This exciting treks in the Torfajokull region of Iceland involve walking
between simple huts. They are so remote that at certain times of the year we
are unlikely to see other tourists. We are not limited to areas accessible
by vehicle but explore the stunning landscapes fashioned by extreme
natural forces.
The landscape of Iceland is like nothing else on earth. Against a backdrop
of mountain, desert, giant ice-cap and cataclysmic ice-fall, we find a
strange natural phenomenon: hot springs; the devastation of volcanoes,
several of them beneath the sea or under ice-caps; the awe-inspiring
effects of erosion in this newly formed landscape and giant rivers with
their famed waterfalls. This is an overwhelming wilderness that offers
challenges to the adventurous traveler!
Here, away from the tourist routes, venture only the occasional geologist,
surveyor or adventurer, and in autumn, farmers on horseback driving their
sheep from the summer pastures. Few people will cross the interior passes
and it will be deserted, save for the cry of the Whimbrel and Golden
Plover.
Group Size: Min 4, max 15 plus
trek leader
BTJ11 Fri 11 May - Fri 25 May BTJ28A Thu 28 Jun - Thu 12 Jul (departure
guaranteed) BTJ28B Sat 28 Jul - Sat 11 Aug
14
nights/15 days - Day 1 Arrive Keflavik, transfer to Reykjavik. 2
Transfer by bus to Fljotsdalur with the afternoon free to explore. 3
Walk to Einhyrningur Hut, crossing River Gilsa en-route. 4 Walk
past the amazing Markarfljot Gorge and Lifrarfjoll to Krokur, crossing
River Hvitmaga. 5 Walk to hut north of Laufafell. 6 Free day
at Laufafell. 7 Cross upper River Markarfljot and walk to
Hrafrtinnusker Hut. 8 Walk to Landmannalaugan. 9 Morning
free in Landmannalaugan. Walk to Jokuldalir Hut, crossing minor rivers. 10
Walk to Alftavatn Hut, crossing River Sydri-Ofaera. 11 Based at
Alftavatn,
walking Eldgja to Ófærufoss and back. 12 Morning free. Afternoon
walk to Holaskjol Hut. 13 Transfer back to
Reykjavik. 14 Free in Reykjavik. 15 Transfer to Keflavik
airport for journey home.
Itinerary
will vary depending on the time of year.
Sherpa
Notes
Max
Altitude
1158m. Due to residual snow and possible unsettled weather in May we would advise only experienced walkers to
join this departure.
Accommodation
and Meals
Hostel style accommodation while in Reykjavik and basic huts
throughout the tour. We have to camp in Strutslaug. All meals are
included except in Reykjavik.
Support
This is a backpacking trek and you should expect to carry up to 15kg
each day. This is more than compensated for by the true wilderness
experience that Iceland offers.
Internal
Travel
Regular bus transfers between Keflavik airport and Reykjavik and
return. Country bus towards Fljotsdalur, mountain bus back from Eldgja.
This exciting treks in the Torfajokull region of Iceland involve walking
between simple huts. They are so remote that at certain times of the year we
are unlikely to see other tourists. We are not limited to areas accessible
by vehicle but explore the stunning landscapes fashioned by extreme
natural forces.