East Fjords Trek

Arrive to Keflavik where you are met and transferred to your hotel in Reykjavik this evening.

Transfer this morning to the airport for your early AM domestic flight to Egilsstaðir on the east side of the island. Meet up with your hiking group here and set out towards Borgarfjörður Eystri, which lies about 55 miles to the coast. En route, stop close to the pass for today's hike towards a little oasis named Stórurð, which offers amazing views of the Dyrfjöll mountain range. Eat lunch here before continuing the hike along the northern side of the mountains to Njarðvík where you meet your pickup and head to the little village of Bakkagerði where you will overnight. After dinner, wander around and explore this tiny town. 

Hiking: 11 miles (18km) / 6-8 hours
Total ascent/descent: 1970ft (600 m) / 2625 ft (800m) 

Today set out hiking up a low pass and down into the Brúnavík Inlet, which is more like a hidden cove along the coast. Here enjoy the sound of the waves from the North Atlantic Ocean before continuing the hike into a valley and over the Súluskarð Pass. From here enjoy the views of the colorful hills and mountaintops nearby. Descend down into Kjólsvík Inlet and continue along the path over the lower Kjólsvíkurvarp Pass until you arrive with your descent down into Breiðavík Inlet. As one of the largest deserted inlets in the area, hiking here gives you a sense of feeling completely removed from civilization. 

Hiking: 9 miles (14km) / 7-9 hours
Total ascent/descent: 1315 ft (400m) / 1315 ft (400m)

Leave the colorful valley of Breiðavík this morning and set out hiking over the mountains towards the Húsavík Inlet. If weather permits today, the group climbs nearby Hvítserkur Mountain, one of the most colorful mountains which descends into the valley leading toward Húsavík. Spend the evening with a walk along the beach or a visit to the historic yet now abandoned village church. Overnight at the hut in Húsavík.

Hiking: 8 miles (13 km) / 5-7 hours
Total ascent/descent: 800 ft (550) / 1640 ft (500 m)

Today your hike leads you to the valley of Loðmundarfjörður fjord. The stunning scenery along the way is evidence of an ancient and massive mountainslide which burst out and nearly caused the mountain to collapse on itself. Hike through this amazing display of power and through the once well-populated valley. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding mountains and finish your hike to the fjord where your mountain hut awaits. Visit another old and abandoned church in this area.

Hiking: 9 miles (15 km) / 5-7 hours
Total ascent/descent: 1970 ft (600m) / 1970 ft (600m)

Enjoy your last hiking day by following an old path over Hjálmárdalsheiði. This used to be the main 'highway' between the Loðmundarfjörður valley farms and the Seyðisfjörður harbor and trading post. As you ascend the pass, the view to the southern fjords and mountaintops becomes visible. From Hall Pass you can see Seyðisfjörður in full view. Descend into the fjord, whose impressive panoramas and surrounding majestic mountains make it one of the most pictureque of your entire hike. Arrive to the main road here where you board your bus back to Egilsstaðir. Arrive in time for the late afternoon domestic flight to Reykjavik where you return to your hotel this evening.

Hiking: 9 miles (15km) / 5-7 hours
Total Ascent/Descent: 1970 ft (600m) / 1970 ft (600m)

Return to the airport for your return flight home, or continue with additional tours in South Iceland.