Bright Night Hikes (BNH-2), East of Langjokull

Five night hiking tour

Night 1

Distance: about 16km
Estimated travelling time: about 7 hours

The tour starts in Reykjavik with a hotel pickup at 09:00 from there our destination is in the incomparable geothermal area of Hveravellir up on the mids of the highlands. But we are in no hurry and along the way we stop for an hour at Thingvellir national park with its unique nature, another hour at the world famous Geysir geothermal region, an yet another hour by the magnificent waterfall Gullfoss. From there we drive up to the highlands to the Hveravellir area, take a bath in the natural hot-spring bathing-pool and take a power nap before we start our hike. We head south along the lava-field Kjalhraun, we take a hike to the crater and explore the pleasing environment. This is truly a remarkable world. From there we head west from Mount Strytur (847 meters over sea-level), down the large shield volcano over to Thjofadalur valley where we spend the day in a cosy little mountain hut.

Night 2

Distance: about 16km
Estimated travelling time: about 7 hours

We take a hike down south to Fremra-Sandfell mountain, then past the east side of Hrutfell mountain to the Thverbrekkur region where we spend the day in the friendly little mountain hut by Thverbrekknamuli.

Night 3

Distance: about 20 km
Estimated travelling time: about 8 hours

We head west along the hiking trail beneath the steep slopes of Hrutfell mountain (1393 meters over sea level), to glacier Kirkjujokull which is a glacier tounge down from the huge glacier Langjokull. There we enjoy the distinctive stillness of this vast wilderness before returning down the same trail to our little mountain hut.

Night 4

Distance: about 26 km
Estimated travelling time: about 10 hours

On this night we hike over fantastic landscape and we hike up on Solkatla and through Leggjabrjotur (Leg Breaker) and end in Karlsdrattur next to Hvitarvatn glacier lagoon. We sleep again in Thverbrekknamuli.

Night 5

Distance: about 16 km
Estimated travelling time: about 7 hours

We take a hike south the ancient upland Kjolur-road east of Baldheidi hill and Hrefnubudir to the inimitable lodge in Hvitarnes where we hit the bed. If we are lucky, the famous house-ghost will keep us awake. After our sleep we drive back to Reykjavik. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included.

Included in price:
Guiding, transfer from/to Reykjavík by bus, jeep transfer for food and equipment between campsites, food for 6 days (except breakfast on day one and dinner the last day), tents & cooking gear.

Bring with you:
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking boots are a vital!
Sleeping bag and mattress can be rented from us if you let us know in advance.

Available: During summer, every year.

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

Minimum participants:  10

Maximum participants:  30

Price per Person:  EUR 950

Accommodation: Tents and mountain huts

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