Iceland Three Peaks Challenge
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Reykjavik. KE Land Only package services begin with overnight at the hotel. A single group transfer will be arranged, usually mid afternoon, from Keflavik Airport.
Day 2: We drive north to the foot of Mount Botnsulur and trek to the south summit (1095m / 3593ft). Views of Lake Thingvellir and the distant Vestmann Islands. Overnight at a lodge beneath Mount Hekla.
Day 3: Today, we climb Hekla (1491m / 4892ft.), which involves a long ascent across a lunar landscape to reach a summit which is fissured and steaming. Return to our lodge accommodation.
Day 4: Continuing across the Fjallabak, we reach Landmannalaugar, where a dip in the hot springs is recommended. Optional hike on Blahnukur, then drive via the Eldgja Canyon to Skaftafell.
Day 5: We have a day-hike in the Kristinartindar region, trekking to the highest summit, which provides us with great views of our objective for the following day.
Day 6: We can expect a long day today, as we make the ascent of Hvannadalshnukur (2119m / 6952ft), Iceland's highest peak. Much of the route is on the Oraefajokull Glacier.
Day 7: A touring day, visiting the Skaftafell National Park, the seabird colony at Ingolfshofdi and the famous glacier lagoon at Jokulsarlon.
Day 8: Heading back towards the west along the scenic south coast of Iceland, we pass beneath Eyjafjallajokull and visit the impressive Skogarfoss waterfall. Overnight at our Reykjavik hotel.
Day 9: KE Land Only package services end with breakfast at the hotel. There is a single group transfer to Keflavik Airport, usually at around lunchtime.
