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Challenge yourself by climbing 3 glacier-covered volcanoes on your skis
Climb the tallest peak of Iceland – Hvannadalshnúkur, and ski down!
Explore the scenic South Iceland and its beautiful glaciers on skis
Travel with an organized group of like-minded fellow skiers, led by professional guide
Enjoy a relaxing rest-day by visiting the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, the picturesque village Vík, glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón and more
For this ski touring adventure, you will take full advantage of the breathtaking variety of Icelandic Mountain scenery. The tour includes three stunning peaks, all of them glacier-covered volcanoes.
With every peak, the skiing objective gets more challenging but, at the same time, more rewarding. The first peak is the iconic Snæfellsjökull Glacier on the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula. From there, you’ll head on to the world-famous Eyjafjallajökull Glacier, well known for the troubles it caused for air travel during its eruption in 2010.
Fittingly, the final challenge is Iceland's highest summit, Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m / 6921ft), towering over Vatnajökull icecap, the largest in Europe.
On this six-day tour, you will also take time to see the sights on your way and ski in other areas, depending on weather and conditions each time.
For this ski touring adventure, you will take full advantage of the breathtaking variety of Icelandic Mountain scenery. The tour includes three stunning peaks, all of them glacier-covered volcanoes.
With every peak, the skiing objective gets more challenging but, at the same time, more rewarding. The first peak is the iconic Snæfellsjökull Glacier on the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula. From there, you’ll head on to the world-famous Eyjafjallajökull Glacier, well known for the troubles it caused for air travel during its eruption in 2010.
Fittingly, the final challenge is Iceland's highest summit, Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m / 6921ft), towering over Vatnajökull icecap, the largest in Europe.
On this six-day tour, you will also take time to see the sights on your way and ski in other areas, depending on weather and conditions each time.
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Ski Touring Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Drive to Hengill
Your objective for today is local delight Hengill – your day stars at 09:00 with a pickup at your accommodation. You will be heading for the geological theme-park of Hengill that opens to local ski-tourers in the late season. The mountains offers a nice warm up for us with a relatively short accent that at the same time is incredibly varied and fun. The mountain offers amazing views over the SW part of your little island (road closures and snow conditions may dictate some other local objective on this first day).
The drive to your accommodation at Flúðir takes you through the Þingvellir national part and you will stop at the Geysir geothermal area for some geology in action. In Flúðir – dinner and hut-tub!
Overnight Location: Hotel near Flúðir
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Eyjafjallajökull
Day three will be your second challenge; the climb of the famous Eyjafjallajökull which erupted in 2010 and caused enormous disruption to air travel across western and northern Europe for several days. It is a 1,651m high stratovolcano with a magnificent view from the top. The vertical ascent is around 1,600 m and the tour takes from 8-10 hours.
Overnight Location: Hotel at foot of Glacier Eyjafjallajökull
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Glacier Lagoon
You’ll explore the beautiful South Coast today including many highlights like the black beach of Reynisfjara, the picturesque village Vík, the Skaftafell National Park, the glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón and diamond beach.
Overnight Location: Hotel near Hvannadalshnúkur
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Hvannadalshnúkur Climb
You can expect a long day today, as the group makes the ascent of Hvannadalshnúkur (2110 m/6922 ft). Iceland’s highest peak. This will be the most difficult day of the trip with 2000m ascension that can take from 10-12 hours. The peak is in the north-western rim of the Öræfajökull volcano and promises an unforgettable ascent with breathtaking panoramic views. The ascent will be rewarded with a 2000m slope. Dinner and second night at the foot of Hvannadalshnúkur.
Overnight Location: Hotel near Hvannadalshnúkur
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Return to Reykjavík
All good things must come to an end, and it is time to head back to Reykjavík. On your way back, you will stop by the impressive Skógafoss waterfall. The tour will end in Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Ski Touring Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour Price and Dates
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Accommodation on Ski Touring around Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour
This tour is based in comfortable 3-star hotels in South Iceland. Standard rooms are of double occupancy and has all the modern amenities to make your trip more comfortable.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Ski Touring around Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Reykjavik and after are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation in minibus is included for you and your luggage throughout the tour, including transfers to and from Reykjavik. Airport transfers are not included.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- All transfers
- Safety equipment
Not included
- Flights to and from Reykjavik
- Lunch on day 1 and day 6
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Ski equipment
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- How hard is the Ski Touring around Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour?
- What equipment do I need to have with me for this tour?
- Touring skis (AT – Telemark – Split-board)
- Ski boots
- Skins, cut for the skis, in good working conditions.
- Ski-crampons
- Ski poles
- Avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel
- Small first AID kit including a blister kit
- Ski socks
- Warm underwear / wool or synthetics
- Pants, e.g soft-shell
- Light fleece jacket
- A soft-shell jacket or other windproof and breathable layer
- Waterproof jacket and pants.
- Light puffy jacket (e.g. down or Primaloft)
- Ski-goggles
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Water bottle/thermos (1 – 2 liters total)
- Gloves – two pairs thin and thick
- Sun block, lip balm, etc
- Back-pack with straps for skis (30 – 40 liters) / (1800 - 2500 cu in)
- Ski helmet (optional)
- Ski strap
- Favorite sweets / energy bars (optional)
- Do I need a visa to travel to Iceland?
- Are meals included on the Ski Touring around Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Reykjavik to start this tour?
- Is the Ski Touring the Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour in English?
- Where does the Ski Touring the Iceland’s Volcanoes Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Iceland?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Iceland?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 5 / 5. This is a physically demanding tour with significant daily ascents. You should be fit and have previous ski-touring experience.
Please check the list below:
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover ski touring. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Keflavík International Airport in Reykjavik (KEF) which can be reached from most of major airports in Europe.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends where it starts, in Reykjavik.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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Icelandic Mountain Guides are a boutique adventure tour company that has been sharing the best of Iceland’s beautiful wilderness since 1994. Their passion for nature and adventure drives them to provide quality, fun and educational experiences for their guests. They are also committed to the environment, carbon neutralizing all of their day tours.
