- Group 8-12 pers.
- Lenght : 6 days
- Grade : Moderate
- Accomodations : hut to hut
- Date: July to Sept
- Land cost : 1155€ (updated on 29/07/2010)
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If you book your trip early a special early booking discount will apply:
- 5% more than 90 days (3 months) prior to trip departure
- 10% more than 150 days (5 months) prior to trip departure
Early booking discount applies only if:50% deposit is paid when booking your trip 50% remaining balance is paid 5 weeks before trip departure
Early booking discount doesn’t apply for:Private groups Reykjavik accommodation Airport transfers Small group surcharge Children (already discounted)
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Gabriel
Stebbi Stef
An exploration along the best known of Iceland's volcano's This concentrated itinerary is part of our collection of trips that speak to the purist hiker with a spirit of adventure.
This year, we are offering several departures for a maximum number of 12 participants. The Hekla volcano has always fascinated man and the magic that revolves around its reputation, which goes well beyond Icelands' shores. Considered during the Middle Ages as an access to hell, Ancient Rome, in it's day, advised fishermen to see for themselves what lay beyond if they ventured as far. The volcano's eruptions often ruined the countryside and was the source of worry for the islands' people, who feared and revered the volcano at the same time. But what was feared the most was that an eruption from one of the faces of the volcano would ruin its perfect shape.
This beautiful strato-volcano (a volcanic edifice built over centuries through a series of volcanic eruptions) is still active and closely monitored by the volcanologists' seismographs. We hike around the entire volcano from a reasonably safe distance in order to maintain safety and we stay informed of the relative volcanic activity before attempting to ascend the volcano.
The hike to the summit will also depend on a favourable weather outlook. With the exception of a lightweight day pack, all equipment and luggage is transported by a 4x4 support vehicle, which will make numerous detours in order to meet us at our evening destination. The guide is linked by radio to our base station in Reykjavik and to 4x4 vehicle assistance if required.
