Iceland’s East Fjords Hut to Hut Trek
Reykjavík, Iceland
Trip Highlights
- Stunning Landscapes
- Remote Icelandic Hiking
- Charming Mountain Huts
- Iceland's Famous Puffins
- Fjords, beaches, & mountain views
- Seyðisfjörður Church and Gufufoss waterfall
Description
This is a one-of-a-kind, off-the-beaten-path, remote Icelandic hiking adventure! Our hut-to-hut trek around Iceland’s East Fjords is a truly special hike. Beginning in Reykjavík, we get to experience the charming Icelandic capital city, and then take off on a domestic flight to the secluded East Fjords. While at our guesthouse the night before our trekking begins, enjoy soaking in a hot tub which sits right at the shore of the Norwegian Sea. Catch a glimpse of puffins as we approach the Hafnarhólmi puffin cliffs. Then, as we set off on our 4-night hut trek, we’ll enjoy colorful beaches, imposing cliffs and rock fields, the Glettinganes lighthouse, and the white mountains of Hvítserkur. Your guides are known for their vast knowledge of all-things Iceland, and also their impressive culinary skills in the backcountry, so come hungry for knowledge, adventure, and local cuisine!
As on all Iceland treks, the weather can be relatively harsh (windy, cold and rainy usually mixed with some sunshine and calm conditions as well). The huts are communal and rustic and provide wonderful refuge from potentially bad weather in the evenings. Join us and prepare yourself for a very authentic Icelandic hiking experience!
$267 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
On this trip the single supplement includes single rooms in the hotels we stay at before and after the trek (3 nights total). Once on our trek we will not have the ability to put guests in single rooms. Please be prepared to sleep in a dormitory hut with other guests and hikers once we’re on the trek. Dormitories may be mixed gender.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
SUMMARY OF DIFFICULTY
This trip has 6 days of consecutive hiking, with mileage ranging from 8-10 miles a day, but the elevation gain/loss is not extreme. Hiking in Iceland is generally at low elevations – often near or just above sea level – which makes the hiking more moderate than many higher elevation destinations.
Hiking Distances:
8-10 miles/day
Backpack Weight:
30-40 pounds
Terrain:
Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
Up to 3000 ft.
Heights Exposure:
Moderate Exposure
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 30-40 lb. backpack for 8-10 hours a day
- Maintaining balance and footing on variable, uneven terrain
- River and creek crossings
- Potentially hiking in cold, windy, rainy conditions
SOLITUDE LEVEL 4
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Iceland hike a solitude 4. You can expect to see no more than one or two groups per day.
Minimum of 3 Guests
We require a minimum of 3 guests to confirm this trip. If a trip date is not confirmed yet, you can register and will be notified when the trip is officially confirmed. We recommend not making final travel arrangements until your trip meets the minimum number of guests and is confirmed.
In most cases, if a trip does not reach the minimum number of guests, you may choose to transfer to another trip date or another trip, be refunded your payments in full, or you may have the choice to pay a supplemental fee to run the trip with fewer guests. We make the final determination for these trips 65-60 days before the departure date.
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