Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Although the hike is relatively short compared to some of Iceland's famous multiday
treks, it's important to bring a GPS along - especially for the second portion of the hike
when the way isn't always obvious. The following nine GPS markers can keep DIYers on
track:
1. N 63°31.765, W 19°30.756 (start)
2. N 63°32.693, W 19°30.015
3. N 63°33.741, W 19°29.223
4. N 63°34.623, W 19°26.794 (the 'bridge')
5. N 63°36.105, W 19°26.095
6. N 63°38.208, W 19°26.616 (beginning of eruption site)
7. N 63°39.118, W 19°25.747
8. N 63°40.561, W 19°27.631
9. N 63°40.721, W 19°28.323 (terminus at Básar)
Tours
Several major operators have their base in or around Skógar and offer tours to natural
wonders from glaciers to volcanoes and beyond. Excellent operators near Skógar are
Southcoast Adventure
, which offers guided hikes of Fimmvörðuháls, among many other
adventure tours, and
South Iceland Adventures
in Hvolsvöllur, again tops for treks, super-
Jeeps, ice climbing, etc. Both can pick up from Skógar.
Icelandic Mountain Guides
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 587 9999, Skógar office 894 2956;
www.mountainguide.is
)
One of the largest and best operators in Iceland, Icelandic Mountain Guides has a down-
town Reykjavík office and Skógar branch. Locally, it runs glacier-walks and ice climbs on
Sólheimajökull (Ikr8900 to lkr25,900), guided Fimmvörðuháls hikes (Ikr26,900), plus
many more tours further afield. The office is also an information centre and booking oper-
ation (tours, horse riding, accommodation). Offers Reykjavík pickup.
Arcanum
ADVENTURE TOUR
