A mountain hike to Icelands highest peak from
Skaftafell
National Park (Mt. Hvannadalshnjúkur on
Vatnajökull Glacier) .
Trip difficulty: 4+ of 5 possible.
To stand on Iceland’s highest peak and cast your eyes over the land is
an unforgettable experience that no adventurer should let pass before
him. The route to the top starts with a drive in towards Europe’s
biggest glacier, the Vatnajokull glacier from Skaftafell National
Reserve. The sheer size of the Vatnajokull glacier, at 8.100 km2, is
almost beyond comprehension and this frozen expanse is a sight not soon
forgotten. You will need specialized glacier equipment such as crampons
and an expert mountain guide to cross the crevasse riddled glacier
plateau. All things considered the hike up the “Hnjúkurinn”, as
Icelanders call it, is not a technical climb although it certainly is a
long and physically challenging one.
Please note that you will have to stay the night before and after the
hike in Skaftafell under the Vatnajökull glacier or in its surroundings.
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Details:
Price 19.990 ISK per person.
Distance from Reykjavik: 330 km. Duration of hike: 14-16 hours.
Available from April to July (depending of weather). Minimum: 2 persons.
Maximum: 100 persons. Age limit: 16 years. Included: Guiding and all
necessary glacial gear. Bring with you: warm outdoor clothing,
waterproof jacket and pats, headwear and gloves and ofcourse some good
hiking boots. Trip starts at approx 05:00am.
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.