Hiking and ice climbing day trip on Mount Skessuhorn near Reykjavik

Organized by North Ice

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: from 10 hrs to 12 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Icelandic
Minimum age: From 13 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Get away from the city and discover Mount Skessuhorn on a day of hiking and ice climbing. Enjoy an outdoor excursion near Reykjavik and leave with a head full of memories!

Depending on the option you choose, meet your guide in Reykjavik for a one-hour transfer to the Skorradalur valley, your departure point. Once you've arrived, your guide will explain the activity and safety instructions. Your guide will accompany you throughout the day and help you to use your climbing equipment properly.

The difficulty of this activity is 4/5.

You'll climb a few boulders, cross some rivers and, above all, enjoy some exceptional views! Once you reach the summit of Mount Skessuhorn, you'll enjoy lunch and relax before climbing the ridge. This will take 2 to 3 hours and the views from the summit will be nothing short of incredible!

The descent will take almost 3h30 before you reach your car and return to Reykjavik (if you choose this option).

In an idyllic setting, the mountain air will be nothing short of rejuvenating during this day's hiking and ice climbing on Mount Skessuhorn near Reykjavik. Don't forget your camera to capture the moment!

North of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, you'll spend an unforgettable day on Mount Skessuhorn and discover some magnificent scenery!

Offers

1
Pick up from Reykjavík
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Meeting point in Reykjavik, to be determined before the start of the activity.

Course of events

- Meet the guide at the meeting point, transfer by car

- Arrival at the starting point of the activity

- Start of the hike and climb to Mount Skessuhorn (2 to 3 hours)

- Lunch and photo break

- Climb the ridge (2 to 3 hours)

- Descent and return to the car (3h30)

- Return to Reykjavik and end of the activity

Activity requirements

You need to be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Some equipment can be hired. Please inform your instructor in advance.

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Hat and gloves
  • 20 - 30 L backpack
  • Food and water for the day
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking poles
  • Rain gear pants and jacket
  • Down or primaloft jacket
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

12 hrs

Minimum age:

From 13 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Pick up from Reykjavík, to be determined

Offer n° 2

N1 gas station in Borgarnes: Borganes 310, Iceland

Included:
  • Rock climbing gear
  • Helmet
  • Ropes
  • Carabiners
  • Harness
  • Local guide
  • Pick up/drop off from Reykjavík
2
Meet on location in Borgarnes
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Course of events

- Meet the guide at the meeting point

- Start of the hike and climb to Mount Skessuhorn (2 to 3 hours)

- Lunch and photo break

- Climb the ridge (2 to 3 hours)

- Descent and return to the car (3h30)

Activity requirements

You need to be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Some equipment can be hired. Please inform your instructor in advance.

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Hat and gloves
  • 20 - 30 L backpack
  • Food and water for the day
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking poles
  • Rain gear pants and jacket
  • Down or primaloft jacket
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

10 hrs

Minimum age:

From 13 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Pick up from Reykjavík, to be determined

Offer n° 2

N1 gas station in Borgarnes: Borganes 310, Iceland

Included:
  • Rock climbing gear
  • Helmet
  • Ropes
  • Carabiners
  • Harness
  • Local guide
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Meeting point

Offer n° 1
Pick up from Reykjavík, to be determined
Offer n° 2
N1 gas station in Borgarnes: Borganes 310, Iceland

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule