Excursion Lake botnsvatn hiking trek tour at Húsavík

Experience the stunning natural splendour of Húsavík and its surrounds during this scenic and exhilarating hiking excursion to Lake Botnsvatn.

Húsavík, Skrúðgarður Botanical Garden, Búðará River, Atlantic Ocean

Depart the pier with your guide for a scenic hiking trek. We start our journey walking towards the small, but charming, Skrúðgarður Botanical Garden. Following a guided stroll through this lovely little botanical garden, your journey continues along an uphill footpath towards Lake Botnsvatn. Following this trail, walk alongside the Búðará River that flows from the lake, down towards the botanical garden, through town, and into the Atlantic Ocean at Skjálfandi Bay. Deep-set beneath the colourful slopes of Mt. Húsavík, the remote Lake Botnsvatn is a particularly serene and beautiful place to visit.

Mt. Húsavík, Lake Botnsvatn, Breath-Taking Scenery, Alternate Return Route

This oligotrophic lake is situated approximately 426 feet (about 130 metres) above sea level, and a very popular site for locals who love the outdoors. Upon arrival, a stop is made here to sit back, relax, and enjoy the stunning natural splendour of this lovely lake. Leaving Lake Botnsvatn, hike back into Húsavík along a different trail. Whilst walking downhill, embrace the breath-taking panorama of your beautiful surrounds. Your guided hiking trek concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Húsavík, Skjálfandi Bay, Skrúðgarður Botanical Garden, Búðará River, Lake Botnsvatn, Atlantic Ocean, Mt. Húsavík, Lake Botnsvatn, Breath-Taking Scenery

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 8 miles (about 11 kilometres), at times over uneven, gravel, slippery, and natural surfaces and steep inclines. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, sturdy, and closed-toe hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof jacket, hat, and gloves, bottled water, and Icelandic Kronas or credit cards for purchases from the ship. There are no restrooms on this tour. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.