Eyjafjallajökull glacier
Eyjafjallajökull Glacier (Volcano)
Height: 1651 m.
Terrain: Relatively steep ascend up to the glacier, a long hike over the glacier to the Hámundur summit. The glacier has crevasses so a mountain guide and the right equipment are obligatory. The route down offers great skiing.
Average ascend time: 6-8 hours. Total average trip time: 10-12 hours.
Height gain: ~1530 meter
Trip difficulty: 4 of 5 possible. Demanding
Location: South Iceland
The Eyjafjallajölkull glacier and volcano rises boldly up from the South-Iceland coastline with flanks riddled with valleys, canyons and fissures. The glacier is around 80 km2 and in many places around 25-30°steep. This is a long and challenging hike in polarlike surroundings, up from sea level and through a crevassed riddled glacier to one of the Icelands highest peaks. From the top of Eyjafjallajökull you can on a clear day literally see half of Iceland and its surrounding ocean including; Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Mt. Hekla, Tindfjallajökull glacier and the Vestmannaeyjar Islands 11 km of the coast. The view is simply breathtaking!
If you are up to the challenge then skiing down is certainly one of the most unique rides you will ever have.
Details:
Price: 17.990 isk, pick-up from Reykjavik included.
Add a packed lunch for 1.500 isk.
Distance from Reykjavik: ca. 160 km. Duration of hike: 10-12 hours. Available from April - September (depending of weather). Minimum: 4 persons. Maximum: 60 persons. Age limit: 16 years. Included: Guiding and all necessary glacial gear. Bring with you: warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking boots are a vital!
Trip starts at approx 07:00am if leaving from Reykjavik, 10:00am from the base of the mountain.
We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other factors outside our control.
Disclaimer: All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.
Height: 1651 m.
Terrain: Relatively steep ascend up to the glacier, a long hike over the glacier to the Hámundur summit. The glacier has crevasses so a mountain guide and the right equipment are obligatory. The route down offers great skiing.
Average ascend time: 6-8 hours. Total average trip time: 10-12 hours.
Height gain: ~1530 meter
Trip difficulty: 4 of 5 possible. Demanding
Location: South Iceland
The Eyjafjallajölkull glacier and volcano rises boldly up from the South-Iceland coastline with flanks riddled with valleys, canyons and fissures. The glacier is around 80 km2 and in many places around 25-30°steep. This is a long and challenging hike in polarlike surroundings, up from sea level and through a crevassed riddled glacier to one of the Icelands highest peaks. From the top of Eyjafjallajökull you can on a clear day literally see half of Iceland and its surrounding ocean including; Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Mt. Hekla, Tindfjallajökull glacier and the Vestmannaeyjar Islands 11 km of the coast. The view is simply breathtaking!
If you are up to the challenge then skiing down is certainly one of the most unique rides you will ever have.
Details:
Price: 17.990 isk, pick-up from Reykjavik included.
Add a packed lunch for 1.500 isk.
Distance from Reykjavik: ca. 160 km. Duration of hike: 10-12 hours. Available from April - September (depending of weather). Minimum: 4 persons. Maximum: 60 persons. Age limit: 16 years. Included: Guiding and all necessary glacial gear. Bring with you: warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking boots are a vital!
Trip starts at approx 07:00am if leaving from Reykjavik, 10:00am from the base of the mountain.
We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other factors outside our control.
Disclaimer: All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.
