Women's trip to Víknaslóðir 3 - 4 shoes

June 25–28

Tour guides: Ásdís Skúladóttir and Birna Guðrún Baldursdóttir

The walk begins in Borgarfjörður eystri on Thursday, June 25th at 10 am and ends in Seyðisfjörður on the afternoon of June 28th. Those who wish to leave their cars in Seyðisfjörður can get a ride across to Borgarfjörður on the morning of June 25th. Others will meet in Bakkagerði, Borgarfjörður. The walk is a backpacked one, so participants only carry a light daypack during the walk.

The Víknaslóðir hiking area extends from Borgarfjörður east to Loðmundarfjörður. The area is unique for its spectacular natural beauty, where coves, fjords, limestone mountains and majestic mountain views create an unforgettable landscape. The hiking trails are diverse and peaceful, and the path there leads to a nourishing and enjoyable women's hike with a trousseau.

The trip combines outdoor activities and self-cultivation. The program includes hiking, meditation, light yoga exercises, self-discovery games, cold baths, and shared breakfasts and dinners. It is important to approach the trip with an open and positive mind and enjoy the trip to the fullest.

You will stay three nights in the cabins of the Fljótsdalshérað Tourist Association on the Víknaslóður trails; in Breiðuvík, Húsavík and Loðmundarfjörður, where the facilities are excellent.

Price: 49,500 / 58,500 ISK. Includes: Accommodation for three nights and tour guide.

A confirmation fee of ISK 10,000 must be paid for registration for this trip no later than 14 days after the claim is created in online banking. This trip must then be paid in full in advance, three days before departure. A claim will be created in online banking.

Tour guides take care of food shopping. The cost of the gear, food and car ride will be charged separately one day before the trip. The gear costs 10,000 ISK per person.

Tour schedule:

1st day, Thursday: Borgarfjörður – Breiðavík

We walk from Kolbeinsfjörður through Brúnavíkurskarð to the rescue shelter in Brúnavík. We then cross the Brúnavíkurá River and continue walking through muddy and overgrown land across Súluskarð to Breiðavíkurskáli, where we will stay for one night.

Distance: 13–14 km. Elevation: about 900 m.

2nd day, Friday: Breiðavík – Húsavík

From Breiðuvík you walk past the town ruins in Litluvík, up Litluvíkurdalur, through Dalsvarp and over Herjólfsvíkurvarp to Gunnhildardalur. From there you head to Húsavíkurskáli, where you stay one night. A very beautiful hike, although steep in some places.

Distance: 11 km. Elevation: about 700 m.

3rd day, Saturday: Húsavík – Loðmundarfjörður

We hike up to Nesháls and Grjótbrún where the view over Loðmundarfjörður and Dalatangi is magnificent in good visibility. From there we head over Hrafnatinda and hike along them to Hraundalur, across Hrauná and down to Klyppstaðir in Loðmundarfjörður, where we will stay in a gorgeous cabin.

Distance: 14–15 km. Elevation: about 700 m.

4th d., Sunday: Loðmundarfjörður – Seyðisfjörður

The hike takes you out to the southern side of Loðmundarfjörður and up to Hjálmárdalsheiði. Along the way, you will stop at Sævarenda, where guests can check out the eider hatchery and meet eider farmers.

When you reach the edge of Seyðisfjörður, you head down steep slopes to a road where cars are waiting for the group. Finally, you drive to Seyðisfjörður where the group enjoys a nice meal together (not included in the price).

Distance: 12–13 km. Elevation: about 670 m.

Maximum number: 16 women.

Ásdís and Birna know the area well and have been there a lot. They have been cabin keepers in Loðmundarfjörður for the last ten summers and also one summer in Breiðuvík. It is therefore with great anticipation that we invite you to join us on this unique journey and enjoy the magnificent nature of the East Fjords in a good group of women.

Note: Weather and conditions may affect route selection, which can easily be changed if necessary.