Selfoss, Suðurland · Islanda•7 days · 6 nights•Trekking · 1,000 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Suðurland, Islanda
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
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The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
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WHY THIS TREK
Trekking in Iceland
L’Islanda è la terra dei contrasti per eccellenza: vulcani e lave incandescenti, enormi ghiacciai e iceberg, geyser con acque bollenti e impetuose cascate di acque gelide, cieli plumbei e arcobaleni scintillanti, notti buie e notti illuminate magicamente dalle aurore boreali, giornate invernali quasi senza luce ed estive quasi senza buio. In questi contrasti, qualunque essi siano, riusciremo sempre a provare incontenibile meraviglia, a trovare infinita bellezza, a vivere emozioni mai provate prima. Se è vero che esiste il mal d’Africa è altrettanto vero che, di ritorno da un viaggio nella terra dei trolls e degli elfi, potrete affermare di aver contratto il mal d’Islanda, un male da cui non vorreste mai essere guariti.
Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
L’Islanda è la terra dei contrasti per eccellenza: vulcani e lave incandescenti, enormi ghiacciai e iceberg, geyser con acque bollenti e impetuose cascate di acque gelide, cieli plumbei e arcobaleni scintillanti, notti buie e notti illuminate magicamente dalle aurore boreali, giornate invernali quasi senza luce ed estive quasi senza buio. In questi contrasti, qualunque essi siano, riusciremo sempre a provare incontenibile meraviglia, a trovare infinita bellezza, a vivere emozioni mai provate prima. Se è vero che esiste il mal d’Africa è altrettanto vero che, di ritorno da un viaggio nella terra dei trolls e degli elfi, potrete affermare di aver contratto il mal d’Islanda, un male da cui non vorreste mai essere guariti.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 30 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
+15 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 10 km · 2 h a day for 7 days
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 2 h a day for 7 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 7 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Selfoss
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Seven days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
1,000 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
7 days
Day 1
1 stop · from 08:30
Day 2
1 stop · from 08:00
Day 3
1 stop · from 08:00
Day 4
1 stop · from 08:00
Day 5
1 stop · from 08:00
Day 6
1 stop · from 08:00
Day 7
1 stop · from 08:00
7 days · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Primo giorno, 363, 806 Selfoss, Islanda. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Golden Circle, geothermal areas with a hike and a bathe in natural hot waters, geysers and impressive waterfalls.
How do you get to Selfoss? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Visor cap
REQUIRED
Heavy headgear
REQUIRED
Swimsuit
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Waterproof gloves
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Mini crampons
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Piermaria G.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Piermaria, an environmental hiking guide for 14 years, after a long background in hiking and mountaineering. For almost 30 years I've been designing routes for people who love discovering beautiful corners of nature, in good company, in Italy and abroad: I plan itineraries, build hiking projects for public bodies and run environmental education in state schools. I'm also a coach on basic hiking courses and on physical preparation courses, I work with the Courmayeur Mountain Guides on their introduction-to-mountaineering programmes, and I write guidebooks, hiking maps and articles about nature and hiking. For a couple of years I've also been making documentaries about the mountains: in January my first one, about the hills and mountains of the Oltrepò Pavese, was in competition at the Orobie Film Festival in Bergamo — 16 works selected out of 170 submitted. 🎬 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
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Questions?
I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
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You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (2 h a day) and carry your backpack for 7 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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✓Free cancellation up to 30 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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L’Islanda è la terra dei contrasti per eccellenza: vulcani e lave incandescenti, enormi ghiacciai e iceberg, geyser con acque bollenti e impetuose cascate di acque gelide, cieli plumbei e arcobaleni scintillanti, notti buie e notti illuminate magicamente dalle aurore boreali, giornate invernali quasi senza luce ed estive quasi senza buio. In questi contrasti, qualunque essi siano, riusciremo sempre a provare incontenibile meraviglia, a trovare infinita bellezza, a vivere emozioni mai provate prima. Se è vero che esiste il mal d’Africa è altrettanto vero che, di ritorno da un viaggio nella terra dei trolls e degli elfi, potrete affermare di aver contratto il mal d’Islanda, un male da cui non vorreste mai essere guariti.
Come alone, leave with new friends
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 10 km · 2 h a day for 7 days
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 2 h a day for 7 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 7 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included
INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Selfoss
Itinerary
7 days · approximate times
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
7 days · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30Primo giorno
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Golden Circle, geothermal areas with a hike and a bathe in natural hot waters, geysers and impressive waterfalls.
See day 2 →
How do you get to Selfoss? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Visor cap
REQUIRED
Heavy headgear
REQUIRED
Swimsuit
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Waterproof gloves
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Mini crampons
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Piermaria G.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Piermaria, an environmental hiking guide for 14 years, after a long background in hiking and mountaineering. For almost 30 years I've been designing routes for people who love discovering beautiful corners of nature, in good company, in Italy and abroad: I plan itineraries, build hiking projects for public bodies and run environmental education in state schools. I'm also a coach on basic hiking courses and on physical preparation courses, I work with the Courmayeur Mountain Guides on their introduction-to-mountaineering programmes, and I write guidebooks, hiking maps and articles about nature and hiking. For a couple of years I've also been making documentaries about the mountains: in January my first one, about the hills and mountains of the Oltrepò Pavese, was in competition at the Orobie Film Festival in Bergamo — 16 works selected out of 170 submitted. 🎬 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Reviews
— · none yet
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.
You'll be among the first to share your story.
Questions?
I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (2 h a day) and carry your backpack for 7 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
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