North | Gljúfrastofa visitor centre, Jökulsárgljúfur, Vesturdalur & Dettifoss

Gljúfrastofa visitor centre - Ásbyrgi

Visitor centre

Open daily from  9 AM - 6 PM

Ásbyrgi

Evening stroll

Daily

From 24th of June - 5th of August

Starting time: 4:30 PM

Duration: ca. 1½ hour

Starting point: Service house on the campsite

Description: A light walk around the surroundings of Ásbyrgi where geology, vegetation, and wildlife will be discussed.

Vesturdalur

Dark rock

Daily

From 24th of June - 5th of August

Starting time: 2 PM

Duration: ca. 1½ hour

Starting point: Car park next to Hljóðaklettar

Description: A walk around Hljóðaklettar and land formation will be examined.  

Dettifoss

My ancient friend

Daily

From 24th of June - 5th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: ca. 1 hour

Starting point: Dettifoss (western entrance)

Description: Conversation with Ranger about Dettifoss and the surrounding area.

Northern higlands | Askja, Holuhraun & Herðubreiðarlindir

Askja

The absolute silence and forces of nature

Daily

From 12th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: ca. 1-1½ hour

Starting point: Vikraborgir parking lot, 20 min from Dreki

Description: A walk towards Víti (2,3 km) and examine the geology of Askja and Dyngjufjall, forces and mystery.

Holuhraun

Land in the making

Daily

From 12th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 10 AM

Duration: ca. 45 minutes

Starting point: Holuhraun parking lot, 40 min drive from Dreki

Description: Holuhraun (2014-2015) was formed in the largest lava eruption in Iceland in 230 years. Research on the area and the volcanic activity and main volcanoes around the settlement is discussed.

Herðubreiðarlindir

An oasis in the highlands

Daily

From 12th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: Upon agreement

Duration: ca. 1 hour

Starting point: Þorsteinsskáli hut

Description: For centuries, Herðubreiðarlindir has been a haven of life in the middle of the black lava field of Ódáðahraun. We walk through the well-vegetated springs and look at the little things in nature as well as the forces that formed the lava, the springs, and Herðubreið.

South | Skaftafellsstofa visitor centre & Skaftafell

Skaftafellsstofa visitor centre - Skaftafell

Open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM

Skaftafell

Melting glaciers

Daily

From 15th of June - 16th of August

Starting time: 1:30 PM

Duration: ca. 1½-2 hours

Starting point: Skaftellstofa Visitor Centre

Description: A to Skaftafellsjökull and the impact of glaciers on the landscape is discussed as well as what impact we have on the glaciers.

Man & nature

Daily

From 15th of June - 16th of August

Starting time: 4PM

Duration: 2 hours

Starting point: Skaftellstofa Visitor Centre

Outdoor exhibition

Conversation with Ranger about the exhibition

Every day except Wednesdays

From 15th of June - 16th of August

South | Gamlabúð visitor centre & Jökulsárlón

Gamlabúð visitor centre - Höfn

Open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM

Jökulsárlón

Blue gold

Daily

From 15th of June - 16th of August

Starting time: 11 AM

Duration: 30 minutes

Starting point: In front of the cafeteria

Description: The uniqueness of Jökulsárlón is discussed during a walk along the bank of the lagoon. The landscape is examined and how it changes when the glacier retreats. The interplay of people and nature reflects on how Breiðamerkursandur has gone from being one of the least visited places in the country to one of the top tourist destinations in Iceland.

East | Snæfellsstofa visitor centre, Hengifoss & Hálslón

Snæfellsstofa visitor centre - Skriðuklaustur

Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM

Hengifoss

Geology and history of Hengifoss

Monday - Friday in July

Starting time: 10 AM

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point: Hengifoss parking lot

Description: A walk to Litlanesfoss which is about 30 meters high. Higher up in the gorge sits Hengifoss, the second highest waterfall in the country and a popular tourist attraction in the East of Iceland. The topic will be the geology and history of Hengifossárgil.

Hálslón

Viðvera landvarðar / Ranger on site

Thursdays and Saturdays

From 16th of July - 25th of August

Starting time: 12PM-4PM

Ranger gives information.

Eastern highlands | Snæfell, Hvannalindir & Kverkfjöll

Snæfell

Nature protection as a resource

Daily

From 12th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 10 AM

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point: Snæfellskáli hut

Description: A walk to the waterfall Bergskjár. The topic will be the ecosystem and geology of the area.

Kverkfjöll

Fire and Ice

Daily

From 12th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 10 AM

Duration: 50 minutes

Starting point: Parking lot next to Kverkjökull, 10 min drive from Sigurðarskáli hut.

Description: The traces of the retreating glacier are examined as well as the and the rough terrain that the glacier has eroded.

Hvannalindir

Desert Oasis

Daily

From 12th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point: Parking lot next to Kreppuhryggur

Description: Visitors learn about the struggle for survival in this remote place and the ruins of 18th-century campers.

West | Skaftárstofa visitor centre

Skaftárstofa visitor centre - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Opening hours from 9 AM - 5 PM

Village Walk

Tuesdays

From 14th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point: Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre

Description: A walk around Kirkjubæjarklaustur and look at the houses in the town and how they are connected to the history of the place and the history of the settlement.

Following the footsteps of artists Kjarval and Erró

Thursdays

From 14th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point: Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre

Description: A walk along the area where artists Kjarval and Erró got some of their inspiration from and reflecting on what effects nature had on their lives and work.

Mysteries of the pseudo craters

Saturdays

From 14th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: 3 hours

Starting point: Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre

Description: A walk around Landbrotshólar and the hills and how they can be utilized.

Western highlands | Hrauneyjar, Eldgjá & Lakagígar

Hrauneyjar information centre

Opening hours every day from 9AM-5PM

Eldgjá

Formation of Iceland

Daily

From 14th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point: Eldjá Parking lot

Description: A walk from the parking lot in Eldgjá and a long the bottom of the gorge towards Ófærufoss.

Lakagígar

Beauty and catastrophe - the impact of Skaftáreldar

Daily

From 14th of July - 15th of August

Starting time: 1 PM

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point: Laki parking lot

Description: A walk to the top of Laki mountain and the impact and history of Skaftáreldar is discussed.