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Combine hiking, climbing, and sightseeing over five days and witness the most beautiful locations Iceland has to offer. Each day brings something new – spectacular volcanoes and glaciers, lagoons, beaches, and magical waterfalls. Your guide will take care of your safety and guide you every step of the way as you conquer three iconic Icelandic peaks.
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Start your journey with an early morning pick-up at your accommodation in Reykjavik and drive east to the north side of the Hengill Volcano massive. After a short drive, you’ll reach Mt Hengill and hike up the highest peak, Vörðuskeggi Peak (805 m). Spend the rest of the day climbing and after 5-6 hours reach the top — the panoramic views of Lake Þingvellir and Langjökull to the north and Eyjafjallajökull and the distant Westman Islands will leave you breathless! The walking route is quite steep but the trail is still relatively easy for an experienced hiker. In the afternoon, visit the Geysir geothermal area and the waterfall of Gullfoss before driving to your accommodation in the Flúðir area.
This day can be replaced by a hike to the Fagradalsfjall eruption in case of an active eruption taking place.
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Today you’ll conquer your second peak, the famous Eyjafjallajökull which erupted in 2010 and caused enormous disruption to air travel across western and northern Europe for several days. At 1,651m, this high stratovolcano offers a magnificent view from the top. The vertical ascent is around 1,600 m and the tour takes from 9-12 hours. After descent, head to your overnight accommodation at hotel Skógafoss.
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Explore the beautiful South Coast and some of the most photogenic places on this hemisphere. Visit the world-famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara with unique basalt rock formations and dramatic scenery, the picturesque village Vík, and the Skaftafell National Park. Don’t miss the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón and the diamond beach where icebergs from the lagoon drift ashore like scattered diamonds. After a day of sightseeing, relax at your hotel and prepare for the biggest challenge of this tour!
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Expect a long and strenuous day, as you try to ascend Hvannadalshnúkur (2110 m/6922 ft) — Iceland’s highest peak. This will be the most challenging day of the trip with a 2040m (6562 ft) ascent! The pyramidal peak of the Öræfajökull volcano promises an unforgettable climb with rewarding breathtaking panoramas. No special technical skills are required to climb, but prepare for up to 15 hours of walking! Once you reach the summit, return to your hotel at the foot of Hvannadalshnúkur, where a warm meal and bed will await you.
In case snow/weather conditions are not good on Hvannadalshnúkur, you will have to change the itinerary to another similar summit in the area.
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After three amazing and challenging climbs, you will say goodbye to the snowy wilderness and make your way back westward along the scenic south coast of Iceland. Pass beneath Eyjafjallajökull once again and visit the impressive Skógarfoss waterfall, one of the largest and most elegant waterfalls in Iceland. You can expect to be in Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
Want to explore Iceland more? Make sure to browse through the selection of the best hiking trips in Iceland!
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 5 full days of hiking, climbing, and sightseeing
- Breakfasts and dinners during the tour
- Accommodation in twin/double rooms in 3* hotels (4 nights)
- Transport in 4×4 minibus
- Safety equipment
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Special dietary supplements, such as vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, or possibly other, can be ordered at some extra cost. The supplement will include meals that meet the requirements of your diet.
What’s not included:
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- Transportation to Reykjavík
- Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour
- Single supplement
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This adventure in Iceland is an advanced tour of three peaks ranging from 1446m (4745ft) above sea level to 2000m (6562 ft). Advanced hikes include full days of hiking and climbing with steep descents and challenging switchbacks. This adventure doesn’t require any technical climbing knowledge or equipment, but you should be prepared to hike between 6 and 15 hours. This tour requires great fitness and endurance, as well as previous hiking experience. Keep in mind, you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.
Clients takes 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.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- A duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between hotels
- Day backpack for extra clothes and lunch pack during the day (around a 25-40L bag)
- Hiking poles — optional (can be rented with your guide)
- Gaiters — optional but recommended
- Gloves – wool or synthetic 2 pairs of different thickness
- Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – wool or synthetic
- T-shirt (thermal underwear) – wool or synthetic
- Light wool or fleece sweater (2nd layer)
- Warm, down jacket
- Puffy jacket e.g. Primaloft — optional
- Jacket with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable, e.g. Gore-Tex or comparable
- Soft-shell trousers – strong and light material that dries quickly
- Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable — full raingear is mandatory in Iceland, poncho is not useful because of wind
- Socks – wool or synthetic
- Change of clothes for wearing in the hut
- Sunhat
- Wool hat
- Sturdy hiking boots – waterproof with good ankle support
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
- Pocket knife
- Aperitif or other heart-warming spirits – liquor laws in
- Sunglasses
- Portable power bank
- Dry-bags for electronics and extra clothing — optional
- 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. Iceland is home to infamously unpredictable weather, so you need to be prepared with the right gear.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For this group adventure, the usual client to guide ratio is 6:1. Groups can have up to 12 guests.
- The cost is per person and does not decrease as the group grows.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 16, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger 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 16, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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To get to Reykjavik, most people fly into Keflavik International Airport just under an hour away. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service to Reykjavik. Your guide will suggest the best place to meet, usually at your accommodation in Reykjavik.
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57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Iceland please refer to Iceland’s official Covid website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
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