Easy half day hiking tour in the beautiful mountains around Ísafjörður fishing village in the Icelandic West fjords.
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Easy.
This hike takes you into the wide and lush green valley of Hnifsdalur where we will follow an old road up to the Thjofatindar peaks. Between the peaks is a mountain pass that offers a spectacular view over Isafjordur village. From there we make our way down to Seljalandsdalur valley, passing small mountain lakes and patches of almost fluorescent green moss. From the cross country ski center in Seljalandsdalur, we walk the main road back to Isafjordur.
Guaranteed Departures: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:50 from the Tourist Information Center. Please be there on time as the bus leaves promptly at 13:00. Pick up from Isafjordur airport in connection with the morning flight.
Details:
Price: 5.990 ISK per person. Includes a free pick-up from Ísafjörður Airport in connection with the morning flight.
Packed lunch can be provided for 1.200 ISK.
Duration of trip: 6 hours. Available: 1st of June - 30th of September. Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum: 20 persons. Age limit: 12 years. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, some headgear and gloves, day backpack, water bottle, swim suit and towel..and of course: hiking boots. Good footwear is the key to enjoy this trip. Please note that there might be some snow on the route in early June.
Disclaimer:
All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.
