Sunrise Volcano Hiking Excursion on Hverfjall Mountain from Mývatn

Discover one of Iceland's most picturesque areas on this guided hiking excursion on Hverfjall Mountain!

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2.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 7 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick-up is offered from select locations in Mývatn (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking) or meet on-site

- Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time

- Meet your experienced guide

- Transfer to the departure point

- Arrival

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive crampons or snowshoes (if necessary)

- The adventure begins!

- Ascend to the top of Hverfjall Mountain (120-metre/393-foot incline)

- Break

- The adventure continues!

- Hike the crater

- Hverfjall Mountain descent

- Return to the original departure point in Mývatn

Activity requirements

Please be advised that participants must be in good physical health to take part in this excursion.

A minimum of 4 participants is required to run this hiking tour.

Special terms

Pick-up is offered from the following locations in Mývatn (please specify when booking) or meet on-site:

  • Hótel Laxá
  • Berjaya Hotel Mývatn - Reynihlíð Myvatn
  • Sel-Hótel Mývatn, Northeast, Iceland
  • Vogafjos-Guesthouse, Northeast, Iceland
  • Foss Hotel Mývatn
  • Myvatn Nature Baths
  • Dimmuborgir Guesthouse, Northeast, Iceland

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

This excursion's difficulty level is listed as 'moderate' and involves 2-3 km hiking (approximately 1.8 miles) with a 120-metre (393-foot) incline. Also, the activity's duration ranges from 2.5-3 hours.

Snowshoes are provided if needed.

Please note that the departure time changes according to sunrise at different times of the year, participants will be contacted directly.

Meeting point:
Pick up from select locations (please see 'special terms') or meet at Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Reynihlid, 660, Mývatn, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Pick up from select locations (please see 'special terms')
  • Guide
  • Crampons
  • Snowshoes (if needed)
Excluded
  • Food and beverages
  • Winter clothing
Do not forget to bring
  • Wind and waterproof coat
  • Warm clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hiking boots
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Sunglasses
  • Small backpack
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera