Hike the historical glacier in Vest-Iceland (height: 1446 m.)
Trip difficulty: 4 of 5 possible. Challenging to Demanding
The Snæfellsjökull glacier is one of the most picturesque mountains in
Iceland, rising up 1450 meters from the middle of the Snæfellsnes
peninsula this famous volcano is clearly visible more then 100 km away.
Many have written poems about its grandeur and shining white coat of ice
and snow. The most famous literature about Snæfellsjökull is
undoubtedly Jules’s Vernes novel “Journey to the center of the Earth”
where the entrance to the center was through a caldera at the top it.
Everything about this trip is an amazing adventure; even the drive to
the start of the hike offers breathtaking views only surpassed by the
vistas from the slopes and the peak. On clear days the whole Vestfjord
peninsula is visible, beyond the North Atlantic ocean the shores of
Greenland can be glimpsed and the peninsula it self with its amazing
mountains and beaches are sights never forgotten. This is one of the
very best glacier hikes in the world…!
After the hike we drive down to the sheer ocean cliffs of Arnarstapi and
stroll down to the Hellnar alcove for a delicious Icelandic fish soup
in a tiny fishing hut a few meters from the relentless surf and pounding
of the sea.
Details:
Price : 29.990 ISK per person, minimum 4 persons (includes pick up and
transfer from Reykjavík and lunch)
Available from April to August (depending of weather).
Distance from Reykjavik: ca. 180 km. Duration of trip: 12 hours. Age
limit: 16 years. Minimum: 4 persons. Maximum: 60 persons. Included:
Guiding and all necessary glacial gear, sight seeing at Arnarstapi
village and fish soup at Fjöruhúsið. Bring with you: see the equipment
list. Trip starts at approx 08:00 AM if leaving from Reykjavik, 10:30
from the base of the mountain. Average ascend time: 3-5 hours. Total
average trip time: 5-7 hours.
We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other
factors out side our control.
Terrain:
Lava field, volcanic rock, snow and glacier. A great hike to the top
Iceland’s most famous glacier and volcano. The glacier has crevasses so
a mountain guide and the right equipment are obligatory. The route down
offers great skiing in the spring.
Disclaimer:
All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its
participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for
accidents that 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.