Itinerary
DAY 1 - Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar
Early pick up from the accommodation at 7:30am. Leaving Reykjavík the group will be driven east on the road towards Hellisheiði. After passing the village of Selfoss, the drive pushes north-west into Iceland’s interior, in the direction of the Atlantic rift. This road, the only one to the mountains that is cleared of snow, brings us to Landmannalaugar, where our vehicle drops us off. After getting your luggage into the hut the group will put on skis. The first ski-tour takes us to a nearby mountain - Reykjakollur. On the way, the group will explore beautiful hot springs in the foothills of the mountain.Upon return to the accommodation, a geothermal hot pool awaits just a few dozen meters from the hut.
Driving: 4 hrs
Skiing: 3 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 200 - 300 m (656 - 984 ft)
DAY 2 - Brennisteinsalda and Bláhnúkur
Start the day by touring through the stunning Laugahraun lava field. An ascent through a concentration of steam vents on the hills of Brennisteinsalda leads up to the summit. From there, ski down to Brennisteinsöldukvísl. An ascent up the hills of Bláhnúkur for a wonderful view over Landmannalaugar and Laugahraun follows. After skiing down to Brandsgil, head back to the hut for a hot bath in the pool.
Skiing: 5 - 6 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 600 m (1970 ft)
DAY 3 - Suðurnámur
On our skis the group will head out through the lava fields towards Vondugil, before ascending a crater up to the summit of the Suðurnámur mountain. When the weather is good, the vastness of the open spaces extending from Vatnajökull in the east to Hofsjökull in the west can be seen. From there, there is an option to ski down the north side and ascend again before we a final ski down towards Landmannalaugar.
Skiing: 5 - 6 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 300 - 600 m (984 - 1970 ft)
DAY 4 -Háalda and/or Breiðalda
After touring through the Laugahraun lava, the group will ski towards Vondugil to explore the canyons and hot springs. The group will then ascend Breiðalda and/or Háalda from the canyon. From there a descent to Vondugil again before heading back to Landmannalaugar and its relaxing hot springs.
Skiing: 5 - 6hrs
Ascent/Descent: 600 m (1970 ft)
DAY 5- Landmannalaugar - Reykjavík
You will head out for a short tour to Reykjakollur, Bláhnjúkur or Suðurnámur before getting picked up around noon. The group leaves the Landmannalaugar hut and heads north past Frostastaðavatn and the lava fields of Dómadalur, towards Sigalda. We return to Reykjavík, arriving in the late afternoon.
Driving: 4 hrs
Skiing: 3 hrs
Please note: The day to day activities are subject to change according to weather and snow condition and will not necessary be in the described order. Final decision on which routes will be skied each day is in the hands of the guide, and is based on snow conditions, avalanche danger & the wishes of the group etc. All times are approximate.
