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Snowshoe Hike from Lake Mývatn

Guided hike in pristine nature

Step of the beaten track. Join us for a snowshoe hike into the wilderness of Mývatn Nature reserve, Depending on snow and weather conditions, the best location each day will be decided. From the Steaming volcano of Krafla Lava field, towering lava maze or snowshoe out on the frozen wetlands of Mývatn lake itself the landscape is breathtaking.

During the tour you will stop for a refreshment out in the nature.

Where do we to go for a snowshoe hike?

Each day we pick the right location for a snowshoe hike out into the nature of Mývatn Nature reserve, depending on weather and snow conditions,.

There are many “top stops” by Lake Mývatn Nature reserve. Some times we hike trough those, but sometimes we venture into unknown destinations.

Why snowshoes ?

  • Snowshoes provide flotation on soft snow 
  • Metal crampons make them  safe on Ice and snow 
  • Increase stability in rough terrain 
  • A way to experience the silence and calmness of Iceland

Snowshoes and skis are traditionally used in Iceland for hiking in the highlands. Snowshoes are a much easier  step into mountaineering than skiing, with a few minutes of instructions, everyone can do a snowshoe hike.  Snowshoe hiking is one of our favourite activity as it provides full freedom to explore a new destinations within the nature reserve, depending on weather and conditions

Is snowshoeing a difficult activity ?

In our  guided snowshoe hiking tours are tailor made to fit the activity level of each group. Snowshoe hiking is in general just walking with a bit bigger shoes 🙂 one of the main reason that we pick different locations depending on conditions is to make sure to provide as good conditions for beginners as possible

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Price from

19.900 ISK per person

Location

Lake Mývatn

Highlights

  • Mývatn Outback
  • Snowshoeing in nature
  • Nature Baths visit optional

Available

Winter

Departure

Sunday, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday

Departure time

Various

Duration

2-3H

Included

icon v Fully guided tour

icon v Snowshoes and hiking poles

Note

  • If weather conditions are too harsh, the operator reserves the right to cancel a tour
  • For safety reasons our guide can refuse customers who are not dressed well enough
  • Reservation is necessary

Meeting point: Berjaya Hotel Mývatn

Difficulty level: Moderate

We recommend you bring

  • Waterproof and/or windproof jacket and pants
  • Hiking boots or solid waterproof shoes
  • Fleece or wool sweater, or both
  • Thermal underwear makes winter very comfortable
  • Warm hat, scarf and gloves
  • Sunglasses and sun protection. Let’s be optimistic
  • Snack and water bottle
  • Small backpack can be good to put your extras in (camera, snack, water, sweater)