Útivist is a travel association whose goal is to encourage travel within Iceland in a healthy and enjoyable way. It is a friendly, enriching group, welcoming anyone who wants to join. Anybody can become a member and participate in activities. Útivist offers a wide variety of trips to suit many tastes. In addition, the group emphasizes the marking of trails and building of mountain huts, nature conservation, and the promotion of Iceland as a travel destination. Specific information about organized tours is available by calling the association office at (+354) 562-1000, or by faxing (+354) 562-1001. Information can also be obtained via e-mail:
utivist@utivist.is
Útivist offers a variety of weekend trips, summer vacation tours and day trips.
Buses depart from the Central Bus Terminal (Umferðarmiðstöðin) in Reykjavík. For day trips, tickets should be purchased at the terminal before departure. Other trips should be booked in advance at the Útivist offices. Please note that Útivist is a recreational association; it does not insure its passengers, nor does it accept responsibility for their property. Útivist reserves the right to cancel any trip with advance notice, if there is inadequate participation.
Fimmvörðuháls is an 1,100-m-high mountain pass between the glaciers of Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, with a popular trail leading from Skógar to Básar. Útivist offers organized
One of Útivist’s best-known routes is „Laugavegurinn“. This is a five-day trip from the hot-spring area of Landmannalaugar to Básar at Þórsmörk. If desired,
Útivist and the district of Skaftárhreppur have made a co-operative agreement on tourism in Skaftárhreppur. This involves a huge area, from the glaciers of
Strútsstígur is a new route from Fjallabak, between Lambaskarðshólar/Eldgjá and Hvanngil. This route is a continuation of the popular Sveinstindur - Skælingar route. Take
Sveinstindur - Skælingar
Ride a coach from Reykjavík to Sveinstindur for a one-night stay in the Útivist hut. Hike on the slopes of