Le bateau vous dépose et vous reprend quelques jours plus tard dans un autre endroit.
Randonner en autonomie, en guidant un groupe, pendant plusieurs jours n'est plus tout à fait ce que je cherche, des agences proposent différentes options pour y remédier plus ou moins.
Par exemple, 1.Westtours, 2.Borea et 3.Alkemia et 4.Moutainsguides que je décris ici.
1. Westtours
http://www.westtours.is/package/1043/hornstrandir---four-days/Hornstrandir - Four Days
Hiking Tour From Ísafjörður
- Backpacking in the nature reserve -
Hornstrandir, in the North West of Iceland, is a whole new world. The landscape is majestic and is protected as a nature reserve since 1975. Due to the remoteness and harsh nature the last of its human inhabitant moved away about 60 years ago. Thus, the flora and fauna have an exceptional opportunity to blossom and now arctic foxes, birds, seals and plants grow and live there in peace and harmony. The area is only to be reached by foot or by boat. Hiking the untraveled paths in endless calm, peace and quiet gives you an ineffable feeling of joy and memories to be remembered.
Hornstrandir, in the North West of Iceland, is a whole new world. The landscape is majestic and is protected as a nature reserve since 1975. Due to the remoteness and harsh nature the last of its human inhabitant moved away about 60 years ago. Thus, the flora and fauna have an exceptional opportunity to blossom and now arctic foxes, birds, seals and plants grow and live there in peace and harmony. The area is only to be reached by foot or by boat. Hiking the untraveled paths in endless calm, peace and quiet gives you an ineffable feeling of joy and memories to be remembered.
Short itinerary
Day 1 Ísafjörður – Veiðileysufjörður – Hornvík
Day 2 Hornvík – Hornbjarg - Látravík - Hornvík
Day 3 Hornvík – Hvannadalur – Hlöðuvík
Day 4 Hlöðuvík – Hesteyri
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
The tour starts at Ísafjörður harbor where the boat leaves to Veiðileysufjörður in the Glacier Fjords (Jökulfirðir), one of the most beautiful and remote areas in Iceland. On the way, enjoy the stunning beauty of the sea and landscape, with a view towards Drangajökull glacier. You will likely see puffins and other sea birds, and if lucky whales and seals as well.
A rubber boat transports the hikers from the boat and ashore in Veiðileysufjörður. The first hike is through the mountain-pass Hafnarskarð to Hornvík, the heart of the Hornstrandir area. Hornvík is surrounded by two of the three largest bird cliffs in Europe, has a mystic remoteness and magnificent silhouette. In Höfn the group makes itself comfortable for a two night's stay in tents.
Day 2
The second day the group explores Hornvík and hikes to the edge of Hornbjarg. This mountain's highest peak reaches 534m above sea level and is one of the world largest bird cliff. When millions of birds shout as loud as they can, one forgets the noise of the traffic and normal life. It is as far away as it can be and the term silence gets a new meaning
In Látravík, a bay east of Hornvík, is a beautiful lighthouse, built in 1930. Standing in front of this 10 meter high tower, you get the feeling being on the edge of the world.
Day 3
Heading westward the first stop is at Rekavík bak Höfn (e. Drift wood bay behind Höfn). Here we leave our backpacks and follow the narrow path to Hvannadalur (e. Angelica valley). Even though you are not afraid of heights, standing on the edge of Langikambur 70 m above sea level will make your knees tremble.
With backpacks back on, the group heads towards the mountain pass Atlaskarð. There is a saying that when passing Atlaskarð for the first time you should throw three rocks onto the cairn. Probably that was a way to maintain the pile that had an essential function in guiding the way.
Before hitting the crooked path (327 m high) to Búðir in Hlöðuvík bay, we just sit down and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Even though the last inhabitants at Búðir moved away 1943, Indriði the ghost welcomes you and treats you nicely if you share a drop of cognac. We stay one night at Búðir in tents.
Day 4
The fourth day the group hikes to the abandoned village Hesteyri through Kjaransvík and Kjaransvíkurskarð. In the late 1940’s, the people of Hesteyri, without electricity and roads, made a common decision to move away, and in 1952 the village stood totally abandoned. The landscape around Hesteyri is beautiful with its impressive, steep snow-flecked mountains and it´s quiet and secluded coves.
We head back to Isafjordur by boat on Tuesday around 19:00.
Day 5, Optional
Are you into one another night at this magical place? Please let us know and we will assist you. The former doctor´s residence is now a cosy café and guesthouse offering sleeping bag accommodation and soup for dinner.
Minimum of passengers are 4 but if you are fewer than 4 contact us to see if there are others you can join.
Please note: You'll have to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, mattress, cooking equipment, food and other equipment that you need.
Season: 01/06 - 31/08 2018
Departure: 09:00
Tour length: 4 days
Included: Boat tour and guide
Optional: Accommodation in Ísafjörður and flight to and from Ísafjörður airport. Please let us know if you want us to check abvailability in advance.
Minimum: 4
Price: 99.900 ISK per person, environ 1000.-
Departure: 09:00
Tour length: 4 days
Included: Boat tour and guide
Optional: Accommodation in Ísafjörður and flight to and from Ísafjörður airport. Please let us know if you want us to check abvailability in advance.
Minimum: 4
Price: 99.900 ISK per person, environ 1000.-
Dates:
Coming soon
2. BOREA
https://www.boreaadventures.com/multi-day/Hornstrandir_Traverse/
HIKING TOUR IN WESTFJORDS
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.
Super surprise trip from my son for my birthday : Glamping 3 days on the Hornstrandir Natural reserve. It was a private tour for me. Beautiful nature, great hikes, adorable arctic foxes, comfortable tents, good food and super guidance. Only the weather wasn't on our side the first 2 days. But the last day was super and made up for the two previous days weatherwise! I definetly can recommend this trip to anyone who loves to hike and appreciate the quietness of this pristine nature reserve! I would definetly do it over again and again!
Natacha via Tripadvisor
Included:
- Boat ride to and from Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
- All food
- Accommodation at our comfortable basecamp
- Professional guide
Not included:
- Travel to and from Ísafjörður prior to and after the trip
- Food on the first day until the trip departs
- Personal medical insurance
- Personal equipment and clothing
Difficulty: Challenging.
Day 1
We meet at our cafe Bræðraborg at 9am for a briefing, where we will answer any questions and make final preparations. We depart from the harbour in Ísafjörður on our passenger ferry Bjarnarnes at 10am.
The ride to Hornvík Bay takes between 2 and 3 hours and en-route you can see the whole coastline and bays that are carved into Hornstrandir. All these bays were once occupied by our ancestors that harvested the land and fished the waters.
We land under the old farm of Horn and shoulder our daypacks for a hike up to Hornbjarg bird cliffs. Our first stop is the very tip of Horn where the view over the whole bay is breathtaking. We continue along the grassy slope next to the cliff’s edge up to Mt. Miðfell. The last part is a pretty steep slope but nothing to be worried about. You’re in safe hands.
We then drop down to Miðdalur valley where we get a good look down the sheer face of the cliffs. This is where the hard men in Hornvík bay used to rappel down hemp ropes to collect eggs. Each summer they collected thousands of eggs to eat during the long winter months.
We continue to the small lake in Miðdalur where whooper swans reside during the summer and kittiwakes come in hundreds to bathe in the lake each day, a pretty impressive sight. Next, we walk over the ridge of Múli and start the last leg of today’s adventure, climbing the peak of Kálfatindar (535 m). The climb is pretty steep when we get closer to the top but the trail is pretty good. You will be rewarded with a great view over the whole north coast of Iceland, Drangajökull glacier and big part of the cliffs. What a great highlight of the day.
We then start our descent to our camp where our personal gear will be waiting and a well-deserved dinner.
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, we start on today’s hike by heading over the Kýrskard pass and down to the lighthouse in Látravík, where we eat our lunch and enjoy the rugged scenery. We continue along the cliffs and through Almenningar pass where we stand again at the edge of the cliffs. We get another view over the whole of Hornvík bay as we head down Innstidalur valley and down to the coast.
The next stop is Drífandi waterfall, where stories of polar bear encounters will be told. Polar bears sometimes swim or drift all the way from east coast of Greenland to these bays and struggle for survival where nothing can be hunted. We’ve now done a good circle and will be rewarded with a delicious dinner!
DAY 3
We take an easy morning and then say final goodbye to Hornvik and our friendly foxes, shoulder our bags and traverse over to the fjord of Veiðileysufjörður in the south of the peninsula. The hike takes us up to 520 meters and through Hafnarskarð Pass. From there we get a good view over to the south and see our final destination way down in the fjord. There is usually some snow in the pass, but we take it easy and enjoy the midsummer snow.
Then we follow the path down to the fjord where the boat will pick us up around 6 or 7PM, we then make the journey back to Ísafjörður which takes around an hour.
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change depending on the weather, sea conditions and the ability of the group.
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).
- Sun glasses.
- Sunscreen and after sun cream.
- Binoculars are nice to have for watching wildlife. (Optional).
- Water bottle.
- Sleeping bag liner and pillow cover.
- Don't forget your camera!
Total: ISK 124,900 environ 1200.-
3. Alkemia
http://www.alkemia.is/alk_travels/trek-hornstrandir/TREK DU HORNSTRANDIR: ÉTÉ 2018
Avec guide local
Randonnée dans la réserve naturelle Hornstrandir. Une occasion unique de découvrir la nature sauvage et préservée de l’Islande. Sur la côte, la puissance de l’océan a façonné les falaises escarpées où viennent nicher par milliers de nombreuses colonies d’oiseaux.
Niveau challenge.
La réserve naturelle de Hornstrandir est un superbe site naturel préservée et encore sauvage. Les montagnes de basalte abruptes s’étendent de la mer jusqu’au ciel, parsemées par de profonds fjords et des vallées isolées. Sur la côte, la puissance implacable de l’océan a façonné des falaises abruptes, richement peuplées par les oiseaux. Les nombreuses alcôves et scurries abritent d’abondantes populations de phoques. A l’intérieur des terres, les glaciers de la dernière période glaciaire ont lissé les anciens cols de montagne et des lacs se sont formés dans ce paysage accidenté où le renard arctique erre dans son environnement naturel.
Depuis la colonisation de l’Islande jusqu’au XXe siècle, cette zone fut habitée par les pêcheurs et artisans du pays les plus coriaces. Ils travaillent avec ce que leur fournissait l’Océan Atlantique Nord. Hornstrandir est désormais un site inhabité mais les maisons abandonnées nichées au fond des fjords et dans les vallées, attestent de ce passé. Vous pouvez être sûr que randonner à travers le Hornstrandir vous laissera des souvenirs inoubliables. Le meilleur endroit pour rencontrer les renards arctiques.
Les plus de ce séjour :
– Beauté des paysages. Les Fjords de l’Ouest offrent de superbes paysages sauvages et dramatiques. Cette partie du pays est le lieu de montagnes escarpées, des plages isolées, de terres désertes, des fjords profonds… Notre randonnée se fera dans un environnement naturel sauvage intact. Votre guide connait parfaitement cette région et saura vous guider de la meilleure façon possible à travers les éléments… parfois capricieux de l’Islande. Un trek à la rencontre de la faune, de la flore, des mythes et traditions islandaises et de ses étonnants paysages.
– Un trek hors des sentiers battus : Cette randonnée va vous donner l’impression d’être seul au monde… ou presque. En effet, cette région d’Islande reste très isolée car difficile d’accès en véhicule. Nous ne devrions pas croiser beaucoup de monde, à la rigueur quelques phoques ou moutons !
– Un trek en petit groupe : Ce séjour se veut agréable, plaisant et intimiste. Avec votre guide vous serez en compagnie d’autres personnes mais dans un groupe n’excédant pas 12, ce qui permet d’apprécier pleinement l’ambiance de la randonnée, les explications du guide, le rythme de marche. Vous devrez porter vos affaires personnelles, votre équipement et la nourriture, il est donc sage de voyager léger.
Difficulté de la randonnée : challenge, portage du matériel de camping et de la nourriture.
La région n’est accessible qu’en bateau, donc le matériel et la nourriture ne seront pas disponibles à toutes les étapes, le portage est parfois nécessaire. C’est une contrainte compensée par une nature extrêmement préservée par l’absence d’activités humaines et de voies d’accès.
Prix 2500€, environ 3000.-
Prix 2500€, environ 3000.-
1er jour : Reykjavik
Arrivée à l'aéroport international de Keflavik, transfert vers l'aéroport domestique et vol pour Isafjordur en fin d'après-midi. Nuit au centre de la capitale des fjords de l'Ouest.
2e jour : Ísafjörður
Nous commençons ce trek depuis Ísafjörður. Départ à 14h en direction du village de Bolungarvik. Là, nous attend un bateau pour nous emmener visiter le charmant village de Hesteyri. Nous quittons définitivement le monde moderne pour un pays sauvage merveilleux bercé uniquement par les sonorités apaisantes des cours d'eau et le murmure des vagues sur la plage. C'est là que nous commencerons notre randonnée, en direction du col Hesteyrarskarð, avant de redescendre de l'autre côté et rejoindre le niveau de la mer. Nuit à Látrar.
3e jour : Fljótavík - Atlastaðir
Depuis Aðalvík nous ferons un petit détour jusqu'au sommet de la montagne Straumnesfjall pour explorer une ancienne station radar. Construite en 1953 par l'armée américaine, les lieux furent abandonnés en 1960 à cause des conditions de vie jugées trop difficiles. Nous partirons ensuite en direction de Fljótavík. Pour arriver à notre destination finale, nous devrons traverser la rivière Atlastaðaós, ce qui peut s'avérer difficile selon l'heure de la journée et la hauteur de la marée. Nuit à Atlastaðir.
4e jour : Fljótsvatn
Nous commencerons notre journée par une randonnée sur les berges verdoyantes du lac Fljótsvatn. Le paysage sur le lac est superbe entouré par les montagnes environnantes. Nous devrons d'ailleurs les traverser pour atteindre l'étape suivante Hlöðuvík. Nuit à Búðir. Une marche nocturne est possible jusqu'à Hælavík.
5e jour : Skálakambur
Aujourd'hui nous nous dirigeons vers la chaine de montagne de Skálakambur en suivant le chemin marqué par des cairns jusqu'à Atlaskarð situé à 327 mètres. Nous contournerons le Mont Kollur avant d'entamer notre descente vers Höfn in Hornvík, situé au coeur de la réserve naturelle Hornstrandir. Ce lieu unique est un incontournable pour qui visite la région. Il est nécessaire de passer du temps à le découvrir c'est pour cela que nous poserons notre bivouac pour deux nuits et profiterons de ce lieu si spécial.
6e jour : Hornbjarg
Rien ne peut comparer la beauté de Hornvík, entouré de deux des plus importantes falaises où nichent des colonies d'oiseaux. Tout comme le reste de la région, Hornvík est un lieu isolé qui n'est accessible que par bateau ou à pieds. Nous partirons des falaises de Hornbjarg où des milliers d'oiseaux peuvent être observés et où l'homme se sent tout petit vis à vis de Dame Nature. Beaucoup considèrent la randonnée de Hornbjarg comme la plus belle de ce trek. Nuit au même endroit.
7e jour : Ísafjörður
Aujourd'hui après avoir levé le camp nous reprenons la route en direction d'un nouveau col de montagne en direction du fjord Veiðileysufjörður. Après avoir traversé la montagne, nous atteindrons de nouveau la côte en suivant la plage jusqu'à atteindre Meleyri. De là, nous prendrons le bateau pour retourner sur Ísafjörður et la civilisation après presque une semaine dans des contrées naturelles et sauvages. Pour ceux qui souhaitent se décrasser de la poussière de ce trek, une pause à la piscine municipale de la ville est l'idéal. Sinon il est possible de se relaxer et profiter de la ville à votre propre rythme. Les personnes désirant retourner à Reykjavik peuvent prendre un vol dans la matinée ou plus tard dans la journée. Nuit au centre de Reykjavik.
8e jour : Départ
Vol international retour
Ce Trek peut être jumelé avec notre séjour Kayak dans cette région ou par un retour vers Reykjavik en autotour par les falaises de Latrabjarg, l'île de Flatey et la péninsule du Snaefellsnes, nous contacter.
Compris dans le prix :
- Traversées en bateau dans la réserve naturelle
- Vol Reykjavik-Isafjordur A/R
- Deux nuits en guesthouse à Reykjavik et Isafjordur en sac de couchage avec salle de bain partagée et petit-déjeuner
- Tous les repas du J2 lunch au D7 lunch
- Tout l'équipement de camping : tente, accessoires de cuisine...
- Guide
- Transport depuis l'aéroport d'Ísafjörður
- Transfert Flybus entre l'aéroport et Reykjavik A/R
Non compris :
- Vol international
- Equipement personnel
- Assurance personnelle
Groupe : Groupe de 6 à 12 personnes, d’origines différentes.
Trek, itinéraire et sécurité : Randonnée avec portage avec un niveau challenge. Une moyenne de 6-8 heures par jour est prévue, il vous faut être suffisamment en bonne condition physique pour tenir le rythme et les étapes. L'itinéraire peut légèrement être modifié en fonction de la météo et des conditions climatiques, votre guide saura ce qu'il convient de faire.
Important : Notez que vous aller devoir transporter votre propre équipement durant le temps de cette randonnée (affaires personnelles et sac de couchage, parfois le matériel de camping et la nourriture). Organisez vos affaires le mieux possible et essayez d'être le plus léger possible dans vos choix. Vos habits et votre sac de couchage devront être dans des sacs isolants.
Transport : Avant et après le trek, les transferts sont effectués dans un mini-bus confortable.
Hébergement : En tente avec matériel adapté : matelas, équipement pour la cuisine...sac de couchage non fourni.
Nourriture : Nous utilisons au maximum des produits locaux. Il est indispensable qu’un régime particulier ou une allergie à tel ou tel aliment soient signalés clairement à l’inscription.
Participation : Les membres du voyage sont censés donner un petit coup de main à leur guide pour la préparation des repas et la vaisselle à l’hébergement.
Prolongation de votre séjour : Nous contacter ! Vous ne reviendrez peut-être pas en Islande de sitôt et, si vous disposez d’un peu plus de temps, nous vous conseillons bien sûr de prolonger votre séjour de quelques jours, en indépendant, à la découverte d'une autre région ou dans la plus nordique capitale du monde. On peut vous organiser 1 ou 2 jours supplémentaires à Reykjavik où vous aurez l'occasion de vous imprégner de son ambiance décontractée et originale, de ses excellents coffee-shops, de ses superbes librairies, ses passionnants petits musées interactifs et galeries d’art, ses extraordinaires piscines en plein air, spa, et sa vie nocturne, le week-end, assez hors du commun.
Attention, décidez la prolongation de votre séjour à l’avance, car faire modifier votre billet d’avion sur place peut coûter cher, voire être impossible !
VOTRE EQUIPEMENT PERSONNEL :
- Sac à dos de randonnée pour toutes vos affaires
- Sac de couchage
- Chaussures de randonnée confortables et robustes (goretex)
- Veste avec capuche (goretex)
- Pantalon imperméable ou isolant
- Chaussettes en laine bouclée ou synthétiques (quelques paires)
- Pull en laine naturelle ou polaire épaisse
- Tee-shirts (mérinos)
- Pull randonnée à manche longue ou chemise (mérinos ou fibres confortables)
- Sous-vêtements haut et bas (iso thermiques)
- Sandales pour les traversées de rivières
- Bonnet
- Gants
- Lunettes de soleil
- Trousse de toilette
- Maillot/serviette de bain
- Crème solaire hydratante et baume pour les lèvres
- Trousse à pharmacie
- Gourde d’1 litre
- Petite paire de jumelles si vous souhaitez observer les oiseaux durant ce trek et appareil photo !
- 4. MountainguidesOur type: Backpacking trek with camping and staying in hutsWhat's included: Guide, food for 5 days, transport, boat transfer, tents and hut feesDuration: 5 daysAccommodation: Mountain huts and tentsMeeting point: Starts and ends at the domestic airport in Reykjavik.Group size: Min 4, Max 12Language: EnglishWalking per day: 3-7 hourshttps://www.mountainguides.is/multi-day-tours/backpacking-tours/hornstrandir-hike/
Highlights of the Tour
- Immense cliffs
- Remote wilderness
- Arctic flora and foxes
Rugged mountains and endless number of jagged cliffs shaped by weather and wind are what distinguishes the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the northern part of the Westfjords. The area has been mostly uninhabited since the mid-20th century and today it is an untouched wilderness where the arctic fox roams freely and the cliffs are home to millions of seabirds. This area has been a hiker’s paradise for a long time, the views from the sheer cliffs that rise straight from the ocean and the fragile fauna make you feel like you have made your way to the edge of the world. Sometimes banks of clouds create unique spectacles when they hang at the cliffs´ edges. On this tour we hike from the beautiful village of Hesteyri to the bays of the northern coast along cliffs and over mountain passes. One of our destinations is Hornbjarg cliff, the northern most tip of the Vestfirðir peninsula and one of the biggest bird colonies in Iceland. This tour takes you to an area that is remote, mystical and mostly untouched. Backcountry backpacking at its best!Included: Guide, breakfast (4), lunch (5), dinner (4). Transport. Boat transfer to Hesteyri and from Veiðileysufjörður. Accommodation: Tents and huts. Flights: Reykjavik - Ísafjörður - ReykjavikIn the summer of 2017 this tour will not be on fixed dates, only available on demand for groups. Contact us for more information. - Tour ItineraryDay 1: Reykjavik-Ísafjörður-Hesteyri-HlöðuvíkYou meet your guide in the morning at the domestic airport in Reykjavik. The flight to Ísafjörður in the Westfjords takes 35 minutes.. We are transferred to the harbor where we hop on to the boat which takes us over the Ísafjarðardjúp to the fjord of Hesteyri (approx. 60 minutes ride). On the way we have a good chance to spot whales. In the abandoned village of Hesteyri we start our hike to Hlöðuvík. Hesteyri used to be a lively village due to the whale station in its vicinity. The last inhabitant however left the isolated place in 1950. We start our hike along the fjord and up to the pass of Kjaranvíkurskarð. We enjoy the view back towards the Hesteyrarfjord and soon enough towards the bay of Hlöðuvík . We descend towards the shore at Kjaransvík where we turn east and continue past the mountain Álfsfell. We have to ford one river before we reach the houses of Hlöðuvík. Here we spend our next two nights.Hiking: 5 -7 hrs total, distance ~14 km. Ascent: 400m, descent: 425mDay 2: Hlöðuvík – Hælavíkurbjarg - HlöðuvíkWe start our hike from Hælavík start to climb the local mountain of Skálakambur (327 m). From there we descend down to Hælavík bay, where we can see the ruins of an old farm. We hike along Mávatjörn (the pond of the seagulls) and then turn uphill untill we reach the top. By then we have reached the cliffs of Hælavíkurbjarg, one of the biggest colonies of seabirds in Iceland. We hike alongt the cliff, turn for a moment up to the hills of Axlir and then continue along this massif cliffs. Every now and then we stop and carefully look over the edge... We reach the cliffs highest point, Festaskaðatind (530 m) before we turn back down towards Skálakambur and back down to Hlöðuvík.Hiking: 8-10 hrs total, distance: 15km, ascent: 510m, descent: 530mDay 3: Hlöðuvík – HornvíkToday we start to climb up to Skálakambur (327m). After a zick-zack climb we put down our backpacks and enjoy the view over the Hælavík bay, the surrounding mountains and the hut where we stayed. We continue towards Atlaskarð where we find a cairn, called Atladys. It is very important that everybody puts 3 stones into the cairn, so Atli doesn´t get furious and to insure a good continuation of our trip. If the weather allows we take a detour to Hvannadalur. We leave the bags behind and go along a small path to a narrow ridge Langikambur which reaches down into the sea and where we can enjoy the view over to Hornbjarg. We take the same path back to our rucksacks and continue down to the ruins of the house in Rekavik. We pass by the impressive formations of Stapi in Tröllakambur and finally reach our next camp in Höfn in Hornvík bay. It is a very remote place and often there is a good chance to see wild foxes in this area.Hiking: 5-7 hrs total, distance: 10km, ascent: 510m, descent: 530mDay 4: Hornvík – Hornbjarg – HornvíkToday we explore the Hornvík area and hike to the most northern part to the Hornbjarg.Hornbjarg is one of the largest bird cliffs in the world. We find different species of auk family (Alcidae) like the puffin (disambiguation), Brünnich´s guillemot (Uria lomvia), common guillemot (Uria aalge) and other related birds. We hike along the bay to the North where we can peek down into the high cliffs and listen to the screams of millions of birds. We hike to the peak of Miðfell through lush vegetation and continue towards Múlinn. We hike along the cliffs and finally turn back to our camp by passing another waterfall.Hiking: 5-6 hrs total, distance: 15 km, ascent: 580m, descent: 580mDay 5: Hornvík-Veiðileysufjörður-Isafjördur-ReykjavikToday we leave the Nature Reserve of Hornstrandir. We hike South and soon start our climb towards the pass of Hafnarskarð (519m). We enjoy the fantastic views back over the valley and the Hornbjarg. We follow the cairns down to the Veiðileysufjord. There used to be three farms and a whale station was built by Norwegians in 1897. The station was moved to the Feroe Islands in 1903. Here we are picked up by our boat and brought back to Ísafjörður. Again we can enjoy the views over the fjords, partly covered with snow. The boat ride takes a little bit more than 1 hour. From Ísafjörður we take the plane back to Reykjavík where the tour ends at the domestic airport.Hiking: 4-5 hrs total, distance: 12 km, ascent: 570m, descent: 570m
