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5-Day Vatnajökull Wilderness Trek

5 days
Start and end in Reykjavik
4.6 (30 reviews)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Reykjavik to Nupsstadarskogar

    Reykjavik to Nupsstadarskogar
    Start point
    Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, Reykjavík, Iceland (BSÍ Bus Terminal , 07:15)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transport from Reykjavik to Nupsstadarskogar valley via public bus and river crossing
    Landmarks
    Kirkjubjarklaustur
    Nupsstadarskogar valley
  3. Day 2

    Nupsstadarskogar to Slttur

    Nupsstadarskogar to Slttur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Tvlitihylur waterfalls
    • Guided trek through Nps river canyons
    • Experienced mountain guide
    Landmarks
    Tvlitihylur waterfalls
    Nps river canyons
    Slttur lava plains
  4. Day 3

    Slttur to Grnaln glacier lagoon

    Slttur to Grnaln glacier lagoon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided trek to Grnaln glacier lagoon
    • Experienced mountain guide
    Landmarks
    Eggjar hills
    Grnaln glacier lagoon
    Skeiarrjkull glacier
  5. Day 4

    Grnaln to Norurdalur valley

    Grnaln to Norurdalur valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided glacier crossing of Skeiarrjkull
    • Safety equipment for glacier crossing
    • Experienced mountain guide
    Landmarks
    Skeiarrjkull glacier
    Grnafjall Mountain
    Norurdalur valley
    Vatnajkull National Park
    Skaftafell
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  6. Day 5

    Norurdalur to Reykjavik

    Norurdalur to Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike through Kjs valley and Morsrdalur
    • Transfer from Skaftafell to Reykjavik by public bus
    • Experienced mountain guide
    Landmarks
    Kjs valley
    Hvannadalshnkur
    Morsrdalur valley
    Bjarstaarskgur Arctic birch forest
    Skaftafell
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Rating
4.6 (30 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
50%
Cancellation policy

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