ICELAND VOLCANO HIKE
8 days from GBP1,499 to GBP1,539 including flights
Tripcode: TSE
An exciting trek through the inspiring scenery of Iceland's stunning volcanic heartland
In just one exciting week this trek explores some of Iceland's most impressive landscapes. From rugged coast through dramatic volcanic highlands, we walk through the southern region of Fjallabak ('Behind the mountains'), which holds an immense concentration of different volcanic scenery. Our route follows the Eldgja volcanic fissure, passing craters and traversing lavaflows, crossing streams and skirting lakes, descending through canyons and climbing occasional peaks on our way. The area sits between the Vatnajokull and Myrdalsjokull icecaps, buried under half a kilometre of glacier ice not so long ago. It is the combination of 'fire and ice' that has created a fascinating and evolving geological wonderland.
| Day 1 | Fly to Keflavik, transfer to Reykjavik. |
| Day 2 | Long drive along south coast and inland to beautiful Lake Langisjor. Climb Mt Sveinstindur (weather permitting) and continue to Sveinstindur Hut. |
| Day 3 | Walk to Skaelingar Hut, partly following the Skafta River. |
| Day 4 | Trek from Skaelingar to Holaskjol Hut along the incredible Eldgja Canyon fissure, and climb Gjatindur Peak. |
| Day 5 | Easier walk to Alftavatnakrokar lakes and back to Holaskjol Hut. |
| Day 6 | Bus transfer to magnificent Landmannalaugar; afternoon walk and visit hot pool. |
| Day 7 | Morning walk in coloured valleys, or climb 'Blue Peak'; transfer back to Reykjavik. |
| Day 8 | Free morning; fly to London. |
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Eldjga Canyon
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