School Groups - ICELAND - Three Peaks Challenge
A Superb Climbing Expedition in the Land of Fire and Ice ~ Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnukur ~ Exciting ascent of Hekla ~ Weird and wonderful Fjallabak landscapes ~ Icecaps, waterfalls and hot springs
2 nights guesthouses, 6 nights mountain huts, 3 days touring and sightseeing, 2 days trekking, 2 days climbing, Max. altitude - 2119 metres.
Grade 6
With an excellent mix of touring and sightseeing, including 2 superb day-hikes and 2 challenging day-climbs, this itinerary provides a varied travel experience that is perfect for adventurous school groups. After a warm-up hike, the first big objective is Mount Hekla, a seriously active volcano which presents a testing 1000 metre / 3000 foot climb across ash, lava and snow. Rugged 4-wheel-drive vehicles are then used to cross the wildly volcanic highland region of the Fjallabak to reach the foot of Hvannadalshnukur (2119m / 6,992ft). From here, a long ascent on an easy-angled glacier leads to the top of Iceland's highest peak.
Educational perspective
Iceland is a geological showcase. Its wonderful landscape, created by vulcanism, features hot springs, geysers, tortured lava formations, rift valleys and volcanoes.
Amend or Extend
Add a day to your trip and include a whale-watching boat trip from Reykjavik. Minke whales and orcas (killer whales) are most commonly seen.
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