Iceland Eastern Fjords Hiking Tour
The Viknaslodir Trail & Highlights of the Southern Ring Road
- Available: June, July, August
- Activity: Level 4
- Accommodations: Comfortable Hotels, Rustic Lodging
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Group Size:
6-16 Guests
Min Age: 18
Highlights
- Hike the famed Viknaslodir Trail, showcasing mountains, lava fields, glaciers, icebergs, and waterfalls
- Take in black-sand beaches, icebergs, and powerful waterfalls along the famous southern Ring Road!
- Blend epic trails and iconic touring on this fully guided adventure, and bookend your trip in Reykjavik
Itinerary
Arrive in Iceland
Day 1
After an early morning arrival at the airport, your MT Sobek trip leader will transfer you to the hotel, where you start the day with breakfast. Take the rest of today to relax and explore the capital city. Tonight, meet up with the rest of the group for a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
Transportation: 40-minute private bus transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Egilsstadir & Hike to Lodmundarfjordur
Day 2
After breakfast, transfer to the Reykjavik domestic airport for an awe-inspiring flight over the highlands to Egilsstadir in eastern Iceland, departing at 9.15am (subject to change). The 60-minute flight includes spectacular views of Mount Hekla, the Vatnajokull ice cap, and Mount Askja. From Egilsstadir, drive to the deep fjord harboring the coastal village of Seydisfjordur, to begin the hike. Set out over green mountains and plateaus down to the uninhabited Lodmundarfjordur, which was, for many years, one of the most isolated and inaccessible communities in Iceland. Luggage for the next 3 nights will be delivered by four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Accommodation: Lodmundarfjordur Hut-Lodmundarfjordur, Iceland
Activity: 5-7 hours/7 miles hiking with 1,970' elevation gain/loss
Transportation: 1-hour flight transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike from Lodmundarfjordur to Husavik
Day 3
Take a morning walk to the old chapel at the foot of the beautiful fjord, then along the north seashore of Lodmundarfjordur and down to Husavik (House Bay). Loðmundarfjorður fjord is an impressive valley that was once home to 100 people at the turn of the 20th century, thanks to rich farmlands and accessible fishing grounds. The hike leads through the massive Loðmundarskriður, formed thousands of years ago when the adjacent mountain literally burst forth.
Accommodation: Husavik Mountain Hut-Husavik (House Bay), Iceland
Activity: 5-7 hours/9 miles hiking with 1,970' elevation gain/loss
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walk from Husavik to Breidavik
Day 4
Wake for an enjoyable walk from Husavik to Breidavik over an impressive pass at the foot of 1,200-ft Mount Hvitserkur - an odd formation of white rhyolite with basalt intrusions. Descend toward Breidavik (Wide Bay), a majestic place with coastal marsh, black sandy beaches, and scattered Siberian driftwood. Curious seals often come around to observe hikers.
Accommodation: Breidavik Mountain Hut-Breidavik (Wide Bay), Iceland
Activity: 5-7 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,800' elevation gain and 1,640' elevation loss
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walk from Breidavik to Borgarfjorður Eystri
Day 5
From Breidavik, set out across the massive pastel rhyolite mountains that, depending on the way the sun catches them, turn from pink to blue to ochre. Continue the hike via Brunavik (Brown Bay) downhill to Borgarfjordur Eystri, a small picturesque inlet that faces the open sea, featuring shores dotted with charming, small houses.
Accommodation: Blabjorg Guesthouse
Activity: 6 hours/8-10 miles hiking two passes at 1,000' and one pass at 1,300'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike in the Dyrfjoll Mountains & Head to Egilsstadir
Day 6
Today hike in the Dyrfjoll Mountains, a perfect complement to the Borgarfjordur fjord. Have a short transfer to the trailhead just below the majestic faces of the Dyrfjoll cliffs, reaching the Storud (Big Rocky Ground), an enormous chaos of large boulders intersected by a glacial river. After marveling at this spectacular setting, continue the hike along the foothills of the mountains, meeting up with the bus for the scenic drive to Egilsstadir - and on our hotel for the overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Hotel Egilsstadir
Activity: 6 hours/8.5 miles hiking two passes at 300' and 1,000'
Transportation: 1.5 hour private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take In the Hengifoss Waterfall & Head to Hofn
Day 7
After breakfast, transfer to the Hengifoss Waterfall, where you enjoy a walk and picnic lunch before continuing south again. Drive over the Oxi pass down to Berufjorður fjord, stopping shortly at Djupivogur village for a short walk along this picturesque harbor. Then continue west past the Lonsvik lagoon, a gathering place for thousands of wild swans and a destination for many migratory birds. After the walk, enjoy the scenic drive that passes the Cape of Whales and the imposing glacial masses as the Vatnajokull ice cap flows down from the mountains.
Accommodation: Hotel Hofn-Hofn, Iceland
Activity: 2 hours/3 miles hiking with 100' elevation gain
Transportation: 3.5-hour private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise on Jokulsarlon Lagoon & Short Hike in Skaftafell National Park
Day 8
Start the day with a drive along the south coast enjoying views of the immense Oræfajokull glacier as it crawls across black sand. Take a 60-minute zodiac tour among the black and blue icebergs of the Jokulsarlon lagoon. Continue westward and arrive in the Skaftafell National Park, the location of today's short hike to Svartifoss (The Black Waterfall), a famed waterfall in a horseshoe-shaped gorge. Continuing west again, come to the endless Eldhraun lava field covered with thick carpets of silvery moss.
Accommodation: Hotel Katla-Vik, Iceland
Activity: 2-mile/1-hour easy hike
Transportation: 60-minute zodiac ride & 3.5-hour private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss and Golden Circle
Day 9
On this last day, stroll along the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, and take in the beautiful waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. You'll explore the famous Golden Circle including the majestic Gullfoss waterfall and the spouting spring Geysir witnessing its enormous eruptions. Finally, visit Thingvellir National Park and walk along the fault lines that make evident the rifting of the earth's crust. You'll hear about the major historic events that have taken place here and come to understand this is a UNESCO world heritage site. Arrive in Reykjavik in the late afternoon and check into the hotel before your farewell dinner with the group.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
Activity: 1-2 miles/2-3 hours easy walking and touring
Transportation: 3.5-hour private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Soak in the Blue Lagoon & Depart from Reykjavik
Day 10
After breakfast, enjoy a little time for shopping or exploring before departing Reykjavik at 11am, transferring 45 minutes south to the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Located in a lava field, the lagoon holds six million liters of geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours. Soak in the steamy mineral waters, or get a natural massage under the powerful waterfalls, before showering up and transferring back to the Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport for departure flights home (please schedule flights after 5:00pm).
Transportation: 45-minute private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Dates & Prices
- 2024
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2024
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- $7,895 price per person dbl occ+$500 internal airfare+$850 single supplementAvailable
- $7,895 price per person dbl occ+$500 internal airfare+$850 single supplementAvailable
- $7,895 price per person dbl occ+$500 internal airfare+$850 single supplementAvailable
- $7,895 price per person dbl occ+$500 internal airfare+$850 single supplementAvailable
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2024 Pricing
7 to 9 guests from $8,195 per person double occupancy
6 guests from $8,595 per person double occupancy
Additional Costs:
Private pricing excludes potential additional costs such as internal airfare, single supplement, or any park fees that may be required for the trip.
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June, July, August
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- All breakfasts, almost all lunches and dinners as noted in the itinerary
- Snacks and water between meals
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- Private guided tours at historic sites, museums, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the itinerary
- Special events and other select attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
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- Park and other entry fees (unless otherwise noted)
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the itinerary
- Select transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Baggage transfers and porterage
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- International airfare, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
- Alcoholic beverages (MT Sobek provides wine at select events)
- Gratuities for MT Sobek guides and guide-drivers
- Travel Protection Program
- Personal expenses
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Your Guides
The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Elisabet Atladottir
After having many indoor jobs, the idea of working outside and exploring nature and different parts of Iceland motivated Elísabet to become a guide. She loves spending time outdoors, seeing great views, hiking, climbing, running, camping, and almost everything that involves being in a beautiful landscape. She also has an arty side and enjoys drawing, painting, and photographing. Hike with Elísabet on MT Sobek's popular Iceland adventures.

Dagny Indrioadottir
Dagny enjoys taking time to explore the wonders of Iceland, whether guiding, traveling, or working as a warden in a remote mountain hut. She is a folklorist with a degree in gender studies and loves sharing her home country with travelers on all different kinds of trips-from hut-to-hut hikes and cross-country skiing adventures to bird-watching tours. In her spare time Dagný likes to travel to faraway countries to hike, climb in the mountains, and soak up different cultures.

Ivar Finnbogason
Ivar is a legend! He is one of Iceland's best and most active mountaineers and ice climbers, racking up many first ascents. Ivar also guides ski-touring trips in winter, and climbing and hiking trips in summer-occasionally stepping outside of Iceland to guide around Mont Blanc, Mt. Elbrus, and Mt. Vinson. In addition to being an experienced guide, Ivar manages and develops the mountaineering and climbing courses to train new guides. Meet Ivar on MT Sobek's popular adventures in Iceland.
Activity Level
This trip is rated activity level 4. During the first part of this trip, the hikes can be long - up to 8 hours. However, we will also have some good R&R when we stay in bright and cheerful huts. Towards the second half of the trip, there is less hiking as we spend more time touring the sights with shorter walks.
Learn more about activity levels here.
Activity Snapshot
Day 2
5-7 hours/7 miles hiking with 1,970' elevation gain/loss
Day 3
5-7 hours/9 miles hiking with 1,970' elevation gain/loss
Day 4
5-7 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,800' elevation gain and 1,640' elevation loss
Day 5
6 hours/8-10 miles hiking two passes at 1,000' and one pass at 1,300'
Day 6
6 hours/8.5 miles hiking two passes at 300' and 1,000'
Day 7
2 hours/3 miles hiking with 100' elevation gain
Day 8
2-mile/1-hour easy hike
Day 9
1-2 miles/2-3 hours easy walking and touring
Accommodations
Modern, stylish country and city hotels packed with amenities, clean comfortable wilderness huts in remote locations, and simple, friendly guesthouses.
Weather
Iceland's weather motto is "Expect Everything!" Rain is possible at any time, but have your sunglasses and shorts too!
Know Before You Book
On this trip we spend 3 nights in wilderness huts with communal (side-by-side) sleeping arrangements. The huts are bright and clean, but there are no private rooms. We will also spend 1 night at a guesthouse (Night 5) with shared bathroom facilities. Singles will have to share a room on these 4 nights.
FAQs
Who will meet me on arrival?
Your trip leader will meet you outside of the customs and immigration area at the Reykjavik Keflavík International airport (KEF) between 6:30am and 7am on Day 1 of the trip.
What are the Icelandic huts like on this trip?
The huts we use are basic and communal, but also clean, comfortable and rather charming. Comforts include wood-burning stoves, a gas stove for cooking, modern flush toilets, and showers.
Do I need to bring my own sleeping bag for sleeping in the huts?
You will need a sleeping bag for the 3 nights spent in the huts, but you may also rent our sleeping bags rather than bringing your own (let us know in advance).
Is there another option besides sleeping in the communal huts on this trip?
There is option to camp nearby in tents, but don't expect to sleep under the stars as we will experience nearly 24-hour sunlight on this trip.
Will I see the northern lights?
No. This tour takes place in summer, when there is nearly 24-hours of daylight, making the northern lights impossible to see. Departures in late August and early September might have a rare sighting during short spells of darkness.
How does this trip differ from you Iceland Natural Wonders Hiking trip?
This trip is a Level-4 hiking trip, with longer days of hiking making it more strenuous. This trip also explores the famous southern Ring Road!