Highlights
- Visit the Eldgjá Canyon of Fire
- Trek in Iceland's stunning Vatnajökull National Park
- Climb Explorer's Peak for sweeping vistas
- Explore the eerie volcanic landscape of Skælingar
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Reykjavík – Sveinstindur, The Explorer’s Peak | Sveinstindur |
| Day 2 | Sveinstindur - Skaftá - Skælingar | Skælingar |
| Day 3 | Skælingar - Gjátindur - Eldgjá - Hólaskjól | Hólaskjól |
| Day 4 | Hólaskjól - Landmannalaugar - Reykjavík |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavík – Sveinstindur, The Explorer’s Peak
From bustling, cosmopolitan Reykjavík, make your way to Mount Sveinstindur by Lake Langisjór — one of Iceland's most beautiful lakes. From here, put on your hiking boots and hit the trails, climbing the peak for panoramic views of the mountains and the Vatnajökull Glacier. Once you've had your fill of sweeping panoramas, descend to a rustic mountain hut on the other side of the pass.
Hiking distance: 4 miles
Day 2: Sveinstindur - Skaftá - Skælingar
Walk along the edge of the Skaftá River, with its many rapids and waterfalls, as it leads you into the impressive Hvanngil Canyon — a landscape of black lava, green moss, and volcanic rock formations. Past the canyon, continue on into the ancient, magical lava forest of Skælingar before winding your way to the night's rustic mountain hut.
Hiking distance: 11 miles
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Day 3: Skælingar - Gjátindur - Eldgjá - Hólaskjól
On your third day in Iceland's wilderness, follow the trail to the famed Canyon of Fire (Eldgjá) — an impressive canyon in the center of a 25-mile fissure located under the extremely active Katla Volcano. The canyon is home to the beautiful Ófærufoss Waterfall. When you've had your fill of natural wonders for the day, continue on to your comfortable hut (with showers and modern plumbing) at Hólaskjól.
Hiking distance: 11 miles
Day 4: Hólaskjól - Landmannalaugar - Reykjavík
Bid Iceland a fond farewell as you pack your gear and board the bus from Hólaskjól to Landmannalaugar for one last soak in the geothermal pools before you continue on to Reykjavík and home.
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