“A sheet of snow gleamed on the slopes of these distant mountains, the peaks brazenly pierced grey cloud to reappear above shifting vapours like reefs, suspended in the sky” - Journey to the Centre of the Earth , Jules Verne
The Hike
Working together as a team, using only the strength of our bodies and minds, we will hike together to the summit of Snæfellsjökull. Upon reaching the summit this natural way, you will be rewarded with an overwhelming sense of self-fulfillment and absolute triumph.
....Oh and the views over the entirety of the Snæfellsness peninsula, the Westfjords and even sometimes Reykjavik City are not too bad either.
The route
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The Glacier
Known world wide as the entrance to the centre of our Earth, Snæfellsjökull glacier is a mystical place, featured in folklore, novels and providing the inspiration for artists throughout the centuries. Not only is the glacier beautiful but it sits on top of a dormant volcano, so when you hike to the summit you can tick off two items on your bucktlist.
The Schedule
- Meeting time: Summer: 9 am - Winter: 8 am
- Duration: Summer 7/8 hours - Winter 10/12 hours
- Difficulty (scale 1-10): Seasonal variations of 6 and 9
Booking
- In the order summary of your booking (after selecting checkout) make sure to apply your promo code: 2020
- For help with promo codes click here.
- To use your government 5000isk voucher please contact us.
Included
- All required glacier gear which includes Climbing harness, Crampons, Ice axe, Hiking sticks, Safety line.
- Guided in English and Scandinavian.
- Short drive to Snæfellsjökull trail start
Excluded
- Sturdy hiking boots - can be rented at 1.500 ISK but please ask us when you book to ensure we have your size!
- Appropriate warm clothing, wet weather clothing
- Food and water
Please read the suggested Personal Equipment to bring on a glacier hike - Personal Equipment List
We do not operate Transport to and from Arnarstapi but we may be able to help you find a transfer service.
All Tours Prices include 11% VAT and Contribution to Icelandic forestry and landcare through the Kolviður Iceland Carbon Fund.
