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Hornstrandir Traverse

Operated by Borea Adventures

Hornstrandir Traverse
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Duration:3 days
Travel by:Walking
Difficulty:Demanding
Min. age:14+ years
Meeting point:Borea Adventures office

About this experience

Join us on a journey through the wild landscapes of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, where we show you the best of what the area has to offer in a small group of like-minded adventurers. The whole area is rich in history and wildlife that is nowhere to be seen elsewhere in Iceland. Millions of seabirds soar the cliffs in the summer and Arctic Foxes roam the land and are very curious. While hiking around the area, our guides will tell you stories of the people that lived there until it was abandoned soon after WWII. We spend the two nights in our very cozy basecamp in the bay where you get your own bed in a big two-person tent. Gourmet dinners and social gatherings take place in our big mess tent where you can share the day’s adventure with your fellow travelers. You should definitely put Hornstrandir Nature Reserve on your bucket list. All camping gear and food is supplied and you only need to bring a small backpack for your personal belongings.

Highlights

  • Hiking
  • Nature & Scenery
  • Off the beaten path

Places you may visit

What's included

· Boat ride to and from Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
· All food
· Accommodation at our comfortable basecamp
· Professional guide

Good to know

Remember that everything you bring you will have to carry on your back for the final day of the hike. Try to pack as light as possible while still bringing everything you need. 


Please note that we provide the tents, sleeping bag, mattress and pillow and you will not need to carry any of this with you. However, you will need to bring your own sleeping bag liner and pillow cover. 

  • Warm outdoor clothing including hiking pants and warm upper layers. Please avoid cotton as it keeps you cold when wet and takes a very long time to dry. 
  • Waterproof jacket and pants. 
  • Hiking boots. Please use waterproof high-top hiking boots, which provide ankle support. 
  • Hat and gloves. 
  • Small backpack. 
  • Personal medical kit i.e. band aids, throat lozenges, lip salves, seasickness tablets etc. Don't forget your personal medication, which you may need (e.g. Asthma inhaler, even if you don’t always need it). 
  • Binoculars are nice to have for watching wildlife. (Optional). 
  • Sun glasses
  • Sunscreen and after sun cream. 
  • Water bottle. 
  • Sleeping bag liner and pillow cover. 
  • Don't forget your camera!

Meeting point

Borea Adventures office

17 Aðalstræti, Ísafjörður

Cancellation policy

Cancellation fees apply

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Operated by

Borea Adventures

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

3 days

Where does the tour start?

Borea Adventures office, Ísafjörður

Is hotel pickup available?

No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 14 years old.

From

178,400 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation fees apply

Tour operator

Borea Adventures

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  • Icelandic company GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
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From

178,400 ISK