“A sheet of snow gleamed on the slopes of these distant mountains, the peaks brazenly pierced grey cloud to reappear above shifting vapours like reefs, suspended in the sky” - Journey to the Centre of the Earth , Jules Verne
The Hike
Working together as a team, using only the strength of our bodies and minds, we will hike together to the summit of Snæfellsjökull, a somewhat demanding hike over ice gravel and snow. Upon reaching the summit this natural way, you will be rewarded with an overwhelming sense of self-fulfillment and absolute triumph.
....Oh and the views over the entirety of the Snæfellsness peninsula, the Westfjords and even sometimes Reykjavik City are not too bad either.
The route
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The Glacier
Known world wide as the entrance to the centre of our Earth, Snæfellsjökull glacier is a mystical place, featured in folklore, novels and providing the inspiration for artists throughout the centuries. Not only is the glacier beautiful but it sits on top of a dormant volcano, so when you hike to the summit you can tick off two items on your bucktlist.
The Schedule
- Meeting time: 09:00
- Duration: 7 - 8 hours
- Difficulty: demanding / strenous
- Meeting location: The Go West Cabin, Arnarstapi (directly opposite the Arnarstapi Centre Hotel)
Booking
Included
- All required glacier gear which includes Climbing harness, Crampons, Ice axe, Hiking sticks, Safety line.
- Guided in English and Scandinavian.
- Short drive to Snæfellsjökull trail start
Excluded
- Sturdy hiking boots - can be rented at 1.500 ISK but please ask us when you book to ensure we have your size!
- Appropriate warm clothing, wet weather clothing
- Food and water
- Please read the suggested Personal Equipment to bring on a glacier hike - Personal Equipment List
- We do not operate Transport to and from Arnarstapi but we may be able to help you find a transfer service.
Terms and conditions
- Icelandic weather constantly changes and therefore we reserve the right to postpone/cancel trips due to weather or other factors outside of our control. If we cancel tours, full refunds will be issued.
- When there is more snow on the glacier then walking/hiking conditions are more strenous. if this concerns you then please contact us to ask about the conditions.
- We need a minimum of 3 people booked for us to operate this tour.
- We work always as a team on the glacier and so if somebody cannot make it to the summit then we must all turn around. When signing up for this tour please ensure you are fit enough for a hike of up to 8 hours, sometimes on steeper terrain.
All Tours Prices include 11% VAT and Contribution to Icelandic forestry and landcare through the Kolviður Iceland Carbon Fund.
