Iceland Westfjords Hiking Trip

Explore the endless beauty of Laugavegur in an all-female setting. You’ll feel more confident every mile and have a better sense of yourself. This hiking trip combines adventure and wellness in the ancient land the Vikings from Saga Lif, a local guide who also owns Viking Women.

The elevation changes won’t be significant and even the steeper sections will be easily accessible and well-marked, often with man-made steps. However, keep in mind that the weather in summer can be surprisingly warm and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day. The beauty of the Laki Craters is legendary, but it is notoriously difficult to get there. Guided Jeep tours make it possible to safely see the craters. All transportation is provided by special Jeeps designed for Iceland’s rugged environment.

This glacier hike in Skaftafell National Park will take you to one of the most beautiful parts of southern Iceland. Head from Skaftafell to the edge of the spectacular Vatnajokull glacier. Learn how to use your climbing equipment, then hike out through the glacier valley and up onto the ice. You will be guided along a route that passes open crevasses, frozen ice-caves and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. During your family-friendly trip, learn how glaciers are formed and marvel at the scale of the mighty glacier. Take an unforgettable walk on pure ice on this guided glacier hike experience on Solheimajokull in south Iceland.

Photo opportunities abound at Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier. This half-day guided tour will take you inside an ice cave, allowing you to see the beauty of southeast Iceland from up close. You can expect to travel round-trip in a Jeep, and walk on some rough terrain. During this small-group , half-day guided tour, you’ll embark on a scenic hike through picturesque Reykjadalur, followed by an optional soak in a thermal hot spring. Enjoy a short drive to the beautiful valley, one of the most popular hiking spots on the island, and escape the capital. Then, reward your efforts with a dip in the piping hot river.

Not only is her knowledge of the country vast, she is also patient and caring for all of her guests. Saga made me feel like I was on a vacation with friends, even though I was a solo female traveler. She guided us through the various experiences, whether it was a glass or wine, a history lesson, or a trek on a glacier. Her itinerary combined adrenaline-packed adventures with relaxation. Saga and Viking Women are great for solo female travelers as well as friend groups. This 11-hour sightseeing tour departs from Reykjavik and takes you to the south coast.

You have found your luxury Alfheimar hotel with a hiking tour and comfort! You will be amazed at how the colourful and imposing mountains meet the sea, creating deep fjords that are dotted with beautiful alcoves. Among Icelanders the vicinity of Borgarfjordur is known for its great natural beauty and incredible hiking routes but it is still untouched by mass-tourism. We continue our loop over the 7km isthmus connecting to the mainland and on to a luxurious resort fed by a natural hot spring.

• Explore some of Iceland’s most stunning sites on a partially self-guided hiking and biking tour from the Thorsmork Valley to the black sands of Reynisfjara to the must-see Skogafoss waterfall.
• We begin our tour by heading to Snaefellsjokull national park, which is located on a remote western peninsula.
• Accompanied by Icelandic mountain guides, explore the park’s surrounding glaciers and be introduced to the “world of ice” that few people have seen.
• Join a small group and venture south to see several waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the fishing village of Vik.

From here, hike up-valley and ascend into the mountains via the Fannadalslaegdir (“Snow Valley Basin”). Enjoy breathtaking views from the mountain plateaus of the Jokulfirdir (“Fjord of the Glaciers”) over the Drangajokull glacier, the lowest-lying glacier of Iceland. Savor the wild landscapes before descending to Hesteyri, another abandoned settlement near the mouth of the fjord called the Hesteyrarfjordur. For a shorter hiking option, you can travel to Hesteyri by boat from where you can set off on a hike to the old Hekla whaling station at Stekkeyri.

After each long day of exploring, stay the night in cozy, rustic mountain huts. This seven-day Icelandic trek will take you on the famous Laugavegur Trail. Journey through active, geothermal lava fields, the Rhyolite Mountains, and snow-covered passes. Cross a desert of black sand and you will find yourself in a forest.

Enjoy the beauty of the region’s ice caves, crevasses, and waterfalls along the way. Your guide will give you personal attention on this small-group tour. Hike Iceland’s most well-known trail, starting at the geothermal Valley of Landmannalaugar, going through the Thorsmork Valley, and ending at the base of the famous Eyjafjallajokull volcano. On the 35-mile-long Laugavegur trail, you’ll see colorful rhyolite mountains, cross black sand deserts, venture into canyons, and hike between birch tree groves.