Iceland Volcano Hike

Skaftafell, Vatnajökull

General details

Availability - This tour is available only as a private tour option
Price - Contact us for pricing
Duration - 6 hours
Start time - 9:00am
Meet on location at - Skaftafell, Freysnes fuel station
Guide to client ratio - 1:4
Ability level - Challenging
Minimum age - 16 years
Languages - English or Icelandic
Gear provided - harness, helmet
What you need to bring - hiking boots, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants, warm clothing, warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, camera, lunch or snack, empty water bottle, small backpack to carry jacket, bottle and lunch.
We do not provide any vehicle transport. You need to meet us at Freysnes fuel station and then follow our gear van in your vehicle on a short 5 minute drive to the glacier parking lot where we will begin the tour.
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Iceland Volcano Hike
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Iceland Volcano Hike
Description

Hiking off the beaten path from the very beginning, the Iceland Volcano Hike will lead you up an ancient volcano that is now clad with fluffy green moss and features some of the most incredible and breathtaking views in Iceland, including panoramic views of Iceland’s highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur, and Iceland’s largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.

Climbing steadily, you will hike up the mountain over a variety of landscapes including small streams with sparkling, pure drinking water to fill your drink bottle.

Eventually, you will reach the climb up the steep section to the top. The wind blows between your body and the mountain on the exhilarating steep section of the mountain which has a drop of hundreds of meters below to the glacier at the bottom of the cliff. To prevent a fall and provide confidence you will be connected to a rope for this steep and exposed 100 metres of climbing.

Upon gaining the ridge you will be greeted with a breathtaking panoramic view of the highest volcano in Iceland, Vatnajökull ice cap, five major outlet glaciers and the ocean. You will have plenty of time for photo stops along the hike, as well as having lunch on the highest point. After lunch we continue our journey along and down off the ridge to complete a circuit.

The Iceland Volcano Hike is highly recommended for fit adventure seekers and photographers. This is not an established or marked hiking trail, this is a pure Icelandic wilderness adventure!

To book please Contact us for pricing as this tour is only available on request as a private tour.

For more tour options please visit Glacier and Volcano Expeditions