Women Only Hiking Trip August 2013

1. Women Hike and Travel
In Iceland
Hiking at the End of the World
August 10-18, 2013
DATE DESCRIPTION
Day 1 Saturday, Aug 10 Depart US for Reykjavik.
Day 2 Sunday, Aug 11
Arrive in Reykjavik transfer to domestic airport and fly to
Egilsstaðir. Overnight in Egilsstaðir.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 3 Monday, Aug 12
Shortly before starting the climb over the pass to Bor-
garfjörður we get off the bus and start the day´s hike.
The path leads to Stórurð, a little oasis hidden below
the magnificent Dyrfjöll mountain range. There in
amazing scenery will be the setting for our lunch. We
then continue our hike and make our way up along the
northern side of the mountains, below stunning cliffs,
before heading down towards the little village of
Borgarfjörður. After dinner it is ideal to wander
around this little village.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Distance: 18km (11mi) Walking time: 6-8 hours
Ascent/Descent:600m (1970')/800m (2625')

2. Day 4 Tuesday, Aug 13
Today the path leads us over a pass and down into the
inlet of Brúnavík. Here we can enjoy the waves of the
North Atlantic for a while before heading up into the val-
ley and over the magnificent pass of Súluskarð where the
colors of the adjacent hills and mountaintops provide a
colorful feast for the eyes. From Súluskarð we head down
into Kjólsvík inlet and from there over the low pass of
Kjólsvíkurvarp down into Breiðavík inlet, the
biggest one of these deserted inlets.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Distance: 14km (9mi) Walking time: 7-9 hours
Ascent/Descent:400m (1315')/400m (1315')
Day 5 Wednesday, Aug 14
We leave the colorful valley of Breiðavík and hike over
the mountains, our destination the inlet of Húsavík. If
weather permits we will climb the mountain Hvítserkur,
one of the most amazing and colorful mountains of Ice-
land before descending into the narrow valley leading to
the hut at Húsavík. A delightful evening walk down to the
beach, to visit the quaint little church that was in full ser-
vice until the early seventies is possible after dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Distance: 13km (8mi) Walking time: 5-7 hours
Ascent/Descent:550m (1800')/500m (1640')
Day 6 Thursday, Aug 15
Today we continue to the valley of Loðmundarfjörður
fiord. This impressive valley was home to close to a hun-
dred people at the turn of the 20th century due to rich
farmlands and accessible fishing grounds. The surround-
ing mountains add certain magnificence to the scene and
the hike leads us through the massive Loðmundarskriður,
formed thousands of years ago when the adjacent moun-
tain literally burst forth. The hut where we spend the night
is at the bottom of the fjord close to an old church.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Distance: 15km (9 mi) Walking time: 5-7 hours
Ascent/Descent: 600m (1970')/600m (1970')

3. Day 7 Friday, Aug 16
The last day of our hike takes us along the old path
over Hjálmárdalsheiði, which over the centuries used
to be the main thoroughfare between the Loðmundar-
fjörður farmlands and the Seyðisfjörður harbor and
trading post. As we ascend, the mountaintops of the
southern fiords come into sight and once we get to the
pass of Hall, the fiord of Seyðisfjörður is in full view,
very different from the fiords and inlets we have left
behind. Descending into Seyðisfjörður we enjoy the
breathtaking panoramas of this long and narrow fiord
surrounded by majestic mountains. Once we get down
to the main road we get onto the bus that takes us back
to Egilsstaðir where we arrive in time for the late after-
noon flight to Reykjavík. The tour ends at the domes-
tic airport in Reykjavík.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Distance: 15km (9mi) Walking time: 5-7 hours
Ascent/Descent: 600m (1970')/600m (1970')
Day 8 Saturday, Aug 17
Soak away your fatigue at the Blue Lagoon Spa.
Dinner on own
Day 9 Sunday, Aug 18 Depart for US
Women Hike and Travel
Division of Cruise and Travel Partners

4. This is a hiking trip planned specifically for women of all ages. You should be in good
physical condition and be prepared to hike for the full 5 days as detailed in the itinerary.
The hiking level is considered easy to moderate.
Land fare: $2,800 per person and includes:
 RT transportation Keflavik Airport (Reykjavik)
 Domestic flight to/from Egilsstaðir
 Hiking Guide
 Support Vehicle
 Meals as outline in the itinerary
 Entrance to the Blue Lagoon
Accommodations– based on Twin Share in Egilsstaðir and Reykjavik
 Egilsstaðir Guesthouse: http://www.egilsstadir.com/
 Hiking Huts: All huts have shared dorm style bunkrooms with a common dining room. They
have flush toilets and showers in a bathhouse located just a few feet from the huts.
 Reykjavik Hotel (2 nights)
*Single supplement for Egilsstaðir Guesthouse and Reykjavik Hotel - $500
This is a vehicle supported hike so you will only need to carry a day pack. A
complete packing list and gear recommendations will be available shortly.
Do not purchase your U.S. flights without contacting us first as we all need
to fly to Egilsstaðir together.
Travel insurance is highly recommended
Limited Space - Book Now!
Minimum 6 Hikers/Maximum 12 Hikers
For More Information Contact:
Jodi Murphy
Cruise and Travel Partners
1-800-856-8826 or visit:
www.HikeandTravel.com
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