Hike to the top of Mt. Hekla

Available June - September 
Summer Edition / Winter Edition 

Mt. Hekla is Iceland's most famous volcano and was often referred to as the gate to hell back in the days due to its frequent eruptions. It's most recent eruption was in 2000 and the mountain is due to erupt around 2010 so we wait excitingly.  The mountain towers over South Iceland at around 1500 meters. The height varies due to movements of the earth crusts and seismic movements.

Hiking to the top of Mt. Hekla has become a very popular route in the past few years, both for hikers and skiers, summiting the moutain. The view from the top of the moutain is wide and beautiful; you can see all of Fjallabak mountains, up to Vatnajökul glacier (Europe's biggest glacier) not to mention all the evidence of recent and longstanding volcanic activity.

Details

Price
27.990 ISK per person

Included
Pick up from Reykjavik,  packed lunch, guidance and glacier gear (if needed)

Equipment needed
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Hikingboots are a vital! (can be rented upon request)

Pick up time
08:00 from your hotel/hostel/guesthouse

Guaranteed departures
From 10th June to 31st September every Wednesday with the minimum of 2 persons and 4 persons on other days

Durantion
12 hours (6-8 hours hiking)

Age limit
16 years
 

 
Disclaimer
All trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Reykjavik Backpackers and/or the tour operator do not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk. Please note that all outdoor trips are subject to weather and the guide has the right to cancel the trip at any time due to weather and/or conditions.