Hornvik Height & Sights
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Highlights
- Visit Ísafjörður and Reykjavik
- Experience magnificent Hornbjarg bird cliffs
- Enjoy boat journey where you can see the whole coastline of the nature reserve from a different angle
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We start with a morning boat ride (9:00 AM) straight to the fjord of Veiðileysufjörður, where we walk up the valley floor to Hafnarskrað Pass where the view opens up over the bay of Hornvík. The hike takes us up to 500 meters and is on path most of the way. The last p...
We will wake up early and have a hearty breakfast, before circumnavigating the edge of the magnificent Hornbjarg bird cliffs. During the trek you will experience looking down the 400 meter cliffs (if you dare) seeing kittiwakes taking a bath in the lake under the clif...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Borea is a fully licensed adventure guiding company based in Ísafjörður in the heart of the Westfjords of Iceland.
The founders of Borea have always recognized the great potential of adventure tourism surrounding their home, yet little was being done to encourage it. They wanted to let people enjoy their home environment in the same way they had done since they were young.
Borea was created in 2006 and focuses on both short day trips for everyone and exclusive expeditions to remote corners in the Arctic.
The company is operated by sailors, climbers, skiers, and sea kayakers that find their inspiration in the unique wilderness that surrounds them.
All our guides are local Icelanders and good friends that have designed each trip to operate in full harmony with nature.
Borea Adventures is run by Rúnar Karlsson and Nanný Arna Guðmundsdóttir. They are both born in Ísafjörður and living there. They have years of experience in all sorts of outdoor activities in Iceland and know the Westfjords like the back of their hand. The company only hires guides with thorough knowledge in backcountry skiing, sea kayaking, hiking and that have great respect for the natural environment.
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What to bring
It's important to rembember that you have to carry all your personal belongings on this trip. Try to keep your pack as light as possible but still take what you need but maybe not all that you want! Pack your spare clothes and sleeping bag in a dry bag or plastic bags. Pay good attention to your hiking shoes and that they are waterproof and up for the task ahead.
- Thermal underwear
- Wool or fleece thermal mid layer
- Hiking pants. NO COTTONS as they take long to dry if wet.
- Waterproof and breathable pants and jacket for hiking.
- Wool/fleece hat
- Sleeping bag liner and pillow cover
- One pair of warm gloves. Preferably wool
- 1 extra pair wool/synthetic socks
- Hiking boots (Vibram sole). Need to be high up on the ancle for support
- Gaiters are good to have, especially early in the summer when there is more snow over the pass.
- Dark sun glasses
- Sunscreen / after sun cream
- About 40L backpack that can take all your personal belongings
- Small binoculars is nice to have for watching wildlife
- Personal medical kit to include personal medication and i.e. band aids, throat lozenges, lip salves, second skin for blister etc. Don't forget regular medication you may need (e.g. Asthma, bring your inhaler, even if you do not always need it).
- 1 liter water bottle
- And don't forget your camera!
Sleeping Bag, Tent And Mattress Is Provided And You Don't Have To Carry It!
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