Iceland trek itinerary

Day 1 – Glasgow to Keflavik

• We will be transferred from our local Marie Curie Hospice to Glasgow airport where we will catch an afternoon flight from Glasgow to Keflavík.
• Upon arrival we will be met by our guides and transfer from Reykjavík to the Borgarfjörður region.
• This area is a haven for hiking, and with the light summer nights we will be able to witness the beauty of the landscape from the moment we arrive.
• Overnight camp.

Day 2 – Beginning our Icelandic challenge

Highest point 539m and six hour walk

• After an early breakfast we begin our Icelandic challenge.
• From camp, we take a short visit to the craters of Grábrókargígar and then start our trek at the breathtaking Hreðavatn Lake, which is formed partly from lava from the craters.
• We cross some small mountain passes over to the Vikravatn lake and then to Langavatn lake where we camp for the first night.

Day 3 – Langavatn to Hítarvatn Lake

Highest point 850m and eight hour walk

• A long day's walking over some incredible mountain scenery.
• From our Langavatn camp, we continue over to the Hítarvatn Lake and set up camp.

Day 4 – Return to Reykjavík

Highest point 500m and five hour walk

• The last day of our weekend challenge.
• Today’s trek through the mountains takes us to Lake Hlíðarvatn.
• Transport back to Reykjavík, where we will spend the night in a local guest house and enjoy a traditional Icelandic farewell and celebratory dinner.

Day 5 – Reykjavík

Free morning in Reykjavík , before we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Glasgow and finally on to our local Marie Curie Hospice.

Itinerary is complex and subject to change.
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