Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Meet your expert guide in Reykjavik and embark on an awesome skiing week on Iceland's volcanoes and glaciers!
This 5-day expedition includes accommodation in twin rooms of 3-star hotels, an experienced guide, and daily transport to your skiing spots and some of Iceland's most iconic natural sights.
On day 1, you will be picked up bright and early from your accommodation in and around Reykjavik for your first ski excursion. From there, you will hop from accommodation to accommodation every day, traveling the island in pursuit of its best and most beautiful slopes. Your skis will travel all kinds of terrain, from glaciers to active volcanoes, to majestic peaks overlooking the ocean. Your athletic efforts will culminate with your biggest ski outing on day 4, which will take you all the way up Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland's highest peak. The 2000 m ascent will be intense, but the incredible views combined with the adrenaline-surging descent down its untouched snow will make up for all of it.
Your hard work will be balanced out with some cultural visits in order to let off steam and recover from your more intense skiing days. As you travel to each new summit, stops will be made to visit some of Iceland's most iconic natural beauties, including its geysers, waterfalls, and black beaches.
Every evening you will have the opportunity to relax in a 3-star hotel. Give your aching muscles some love in the hot tubs and saunas, and fully immerse yourself in Icelandic-style natural homeopathy.
Perfect for hardcore ski junkies on the search for new summits offering unique views and cultural experiences!
Max Ascent: 2000 m (1.2 miles)
Time skiing: 4-12 hours a day
Day 1: REYKJAVÍK – HENGILL
- Pick-up from your accommodation at 9 AM for the first ski session. The terrain for day one is the geological marvel Hengil. This relatively short ascent will serve as a fun and varied warm-up to the week and offer you some nice views over the South-West of the island.
- Drive to your accommodation at Flúðir, stopping on the way to see the Geysirs at the Þingvellir National Park. Once at the accommodation, you will enjoy dinner and a hot tub!
Day 2: EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL GLACIER
Skiing time: 8-10 hours
- 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.
- Overnight at hotel Skógafoss.
Day 3: SOUTH COAST – GLACIER LAGOON
- Exploration of 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.
- Dinner and accommodation at the foot of our biggest challenge in Hvannadalshnúkur.
Day 4: HVANNADALSHNJÚKUR
Skiing time: 10-12 hours
Ascent: 2000 m (6900 ft)
- Ascent of Iceland's highest peak: Hvannadalshnúkur (2110 m/6922 ft).
- Dinner and second night at the foot of Hvannadalshnúkur.
** In case snow/weather conditions are not good on Hvannadalshnúkur we will have to change the itinerary to another similar summit in the area. **
Day 5: RETURN TO REYKJAVÍK
- Stop to see Skógafoss waterfall. Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
A good skiing level, strong endurance, and palpable motivation are required!
Special terms
Upon booking, please specify any dietary requirements and health conditions that your guide should know before embarking on the expedition.
A minimum of 4 people are required for this activity to take place. If this number is not reached, the activity will be fully cancelled and fully reimbursed.
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Transport in 4x4 minibus
- Welcome dinner on day 1
- Accommodation (4 nights)
- Skiing equipment
- Accommodation in Reykjavik before and after the expedition
- Meals
- Ski gear
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Toiletries
