Hiking the Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Trek

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 11-day hiking tour in Iceland and Greenland
    • Flights between Iceland and Greenland
    • Accommodation during the tour
      • Mountain huts with shared dormitories and sleeping bags in Iceland (4 nights)
      • Guesthouse in Reykjavík (1 night)
      • Camping accommodation in 2-person tents in Greenland (4 nights)
      • Hostel in Kulusuk (1 night)
    • Bus transport at the beginning and end of the trek in Iceland
    • Transfers between your guesthouse and Reykjavík Airport on day 6
    • Boat transfers in Greenland
    • 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
    • Transfer of luggage

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to Iceland
    • Sleeping bag (available to rent)
    • Showers in huts (payable on site)
    • Dinner in Reykjavík
    • Pick-up and drop off to your accommodation in Reykjavík or nearest bus stop (available at an additional fee)
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to join this hiking tour in Iceland in Greenland, you need to be in good shape. Some experience in basic travel in mountainous terrain is a big plus. This tour suits those that are physically active, as you’ll be walking between 4 and 7 hours a day, 11 days in a row. 

  If you’d like to go on a beginner-friendly tour in Greenland, we recommend this sailing and exploring adventure in Greenland. or a guided multisport tour in Greenland.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Thermal underwear & hiking socks
    • Fleece or wool sweater
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket & trousers
    • Sleeping bag (can be rented)
    • Lightweight, microfibre towel
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this hiking adventure in Iceland and Greenland, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 16:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 5 people for this tour to operate. 
    • The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

  Hiking in Iceland and Greenland can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 16 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  A 50% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. 

  • • 15% of the tour price is non-refundable.
    • For cancellations fifty-nine (59) to thirty (30) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. 
    • For cancellations twenty-nine (29) to sixteen (16) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking. 
    • After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

  Icelandic Mountain Guides reserve the right to alter tours and itineraries due to weather or road conditions. All programs can be changed or canceled at any moment during the trip to assure the safety of the clients and staff. 

  Clients take full responsibility for meeting the physical fitness level requirement of the trip. Clients that are physically unfit or not equipped for their tour can be dismissed from the tour at their own expense. 

  No responsibility is accepted for losses or expenses due to delays, changes of flights or other services, as well as because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in schedules, or other similar causes. Icelandic Mountain Guides do not assume responsibility for accidents or death that can be traced to the participant´s negligence, acts of third parties or exterior circumstances, such as weather, natural occurrences, war or other similar causes.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Reykjavík, the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport. From there, you can take a bus or a taxi to the city.

  You’ll meet your guide on day 1 of your tour at BSI Bus terminal at 7:15 am, meaning that you’ll have to fly in at least a day earlier. If you need any help with booking your accommodation before or after the tour, your guides will gladly help you.