Two hikers with walking poles trek through a mossy, rocky hillside while a black wild boar grazes nearby.
A shirtless man with a beard and short hair standing inside a boat, with tattoos and necklaces, looking at the camera, in black and white.
Scenic view of a river surrounded by green moss-covered hills and steep cliffs with a sailboat floating on the water.
A rugged mountain landscape with steep cliffs, a winding river or lake at the bottom, and patches of snow on distant mountain peaks, under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic landscape with a valley, a river winding through green hills, and a lake in the background under a cloudy sky.
A rugged, rocky landscape with a flat foreground and distant mountain cliffs emitting steam or fog.
A woman standing on rocks in a calm body of water, surrounded by mountainous terrain with patches of snow, under a cloudy sky.
A rugged, rocky foreground with a valley and a body of water surrounded by cliffs and mountains under a cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of a shirtless man with tattoos on his arm and chest, and a woman with short hair in a casual indoor setting, both appearing to be in motion.
Water flowing over moss-covered rocks on a hillside.
A person standing next to a camouflaged tent on rocky terrain in a foggy, mountainous landscape.
A rugged landscape with snow and ice, distant mountains, some small figures on the ground, and a cloudy sky overhead.
A stone cairn on a grassy landscape with distant mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic view of rugged mountains with patches of snow on the peaks and slopes, under a partly cloudy sky.
Hiker walking on a grassy trail in a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky with distant water bodies.
Scenic view of a large lake surrounded by steep, green-covered cliffs and mountainous terrain under a cloudy sky.
Two hikers standing on rocky terrain under a cloudy sky.
Group of hikers walking along rocky terrain near a small water body, with cloudy sky overhead.
A calm body of water reflecting a hillside with small houses, a boat, and a cloudy sky.
A tranquil lake reflecting cloudy sky, with mountain slopes on the horizon under diffused sunlight.
A black-and-white photo of a shirtless man sitting inside a tent, with messy hair and a serious expression, against a cloudy sky background.
A man with a beard and necklace is in the water near the side of a boat, looking up at the camera, with a person's legs visible on the boat's edge.
Hikers walk along a rocky shoreline by a calm body of water, with a red sailboat anchored in the distance and steep mountains in the background.
A person performing a headstand yoga pose outdoors on rocky terrain with a mountain landscape and a blue sky in the background.
A black and white photo of a small waterfall flowing down a cliff into a body of water below.
A camouflaged tent on rocky riverbank in a mountainous, foggy landscape.
A smiling man wearing a black hat and camouflage jacket, outdoors near a camouflage-patterned tent, smiling and looking upward.
Three hikers walking on rocky terrain near a small pond with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Pinkish-purple jellyfish washed up on a bed of small rocks and pebbles.
Two heart-shaped stones with the letters E and F carved into them, resting on a large rock with a small pool of water and green moss in the foreground, with a mountainous landscape, lake, and partly cloudy sky in the background.
Inside a small tent with rocks on the ground, a wood stove with a pipe extending to the ceiling, a small container, and some firewood stacked nearby.
Scenic view of a lake with a mountain in the background, partially covered by clouds. A small sailboat is floating on the water, and rocks and green shrubs are in the foreground.
A woman with dark hair and a scarf around her neck looks at a man with dark hair and a beard, who is leaning against her while holding a towel to his head on a boat in a body of water with hills in the background.
A woman wearing a hat and jacket reads a book indoors, with a map on the wall behind her and various objects and shelves in the background.

The Journey at a Glance

Jökulfirðir is unlike any other fjords in Iceland – carved deep into the country’s oldest rock, just a short distance from the Arctic Circle. Here, nature has followed its own course since the Ice Age, largely untouched by human interference. Winters are long and dark, while summers are short and bright.

Once home to thriving communities and farming for centuries, mechanization never took hold here. Now, the Arctic fox and seabirds reign, where time and vanity have no meaning.

With this in mind, we embark on an adventure together, sailing aboard the VHF Aurora to experience Hornstrandir in its summer glory—both from the sea and on land. We will stay on board the boat, share breakfast, and prepare packed lunches before setting off on daily hikes through fjords and mountains—from shore to shore—where Aurora will be waiting at the end of each day with fragrant coffee and delicious food. Perhaps we will catch our own dinner, gather mussels, or find other seafood from nature’s pantry, enjoying a feast prepared by the crew. We will discuss what we see around us and the emotions stirred by the sea and land. We will learn about the history of the land and people of Hornstrandir while also sharing our own thoughts and stories.

Itinerary

  • Departure and return from Ísafjörður

  • Sailing through Jökulfirðir and hiking across Hornstrandir

  • 3 - day sea and land adventure

  • Sailing and hiking suitable for most

  • Accommodation aboard Aurora

  • Saunatent experience

  • All meals included

  • Group size: 8

  • Participants must arrange their own transport to and from Ísafjörður

  • Price: €1450 pr/person (3 days) Price: €2450 pr/person (5 days)

Daily Schedule

Arrival day: ETD 17:00 from Ísafjörður Harbor. Aurora sails for Hrafnsfjörður (4–5 hours sailing)

Day 1: Hrafnsfjörður – Lónafjörður (7-10Km - 550m Elevation - 5 Hours)

We hike from Hrafnsfjörður over Bolungarvíkurheiði to Lónafjörður, where Aurora will be waiting at Sópandi. Along the way, we reflect on the love story of Fjalla-Eyvindur and Halla, who once lived in Hrafnsfjörður and are said to be buried here. This hike serves as a perfect warm-up for the longer and more challenging treks ahead.

Day 2: Lónafjörður – Veiðileysufjörður (8Km - 550m Elevation - 6 Hours)

We hike from Snoðseyri in Lónafjörður, across Kvíarfjöll, to Karlsstaðir in Veiðileysufjörður. Expect rocky scree and occasional patches of snow that never fully melt, as well as serene mountain lakes and ancient geological formations that we will try to interpret and understand. Few places in Iceland are as remote and untouched as these wilderness landscapes.

Day 3: Hesteyrarfjörður

We sail early morning to Hesteyri and drop anchor by the “Doctor’s” house. Hesteyrarfjörður was home to a small settlement in the 19th century, while Veiðileysufjörður had a denser population, including a whaling station and later a herring-processing plant, which faded when the herring disappeared. Throughout Hornstrandir, remnants of past human activity offer glimpses into life on the edge of the world, even into the 20th century. After our 2–3 hours roaming the area, we board Aurora for the return voyage to Ísafjörður.

Note:

The itinerary is subject to change at any time due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Safety and overall experience will always take priority in determining any adjustments.

Payment Terms:

A 30% non-refundable confirmation fee is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 3 months before departure. Failure to complete payment by this date may result in cancellation of the booking.

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