Highlights of the tour
About Tour
Fimmvorduhals Hike
Why go on a Guided Fimmvörðuháls Hike?
Tour Highlights
What to Expect
The Fimmvörðuháls hike is physically demanding, covering uneven terrain with significant elevation gains and descents. You’ll need a high level of fitness and endurance to complete this trail, as it involves challenging uphill and downhill sections.
Included
- Professional guidance
- Guided Hike
- Transport from Hvolsvöllur to Skógar in the beginning of the hike
- Transport from Básar to Hvolsvöllur after the hike
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Warm clothes according to this area’s weather forecast!
- Please note that the Fimmvörðuháls hike is long and at high altitudes.
Good to know
- Difficulty: This is a strenuous hike, so participants should be prepared for a full day of hiking (9-12 hours) and be capable of handling steep, uneven terrain.
- Weather: Iceland’s weather can change quickly, especially in the highlands. Midgard will monitor conditions, and guides are trained to prioritize safety at all times.
- When booking you can add a lunchbox to your booking.
- There is a minimum of 4 participants for this tour. In case the minimum is not reached we will take you on a Þórsmörk Hike instead.
- The minimum age for this tour is 13 years.
- Please show up no later than 15 minutes before departure.
Interesting locations in the area
Locations
- Seljalandsfoss
- Gljúfrabúi
- Gluggafoss
- Keldur Turf Houses
- Nauthúsagil canyon
- Íráfoss
- Secret Black Sand Beach
- Westman Islands
Activities
Hotels & Restaurants
- Midgard Base Camp
- Stracta Hotel
- Hotel Hella
- Hotel Rangá
- Midgard Base Camp
- Eldstó Art Cafe
- Hotel Rangá
- Strond
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
The meeting point is at Midgard Base Camp in Hvolsvöllur in south Iceland.
Driving time from Reykjavik to Midgard Base Camp is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you arrive early, you can grab a coffee at the camp.
Yes, we highly recommend that you bring hiking boots on all hiking tours.
We do hike in the rain, snow, wind and any other weather conditions that nature decides to throw at us. After all, we’re going on adventures! If the weather is unsafe for any reason, the trip will be changed or postponed. You will be notified the week of your trip if there are changes due to weather.
It is recommended to have a sturdy pair of broken-in trail shoes, boots, or sneakers (depending on the tour). It is preferable to dress in layers and wear clothing that will wick away perspiration and keep you dry and comfortable. We recommend that you take a small backpack with you where you can keep extra clothes. As the weather is very unpredictable we advice people to check the weather forecast the evening before.
Here is a list that is good to have in mind when packing for an active vacation in Iceland:
- Hiking Boots – Preferably of waterproof material (Gore-Tex or alternative)
- Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic
- Light wool sweater or fleece (2nd layer)
- Trousers (2nd layer) – Strong and light material that dries quickly. Wind resistant and water repelling preferable.
- Rain Jacket or an Anorak with hood – Waterproof and breathable material. Gore-Tex or equivalents are preferable.
- Rain trousers – Waterproof and breathable material
- Liner Gloves – Wool or synthetic (polypropylene / polyester)
- Socks – Wool or synthetic. One or two pairs for thermal and blister prevention
- Hat or beanie – Wool or synthetic
Fimmvorduhals hike is 24 km and the duration of the hike can vary between 9 – 12 hours.
The elevation of the hike is 1.050 meters.
Please contact us to get the latest information on your desired trip.
Reservations are required for guaranteed spots on all tours. Reservations help us determine the number of guides we need to ensure that our groups remain manageable and enjoyable, and they allow us to notify you of changes to the tour due to weather or anything that could disturb the tours.
A Super Jeep will be waiting for you in Þórsmörk and take you back to the meeting point of the tour.
We understand that you may not have a printer handy when you’re traveling so it is not necessary to have a printed copy. However, we require that you show ID matching your reservation.
It is possible to have a pick up in Reykjavik for the fee of ISK 60.000 per group.
