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| Starts: Reykjavik | Ends: Reykjavik |
| Trip type: Trekking | Operator: Icelandic Mount... |
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Trip Description:
6-days hiking and knitting in the Fjords of the East
This enchanting tour is taking us to the hidden treasure of the East of Iceland, mostly populated by elves. We will knit fairy like lace and hike in the untouched wilderness and colorful landscape of the unspoiled fjords and inlets. The “Trail of the deserted inlets” will take us between isolated coves and fjords over pinkish orange hills and green valleys, passing through mysterious and unearthy places with turkish water and black sand beaches. The genuine little fishing village has the best access to puffins in Iceland and the locals count at least 172 stories dealing with Elves that take place in the area. Combined with an Icelandic plant dyed workshop, it will be an unforgettable journey away from the mass tourism. All the way, Hélène will give us a very special insight into the Icelandic knitting heritage and we’ll learn new and old techniques. Accommodation in guesthouses and mountain huts.
Bring your companion with you! Non-knitters are most welcome and will be able to go horse riding (on location in Skjaldarvík) or relax or do whatever they want during the knitting workshops.
Departure:
29th June – 5th July 2012
Tours are operated both in English and French.
A glossary of English knitting terms is provided on request for Icelandic and German participants.
Not included in price: flights to and from Keflavík International airport
Group size: 6 - 12
Equipment list
Included in price:
1 guide/knitting instructor
2 nights at a guesthouse in Reykjavik, dressed beds and breakfast included.
2 nights in a guesthouse in Borgarfjörður Eystri, dressed beds, shared facilities
2 nights in a mountain hut, sleeping bag accomodations
Full board from day 1 til arrival in Reykjavík on day 5, breakfast and picnic lunch on day 6.
A support vehicle transporting luggage other than the necessary daypacks.
A cook who will also assist with guiding.
Yarn for knitting samples during the workshops.
Participants´ help with washing dishes is highly appreciated.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 0 (29.06.2012): Arrival in Iceland, accommodations at a comfortable guesthouse centrally located in Reykjavik, double room and shared facilities.
Day 1 (30.06.2012): Transfer to Reykjavík airport and flight to Egilsstaðir. Transfer to Borgarfjörður Eystri where we visit the local puffin colony before settling in at the local guesthouse. Dressed beds with shared facilities. Hike around the village to visit the Elfin hill and the little church. We pay a visit to the local designers and get a chance to knit and chat with them about the Elves.
Day 2 (1.07.2012): We set out for a full day´s hike to the inlet of Breiðavík enjoying the magnificent colors of the area. Hiking across passes and valleys till we reach the cosy hut at Breiðavík, where we will stay for the next 2 nights. Sleeping bag accomodations. Evening knitting and listening to Hélène telling us about the Icelandic knitting heritage.
Distance: 14 km/9 mi Walking time: 7-9 hrs Ascent/Descent:600 /800 m-1970/2625 feet
Day 3 (2.07.2012): We do a morning knitting workshop and set out for a short excursion in these splendid settings returning to the lovely hut for the night. Evening knitting under the midnight sun.
Walking time: 3-4 hrs
Day 4 (3.07.2012): We set out on a different route to Borgarfjörður Eystri arriving in the quaint little village in the afternoon. Accommodations in a guesthouse with dressed beds and shared facilities.
Distance: 12km 7,5 mi Walking time: 5-7 hrs Ascent/Descent:500 m/1650‘
Day 5 (4.07.2012) We start the day with a transfer to Vatnsskarð pass where our last hike awaits, taking us into the impressive Stórurð. After finishing our hike we continue to Egilsstaðir for the return flight to Reykjavík. Transfer to our guesthouse centrally located in Reykjavík, double rooms, shared facilities. Breakfast and lunch.
Distance: 14,5 km 9 mi Walking time: 6 – 8 hrs Ascent/Descent:300 m/500m 990’/1650’
Day 6 (5.07.2012) In the morning, we drive to Hvanneyri where we have an Icelandic plant dyed workshop with botanist and dyer Guðrún Bjarnadóttir. The colors of her plant dyed lace yarn (Hespa) remind us of the colors in the moutains we just left... We then enjoy a free afternoon in Reykjavík before meeting again in the evening at one of the largest knitting cafe in Iceland. Accommodations at a comfortable guesthouse centrally located in Reykjavík, double rooms, shared facilities. Breakfast and lunch.
