This tour is a more secluded and true off-the-beaten-path tour. The east coast of Hornstrandir gets only a dozen hikers per year. Once we start the tour, we don’t expect to see anyone until the end of Day 3, when we reach the lighthouse in Látravík Bay. This is the perfect place to enjoy the wild Icelandic beauty and the tranquil sound of waves on rocks.
This tour is designed to be fully self-supported and will require a bit more experience from the guests. Maybe you have been on a Traverse or a Lost Fjords tour with us in the past, and are looking for a new experience. Unlike our other tours, there are fewer possibilities to alter the route once the tour has started. This includes changes due to borderline weather conditions. Once the tour starts, it’s difficult to change routes.
The path itself is not particularly difficult. However, it is not a well-maintained trail like you may be used to. This is a wilderness area, and there are no dedicated trail teams maintaining or cutting new trails. This tour also requires good timing and the ability to cross many rivers. This level of maintenance just adds to the natural beauty and ruggedness of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.
Step into the wild heart of Hornstrandir, Iceland’s most remote and breathtaking nature reserve. Embark on A Walk on the Wild Side, an unforgettable journey through the untouched wilderness of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve — one of Iceland’s most secluded areas
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