ICELAND Reykjavik Hellnar Patreksfjörður Suðureyri Hesteyri Ísafjörður ITINERARY DAY 1:  REYKJAVIK TO SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA  Meet your trip leaders in Reykjavik and transfer by van to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the setting for Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. Shuttle ride approximately 3.5 hours DAY 2: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA  Snæfellsjökull National Park offers a variety of trails for every level hiker. Expect to hike beneath the glacier peak of Snæfellsjökull and enjoy endless views over black lava beaches. Shuttle ride is approximately 30 min. each way. Distance up to 10 miles. Elevation gain/loss up to 2000 ft. DAY 3:  SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA TO PATREKSFJÖRÐUR  Connect by van and ferry to the famous Westfjords, Iceland’s most spectacular region. The ferry across from Stykkishólmur to Brjanslaekur is a great opportunity to spot wildlife while enjoying glimpses of Snæfellsjökull in the south. Expect to stretch your legs on a shorter hike along the way before settling into your hotel in Patreksfjörður. Transfer 2 hours by van and ferry. Distance up to 5 miles. Elevation gain/loss up to 1300 ft. DAY 4:  LÁTRABJARG CLIFF   Shuttle by van to the Bjargtangar lighthouse, Europe’s most western point and enjoy a stunning loop hike along the Látrabjarg cliff, one of Iceland’s natural wonders. Extending for approximately 9 miles along the coast and ranging from 131 ft. to 1312 ft. the dramatic cliffs are mobbed by nesting sea birds. You will come into arms reach of puffins, razorbills, guillemots, cormorants and gulls. Return to Patreksfjörður. Shuttle 1.5 hours each way. Distance up to 10 miles. Elevation gain/loss 1600 ft. DAY 5: PATREKSFJÖRÐUR TO ÍSAFJÖRÐUR  We shuttle from Patreksfjörður on a scenic drive in and out of the Westfjords to Suðureyri, a small fishing village. Stretch your legs during a shorter, afternoon hike near stunning waterfalls and deserted fjords. Shuttle: 3.5 hours. Distance up to 6 miles. Virtually no elevation gain/loss. DAY 6: HORNSTRANDIR PENINSULA  Transfer by boat across the gorgeous Ísafjör›ur fjord to Hesteyri, a hamlet on the deserted Hornstrandir peninsula. Enjoy a stunning hike to the northern shore of Hornstrandir. Return to Hesteyri. No luggage tonight. Expect shared accommodations/ bathrooms at the Old Doctor’s House. Distance up to 12 miles. Elevation gain/loss 2000 ft. DAY 7: HORNSTRANDIR PENINSULA TO ÍSAFJÖRÐUR  Venture out and explore the southern side of the peninsula. Enjoy vast views of sheer endless fjords and the Drangajökull glacier. Look for seals, whales, artic foxes and many different types of birds. Return to Ísafjörður by ferry in the afternoon and celebrate the last evening in Iceland. Distance up to 11 miles. Elevation gain/loss 1650 ft. DAY 8: DEPART 65 "I had a wonderful week in Iceland that exceeded my expectations in every possible way." – Kate T. TRIP RATINGS Hiking in the arctic tundra and the lack of well traveled footpaths make this a challenging trek with hikes up to 12 miles with accents of up to 2,000 ft. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 4/ 4 COMFORT 3/ 4 4/ 4 TERRAIN *All ground transportation and boat transfers between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður included during tour. Luggage transfer daily except for night six. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. Please be aware that due to Iceland’s vastness and lack of public transportation, daily van and/or ferry rides occur. Times stated above are estimates. CHALLENGING HIKING