Five Days Hike
Hiking through nature & history
Hiking & Storytelling
A variety of medium level day hikes with information about the history and way of life at the periphery of populated areas and the wilderness, mixed with basic facts regarding the geology and natural history of the area. Unique accommodation and delicious local food throughout the tour.















Tour Details
Check out the highlights for the Five Days Hike. We can’t wait to give you this unique experience!
- Fully guided tour
- Authentic accommodation
- Local food
- Transport
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Operated: 2-6 September and upon request
Pick up: Egilsstaðir Airport or your hotel or guesthouse in Egilsstaðir from 8:30 am (first morning flight)
Drop off: We return our guests to Egilsstaðir Airport in the evening of day 5
Departing from: The Wilderness Center
Difficulty:
Group size: 2–16
Minimum age: 16
Language:
Price: 170,000 ISK (1,429 USD)
- Accommodations can be upgraded
- The tour can be done as a private tour, personalized to your wishes
- Extend your stay and give yourself time to truly immerse yourself in this amazing destination
Suggested gear:
Clothing for the hike:
- T-shirt or vest, wool or fleece
- Woolen socks
- Warm sweater (e.g. Icelandic wool sweater) or fleece jacket
- Light, quick-dry hiking pants
- Hiking shoes
For the day rucksack:
- Woolen undergarments (top and long-johns)
- Extra outer top (such as a thick jumper or a light down jacket)
- An extra pair of woolen socks (we recommend wool with terry). Never wear cotton liners!
- Proper Icelandic woolen mittens
- A woolen cap, balaclava, earband or similar
- Light rainwear (jacket and pants), e.g. Goretex
- Shinguards
And the little extras:
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Toilet tissue
- A small towel