Víknaslóðir Trail
STARTING POINT
Borgarfjörður Eystri
FINISH POINT
Seyðisfjörður
DURATION
4 days / 3 nights
SEASON
From July to September
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Hut-to-Hut
PRICE
From 595€/person
- Traverse a landscape that shifts from lush valleys to stark mountains, offering a visual feast at every turn
- Spot a variety of wildlife, including the chance to see puffins and the elusive Arctic fox
- Walk through history with ruins of ancient farms and abandoned settlements dotting the trail
- Experience the authentic wilderness lifestyle in self-serviced huts
- Enjoy moments of unparalleled solitude, away from the crowds
- End each day with breathtaking views, whether it’s a sunset over a fjord or the northern lights dancing in the sky
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
As you traverse Víknaslóðir Trail, you'll be greeted by the diverse flora and fauna of the region, including the elusive Arctic fox and numerous bird species that make their home along the coastline and in the valleys.
Each day's hike offers its own unique landscape, from the stark beauty of deserted inlets to the surprising hues of the mountain ridges painted in shades of red, orange, and green.
The well-marked trails lead you through areas rich in history, where abandoned farms and ruins whisper tales of Iceland's past, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who once called these remote fjords home.
This trek is an invitation to those ready to step out of their comfort zones. While not technically or physically demanding, the Víknaslóðir Trail's remote paths appeal to the adventurous at heart.
As you traverse the landscapes, each night's rest in Iceland’s self-serviced huts promises a true back-to-nature experience. While these huts offer basic cooking and sleeping facilities, hikers have to carry their own food, cooking equipment, and sleeping bags.
We understand that adventure comes with its uncertainties, which is why we're here to provide a seamless experience. When you embark on the self-guided Víknaslóðir Trail with us, we book your accommodations in the self-serviced huts, ensuring you have a spot to rest.
Additionally, we provide a personalized travel booklet with GPS navigation to guide your steps, which is essential in the Icelandic wilderness. Our round-the-clock support and expert guidance are at your disposal, ready to solve any logistical issues and enhance your journey through the East Fjords.
et the Víknaslóðir Trail be your gateway to an adventure that transcends the ordinary. Step into the wild, embrace the elements and discover the untamed heart of Iceland with us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.