“East Strandir, an area unknown to tourists yet thriving with culture wildlife and adventure”
Tour Summary
A tour for wild hikers and nature lovers, this remote and truly unique hike begins with a dip in a geothermal hot-pool but ends with a swim in another, truly immersing you within the volcanic soul of Iceland.
Your 9 day itinery consists of 5 hiking days, 2 sightseeing/driving days, a four hour boat ride and 2 days for Reykjavik sightseeing and flights. To ensure you get the very most out of your experience, we will organize all of your accommodation for you, transfers, travel and much more.
On our five hiking days we will hike between 6-8 hours per day, taking our time to soak in the landscapes, search for wildlife and daring photo opportunities, discover peaceful coves and share exciting local stories. The weather is never boring in Iceland so don’t forget to bring clothes for all weather, during this hike the temperature can vary from +20°C to -5°C!
Prices and booking
- Price: 1,380,000 isk for a private group of up to 6 people ( Price does not include cost of travel to and from Iceland and only includes the meals stated in the East-Strandir Itinery displayed at the bottom of the page)
- Booking: If you are interested in joining this tour and you would like more details then please complete the booking request below or send an email to gowest@gowest.is
East Strandir - A West Fjord´s secret
East Strandir, a remote area of north west Iceland is untouched and outstanding. Despite its inaccessibility, a handful of hardy locals live there all year round keeping the warm community spirit alive, protecting the endangered eider ducks and gathering their feathery down (which is worth more than its weight in gold!). Due to its outstanding purity and wildlife, East Strandir and the magnificent Drangajökull glacier are just now on the threshold of being declared a protected area, an idea that would oppose efforts to dam its rivers for industrial electricity production.
The Schedule
- When: July / August 2021
- Number of Days: 9
- Meeting point: Reykjavík
- Meeting time: 9am
- Group size: 2 - 6
- Physical difficulty (Scale 1 - 10): 6 - 7
All Tours Prices include 11% VAT and Contribution to Icelandic forestry and landcare through the Kolviður Iceland Carbon Fund.
