Group Climbing in Iceland, 3 peaks challenge
6 days group climbing in Iceland, to Mt. Hengill, Hekla, and impressive Hvannadalshnúkur, with one of the certified guides in the Icelandic Mountain Guides team.
Group
6 Days
Jun, Jul, Aug
Fit
Intermediate
Description
Join us on this 6-day trip group climbing expedition in Iceland. We will go up 3 progressive peaks, finishing with Hvannadalshnúkur, the highest peak in the country. In between, we will enjoy the variety of landscapes of the South Coast of the island.
Starting from Reykjavik, we will start with an easy ascent of Mt. Hengill (805 m), from where we will appreciate the views of Þingvellir National Park. We will then move on to the very active Hekla volcano (1491 m). During this ascent we will go through rough lava and maybe even snow,before getting to the summit. The last objective of the trip is to climb the highest mountain in Iceland, Hvannadalshnúkur, at 2110 m. Located in Skaftafell National Park, raising above the huge glacier of Vatnajökull, this beautiful mountain is the ultimate challenge of this program.
Between ascents, we will enjoy the breathtaking landscapes that surround Skaftafell and Landamannalaugar. We will also have time to bathe in hot springs and discover Iceland’s distinct birdlife.
The trip starts and ends in Reykjavik, and is open to everyone above 16 years old and in optimal physical shape. Hiking time per day varies in between 4 and 14 hours. Climbing Hvannadalshnúkur requires using crampons and ropes for glacier traverse, and although it doesn’t require previous technical knowledge, the round trip takes 14 hours and is physically demanding.
Contact us if you want to go climbing in Iceland. This is the ideal program to discover mountaineering here. You’ll be amazed by some of the incredible landscapes you’ll see!
In addition, if you’re looking for other outdoors trips in Iceland you can check out our ice climbing trip.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transportation start and back
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
- Breakfast
Price details
Safety equipment
Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavik – Mt. Hengill ascent
Pick up from hotel in Reykjavik, and drive to Mt. Hengill, where we will go up the 805 meter Vorðuskeggi Peak, from where we will see Þingvellir Lake and even the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. We will then complete the Golden Circle circuit visiting Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall. Night accommodation in Mt. Hekla mountain hut/hostel.
Day 2: Climbing Mount Hekla
This climb will take us to the steaming crater of highly active Mt. Hekla volcano.
Note: It may happen that the civil authorities advise not to climb Hekla, due to its activity. If this happens, we will replace this ascent with a similar one for day 2.
Day 3: Travel to Skaftafell through Landmannalaugar
Driving through the natural reserve of Fjallabak we will get to the amazing valley of Landmannalaugar. Here we have a couple of options, like taking a bath in a hot river, or hiking up to the blue peak of Bláhnúkur volcano. We then aim to our last destination, Vatnajökull National Park, in Skaftafell, where we will arrive driving through the canyon of Eldgjá.
Day 4: Summiting Hvannadalshnúkur!
Long but rewarding day to get to the top of the highest summit in Iceland, of 2119 meters.
Day 5: Visit of the seabird colony and Jökulsárlón
After the big physical challenge of day 4, we’ll have a resting day visiting a couple locations in the mind-blowing Skaftafell NP: Ingólfshöfði bird colony, and the glacier lagoon of Jökulsárlón, where the icebergs break off from Vatnajökull glacier and flow down through the lagoon all the way to the sea.
Day 6: South coast drive back to Reykjavik
The route that goes along the south coast, which will take us back to the west, is one of the most scenic in the world. Just to name a few highlights, we will visit the iconic waterfall of Skógarfoss, and pass beneath Eyjafjallajökull, before arriving back to Reykjavik in the afternoon.
Details
Accommodation In mountain huts, sleeping bag accommodation. |
More info This program can take up to 12 participants. |
Meeting point Reykjavík airport |
About the guide
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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