ICELAND WALKING EXPLORER
14 days from GBP2,249 to GBP2,259 including flights
Tripcode: TSF
Discover rugged wilderness, walking across mountains, glaciers and fjords in the ultimate exploration of Iceland
On this full-circuit itinerary we base ourselves in four of the best walking areas in Iceland, each a demonstration of its unique landscape. We start in Skaftafell National Park, where glacial tongues from the huge Vatnajokull Icecap reach almost to the sea. Then there are the mountains of the eastern fjords and stunning Lake Myvatn area, where we find pseudo craters, lavafields and plentiful hotsprings. Finally, we move to Kerlingarfjoll Volcano in the central highlands and within sight of the massive Hofsjokull Icecap. As this is a camping trip, the itinerary remains flexible, allowing us to work with Iceland's variable and dramatic weather.
| Day 1 | Fly to Keflavik, transfer to Reykjavik. |
| Day 2 | Drive to Reykjadalur; walk through valley full of hot springs. Continue to Skaftafell N.P. |
| Day 3 | Walk to Mosarjokull Glacier through a beautiful valley. |
| Day 4 | Hike to summit of Kristinartindar (1125m) offering fantastic views of the icecap and Iceland's highest peak. |
| Day 5 | Travel to Egilsstadir in the eastern fjords. En route stop at the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon (full of icebergs) and Hofn. |
| Day 6 | To Mount Dyrfjoll for full day walk, return to Egilsstadir. |
| Day 7 | Drive to Lake Myvatn. Walk to the Hverfjall 'explosive crater' and through dramatic Dimmuborgir Lavafield. |
| Day 8 | To Hljodaklettar for walk amongst basalt scenery; continue to Dettifoss (most powerfull waterfall in Europe), return to Myvatn. |
| Day 9 | Full day walk in volcanic Mt Krafla area. |
| Day 10 | Drive to Kerlingarfjoll in the central highlands, with time to explore Hveravellir hot springs. |
| Day 11 | Full day walk in the colourful mountains of Kerlingarfjoll. |
| Day 12 | Visit Gullfoss waterfall, geothermal waterspouts at Geysir, and historic Thingvellir; continue to Reykjavik. |
| Day 13 | Free day in Reykjavik, with options for horse-riding, whale watching or sea kayaking. |
| Day 14 | Fly to London. |
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Mulaskali Hut in the Lonseraefi Valley in eastern Iceland.
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