5 Days - Reykjavik – Sveinstindur (The Explorer’s Peak) – Skafta – Skælingar - Eldgja – Alftavotn - Strutur - Reykjavik

Tour overview:

This remote trail takes you through one of Iceland's most spectacular volcanic regions. Your expert trekking guide will lead you into the wilderness of Vatnajokull National Park, starting with a hike up to the peak of Sveinstindur mountain with a fantastic view of lake Langisjor, the long lake. The trail goes along the great Skafta river through bright green moss-covered lava formations, impressive waterfalls, canyons, and amazing craters, to the Eldgja, a volcanic fissure created in one of the greatest eruptions in historical times. The journey then continues through the contrasts of black sands and green moss of Mælifellssandur desert.