Hvannadalshnúkur Summit Iceland's Highest Mountain

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14 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

We take you into the real, high, and wild part of Iceland on this trip where you will not see many other tourists all day. You will have to cross glaciers and step over deep crevasses. You will have to dig deep and find the energy to keep going up this frozen mountain. The views on top are mind-blowing if you are not in the cloud. Our guides are mostly local and have many years of experience in the mountains here, top qualifications, and also a passion for sharing facts and stories from the area. Safety is also our number one priority and unlike the larger companies, we pick and choose our guides based on their history and skill base. Also, we will aim for the best weather windows and do our best for a safe and successful day. We also offer ski summits at the same price.

What's Included

All essential safety equipment. Crampons, mountain axe, harness, ropes
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Sandfell Öræfi

We will meet at the trailhead at the start of our hike. It is also good to either meet us for a chat the evening before the trip at pict expeditions - Feimna rjúpan in Svínafell. or you can give us a call so we can have a little briefing to make sure you are prepared for the hike.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Come with us on a journey up Iceland's highest mountain Hvannadalshnúkur. She sits at 2210m above sea level on the cusp of the mighty Vatnajökull (Iceland's largest Icecap)
In good weather, the views are second to none with an incredible panorama stretching for hundreds of kilometres.
This is a strenuous hike from near sea level up to over 2000m. The distance traveled is around 23km. So be prepared for a challenging but ultimately rewarding day in the high mountains of Iceland.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Pict expeditions

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