in a guest house in Patreksfjörður village. 2x (B, D)
    Day 3, Thu: Látrabjarg
    We hike along the impressive cliffs of Látrabjarg, which are under nature protection, where millions of seabirds live and breed (until the beginning of August), including the trusting puffins. (B, D).
    Day 4, Fr.: Rauðisandur – Vatnsfjörður
    Today we take a trip to the unique and impressive Rauðisandur beach. A hike of several hours towards Skor takes us past the ruins of Sjöundá to the Söðull saddle. Then we continue with our minibus over a mountain pass to Vatnsfjörður fjord, where we will spend the night in a country hotel. (B, D)
    Day 5 Sat: Dynjandi – Barðaströnd
    The day begins with an excursion to Arnarfjörður, where we visit the beautiful Dynjandi waterfall, which cascades fan-shaped down about 100m. Afterwards we drive along the uninhabited fjord coast of Barðarströnd. Our destination for the day is the idyllically situated Brekkulækur farm and guest house. (B, D)
    Day 6, Sun.: Brekkulækur – Peninsula Vatnsnes
    Today we take a trip to the sea, visit a seal bank and the famous bird rock Hvítserkur. Then relax in the naturally warm swimming pool at Hvammstangi and return to Brekkulækur. (B, P, D)
    Day 7, Mon: Highland
    The bus continues on the Kjölur highland slope, where, in the old days, outlaws lived. We stop at the high thermal and nature reserve Hveravellir and hike to the Strýtur shield volcano with its striking crater. Overnight in a mountain hut. (B, P, D)
    Day 8, Tue: Geothermal area Kerlingarfjöll
    Short drive to Kerlingarfjöll, one of the most striking mountains in the country, which impresses with its colorful rhyolite slopes, small glaciers and an extensive geothermal area. We hike through a colorful, hot gurgling high thermal area. Then continue south and spend the night near the Gullfoss waterfall and the famous geyser. (B, P, D)
    Day 9, Wed: Gullfoss – Geysir –– Reykjavík – Keflavík
    We visit the famous Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir hot spring. Then continue to the eruption site of the volcano on Fagradalsfjall, which erupted on March 19, 2021. In the evening we continue to the guest house in Keflavík. (B)
    Day 10, Thu Departure
    Transfer to the airport and farewell to Iceland. (B*)

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Level

Dates
05.07. – 16.07.2023

Price
2.950,- EUR per person only tour without flight (11 nights)

Included
  • Tour as described
  • Entrance fee according to program
  • 12 days, 11 nights
  • 11 nights, in double- or multi-bedrooms.
  • Catering: (B=breakfast, P=simple picnic, D=dinner. *No breakfast available for early morning flight on day 12).
  • German, English and Icelandic speaking guide

Not included: Insurance, short transfers in Reykjavík

Participants
maximum number: 16
minimum number: 8