Icelandic Mountain Guides has been setting the standard in terms of safety, expertise and environmental protection in Iceland since its creation in 1994. Our outdoor adventure company is owned and operated by mountain guides and was the first to offer the Glacier Walk in Iceland, which was key to the industry's exponential growth.

You will find our company's headquarters in Reykjavik and our base camp in the stunning Skaftafell National Park. Whether you want to go hiking, skiing or climbing or whether you are looking for a day tour or a multi-day tour, we can help you. Come with us to discover everything Iceland and Greenland have to offer.

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The highest peak in **Iceland**, **Hvannadalshnúkur (2,110m)** is an amazing mountain that seems to loom even larger than it actually is. And during this **full day group trip**, you will have the chance to scale it right to the summit.

The ascent and descent of **Hvannadalshnúkur** will take the entire day, close to **15 total hours**. As a result, participants of this trip should be in **good physical condition**. The climb, while not requiring much mountaineering experience, still has some difficult spots, so care should be taken at all times. We will also see to it you are properly and safely guided every step of the way.

Once you reach the summit of this great **Icelandic peak**, you will get to enjoy a paralleled view of what will feel like the entire country! You will be able to gaze at the vast, frozen tundra, as well as admire several gorgeous glaciers, including the **Vatnajökull glacier.**

Since the trip will be taking place during the spring and summer months, the weather will be agreeable enough to make the climb. The dates of departure are **Tuesdays, Fridays** and **Saturdays.** Hence providing you with several options to choose from once you arrive in **Iceland**.

**There is an abundance of beautiful and adventurous sights to see and experience in Iceland. However, there is something amazing about climbing to the top of the highest peak in the country. Perhaps because in a way, that means you've literally reached the top of the country! And by scaling Hvannadalshnúkur that is exactly what you'd be doing.**

**So send us a request, join a group, and enjoy a climb you will never forget.**

You can also enjoy this same trip [**in a private group**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/hvannadalshnukur-iceland-guided-group-hike/) as well.

Icelandic Mountain Guides Sales Lodge (next to the National Park Visitor Center) 15 min. prior to departure

One of the certified guides in the Icelandic Mountain Guides team wants to take you on an exciting full day ascent of the highest peak in Iceland, Hvannadalshnúkur!

Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland, Guided Group Ascent. 1-day trip. AIMG guide

Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland, Guided Group Ascent

Located on the north-western rim of the **Öræfajökull volcano**, **Hvannadalshnúkur** is the highest peak in Iceland (**2,100 meters**). Join us on this group hiking quest to reach its summit!

This exciting hike to the top of Hvannadalshnúkur consists of a **full day (about 15 hours) trek**. You’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the **Vatnajökull glacier** and vast sandy plains.

Hiking this peak is a once in a lifetime experience and we will be happy to guide you on this **challenging experience**. You won’t need any technical climbing skills, although you do need to be in **very good physical condition**!

Please note that **this expedition can only be done from April to June**, as later in the season the last part becomes a steep maze of crevasses that we are not able to cross with an acceptable margin of safety. Also, take into account that we can only take **from 2 to 6 people** on this ascent.

Apart from the guiding fee, the price includes the ice gear and safety equipment. You only have to bring warm clothing, rain gear, hiking boots, lunch and drinks. And lots of energy!

**So send us a request and let’s organize a private tour to the summit of Hvannadalshnúkur. We promise an amazing experience you will never forget!**

If you would like to join a **group tour of this ascent**, you can also [**join us here**.](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/hvannadalshnukur-iceland-guided-group-ascent/)

A local's favorite, the Hvannadalshnúkur is Iceland's highest hike at 2110 m. Join one of the certified guides in the Icelandic Mountain Guides team on this amazing private ascent!

Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland, Guided Hike (private). 1-day trip. AIMG guide

Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland, Guided Hike (private)

This **alpine group ski touring in the northern mountains of Iceland for 6 days** is the greatest adventure you can chose for your winter holidays!

**Eyjafjörður** lies just under the **Arctic circle**. It’s **Iceland’s longest fjord** and home of **Akureyri, Iceland’s northern capital**. It’s surrounded by many summits ranging from 1200 to 1500 m and it offers a lot of interesting descents so it’s an ideal location for a scenic fjord tour.

During most of our trip we’ll be skiing on the west side of the fjord, in the **peninsula of Tröllaskagi.** But we’ll also visit the peaks of the east side.

And because these mountains are located on the very north part of the planet, an excellent quantity of snow is assured every year. Plus the views of  mountains that will surround us and of the blue fjord are magnificent and surreal.

So we’ll be spending long ski days in the best snow you can imagine. Then in the afternoon you’ll be able to relax in local swimming pools, heated with the geothermal water that makes a perfect natural hot tub.

**Son don’t hesitate and send us a request to make this dream adventure come true! We will make sure that this Ski touring in the Iceland’s northern mountains and fjords (6 days) fulfills all your wishes.**

Early pick up from accommodation at 8:00. An early morning departure from Reykjavík by road 1 to the north of Iceland. We arrive at our destination, west of the Eyjafjörður fjord, in the early afternoon. The first skiing will take place that day in Öxnadalur at Kinnafjall (1104m/3620’) when we skin up before skiing down the 600 m (1300 ‘) of elevation gained. Night in a country guesthouse.

**Driving:** 5 hours  **Skiing:** 3 hours   **Ascent/Descent**: 570 m (1900’)

Reykjavík-Öxnadalsheiði-Eyjafjörður

Múlahyrna is a small peninsula situated between the villages of Dalvík and Ólafsfjörður, and here we will find todays skiing. A gentle climb up the Gvendarskál valley is rewarded with view to the dim blue sea of the Eyjafjörður and the North Atlantic Ocean.  From here there are various possibilities of descents.  Often we have one run down some excellent ski slopes that goes straight down to the valley, before we climb up again and choose a different descent. In good snow conditions it is possible to ski down a steep open slope that faces Eyjafjörður, with the ocean directly below your skis! After a good day of skiing we can relax in the hot tubs of the swimming pool in the village of Dalvík.

**Skiing:** 5-7 hours     **Ascent/Descent:** 900-1200 m (2900′-3900’)

Ólafsfjördur-Dalvík-Eyjafjörður

At the East side of the Eyjafjörður fjord a beautiful mountain named Kaldbakur rises from sea-level to an altitude of 1200 m (3900′). The name Kaldbakur means “Cold back” and cold it can be! This impressive mountain boasts one of Iceland’s longest descent has abundant snow in the winter time. The scenery from the top is least to say incredible. A magnificent view of nearby mountains, the fjord and into the Icelandic highlands will salute us from up on the summit. After removing our skins, we hit the slopes and ski down to the coast.  
On the way back we will experience a little of the local culture and history with a visit to the tuff farm at Laufás and the town of Akureyri, where it is possible to go for a relaxing bath at the Jacuzzis of the town’s swimming pool.

**Skiing:** 6 to 7 hours    **Ascent/Descent:** 1100 m (3500′)

Eyjafjörður-Kaldabakur-Grenivík- Akureyri

The mountains over the village of Dalvík offer several good ski routes and a few of those can be found on the Sauðaneshnjúkar peaks (992m/3250’). The climb to the top is easy and from there we get a long descent down a great couloir back down to the valley. We can also take a detour to the Jökulbakstindur further in the valley for an a choice of different and possibly steep descents. On the way back we will visit a nearby microbrewery for a taste of the local brew.

**Skiing**: 6 to 8 hours    **Ascent/Descent:** 1000 – 1500 m (4920′)

Dalvík - Eyjafjörður

Today we pick up and move further north to enjoy a couple of ski routes on the tip of the Trollaskagi peninsula. This area only came recently accessible with the opening of a new tunnel, and at the same time new possibilities for exciting ski routes came available. Our first destination is in the uninhabited fjord Héðinsfjorður where we will find the mountain Vatnsendahnjúkur. There we will climb up the Möðruvallaskál for a rather steep descent that offers an impressive view over the fjord and the ocean. After a good day of skiing we head back to the guesthouse for a nice dip in the hot tub.

**Skiing:** 5 – 6 hours    **Ascent/Descent:** 850 m (2780′)

Eyjafjörður-Héðinsfjörður-Siglufjörður

Before heading back south to Reykjavík we are going to take advantage of the Siglufjorður ski area and use their lifts to get in position for one final ascent. Our target is Illviðrishjúkur (Bad Weather Peak) sitting to the west of the fjord Siglufjorður, with a steep descent that will take us right back to your vehicle. Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon.

**Skiing:** 3-4 hours  **Ascent/Descent:** **Ascent** 250m (820′)**/Descent** 700m (2300′)

Siglufjörður-Reykjavík

Join one of the certified guides in the Icelandic Mountain Guides team on this group ski touring program around Iceland's northern mountains and fjords. And ski from impressive summits to the ocean.

Iceland’s North Mountains, 6 Day Group Ski Tour. 6-day trip. AIMG guide

https://www.mountainguides.is/multi-day-tours/alpine-ski-touring/mountains-and-fjords-of-the-north/

Iceland’s North Mountains, 6 Day Group Ski Tour

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