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Trekking in Iceland
Altitude 1,100m Grade: T3
Trekking in Iceland
We use the Laugavegur trail which is simply the best, afterwards visiting the Eyjafjallajökull volcano and a Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull.
This trip will run with a minimum of 2 people booking together. You will join up with others on the Laugavegur trail section.
THIS TRIP RUNS SUNDAY TO SUNDAY, ENABLING YOU TO MAKE USE OF THE EASYJET FLIGHTS TO REYKJAVIK FROM LUTON, MANCHESTER, EDINBURGH OR BRISTOL
Before you walk anywhere else in Iceland, this is the one to experience! Save anything else for a second visit, or stay on for a second week to explore more of this unique volcanic island. We take you along the justifiably popular Laugavegur trail and on through the core of the Icelandic Highlands, one of the last untouched wilderness areas in Europe. Along the way you will encounter gleaming glaciers, numerous rivers, hot springs, immense waterfalls and deep canyons all set amidst the magnificence of the rolling Icelandic hills and mountains.
After the trek we take you on a exploration through the Þórsmörk valley including a good day’s walk to the foothills of Eyjafjallajökull, and a hike up Fimmvörðuháls volcanoes, the culprits that clouded Europe’s skies back in 2010! This is wild volcanic scenery at its very best!
Our trip finishes with a hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier, where we will explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sink holes and jagged ridges accompanied by an experienced glacier guide, stoppinng at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall as we drive back to Reykjavik at the end of a fantastic week in Iceland.
Extensions:
Add some more days and choose from a wide range of activities available from Reykjavik or visit another remote corner of the island. Please contact us for suggestions and quotes.
Dates & Prices
Availability
What's Included
- International flights and taxes (flight inclusive package)
- Accommodation - 3 nights guesthouse in Reykjavik, 4 nights camping
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 evening meals
- Park fees as appropriate
- All road transfers in country (unless shown in 'exclusions')
- All camping equipment (excl. personal kit)
- Adventure Peaks kitbag
- 24hr back-up and support from our UK staff
- 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Travel to and from UK airport
- Transfers between Reykjavik hotel and airport
- Personal equipment
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks and personal spending
- Tips for local staff
- Meals if not indicated in 'Inclusions'
- Visas (if required)
- Museum and monument entry fees
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com