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2-day hike in Hornvík bay, Iceland
Runar, an experienced mountain leader, will take you on this amazing hike to the heart of the Hornstrandir reserve in the Hornvík bay in Iceland. Don’t miss the chance and discover this wonderful place!
Description
Iceland is a beautiful country with some of the most pristine terrains on Earth! The sheer beauty that surrounds Iceland, makes it a true paradise. And one of the most stunning places here is the Hornvík bay in the Hornstrandir reserve.
Over our 2-day hike we will unveil all the beauty the Hornvík bay guards. It is a true magical land surrounded by magnificent cliffs. And, countless species of native birds, including the Horbjarb bird, call these cliffs home. There are over 6 million birds nesting here!
But there are many other animals that inhabit these lands. The most famous and curious one is the Arctic Fox. They are so relaxed and comfortable with the human presence that they tend to get very close. So, chances are we’ll see a couple throughout our journey.
We’ll begin our adventure taking a ferry ride. Therefore, we’ll enjoy some of the best sceneries from the water. Also, we will visit some of the most iconic fjords in the region, like the Veiðileysufjörður fjord. And, we’ll cross intriguing mountain passes to get mesmerizing views of everything around us.
During our trip, we will even run into some snow, that will just make it even more playful. Finally, we’ll take a nice trek through a pristine and remote beach.
Due to the short nature of our trip and the many amzing places we can visit, the most difficult thing will be to choose. So, I will take into careful consideration all your requests. And I will suggest some of my favorite spots. However, please note that the itinerary might change depending on the weather and ocean conditions, as well as the ability of the group.
If you want to join this adventure in Iceland, send me a request. I promise you will have a wonderful time here!
During 2019 there will be departures from June to early september, every friday and sunday.
I also guide this 3-day coastal kayaking tour in Iceland.
Details
Accommodation Camping |
More info Try to pack as light as possible. You’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag. I recommend you bring: warm outdoor clothing including hiking pants and warm upper layers (avoid cotton); waterproof jacket and pants; waterproof high-top hiking boots with ankle support; hat and gloves; a small backpack; a personal medical kit; sunglasses, sunscreen and after sun cream; binoculars; a water bottle and a pillow cover. And don't forget your camera! |
Meeting point Borea Adventures office on Aðalstræti 17. https://www.boreaadventures.com/about_borea/location/ |
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About the guide
I hold a degree in geography and started my guiding career as a mountain biking and hiking guide in the summer for different adventure companies in Iceland. I also worked as a tourism consultant for few years but felt it was time to put my skills into practice and put up an adventure operation in cooperation with other good people.
I was a boy scout when I was younger and learned to love the outdoors, especially the mountains. Skiing, ice & rock climbing and kayaking are my favorite sports and a part of his job. I have for years led mountaineering and avalanche SAR courses for the Icelandic Rescue Team Association.
Among other things, I have scaled 6000 m peaks in Peru, done skiing and kayaking expeditions in Greenland, climbed in the Alps few times and done paragliding in the Pyrenees.
I have finished WFR first aid training, hold a BCU 4 star kayaking certificate, have finished my marine CTCW training to be qualified as a professional crew member and Canadian Level I and Level II avalanche training.
My great experience and expertise means that you're in safe hands.
What people are saying about Borea Adventures
Marla Wolkowicz
4.00
September 2019
Marla Wolkowicz
4.00
September 2019
Runar Karlsson was not our guide. We were surprised to discover, only on the day of our hike upon our arrival to your office, that he wasn’t. A disappointment, after we had received a detailed explanation from Runar describing his skills and CV days before. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding on our part, but we were under the impression we had booked this hike as a private venture for the four of us well in advance, since the date we requested was not part of the dates standardly offered. Therefore we thought we were going to benefit from Runar’s geologic expertise and personal attention during our hike. Instead, again we were surprised to discover another hiker was joining our group to whom our guide directed most of his attention and time. The two of them hiked well ahead of the rest of us for most of the hike. Also, we were offered little unsolicited geologic or local information from our guide, which was an important aspect of this hike and something we were all looking forward to learning. It was an exhilarating hike and the views were spectacular but it was not the experience we were led to believe it would be.
Anonymous
2.00
September 2019
Runar wasn\'t our guide. I already sent a review to Boreas Adventures. We were disappointed with the hike. It was much shorter than we expected and less challenging than we expected. The guide wasn\'t very knowledgeable and we probably could have done the trip without him. The best part of the trip was on the boat when we saw 2 humpback whales.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | ISK 89900 each |
Group of 2 | ISK 89900 each |
Group of 3 | ISK 89900 each |
Group of 4 | ISK 89900 each |
Group of 5 | ISK 89900 each |
Group of 6 | ISK 89900 each |
Group of 7 | ISK 89900 each |
Group of 8 | ISK 89900 each |
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Price details
Price per person to join a group from 4 to 8 people.
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We did not have Runar Karlsson as our guide. Instead we enjoyed the expertise of a young Icelandic woman who also serves as an Olympic Cross-Country coach for Icelandic youth. She guided us along the Hornstrandir coast towards one of the Arctic Fox habitats. Although no foxes were seen we learned much about the area, the fjord and its history. We also enjoyed a walk with her to a lovely waterfall behind the farmhouse.