INDICATIVE PLANNING
DAY 1 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 2 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 3 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 4 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 5 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 6 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 7 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 8 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
DAY 9 — Akureyri → Highlands
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: 1200 m
6-8 days
500 km/2200m
3-6max partecipants
What’s included
On-field guidance and navigation
Expedition design and route planning
Safety management and decision-making
Pre-expedition coordination and preparation support
Guidance on equip
Coordination support with selected local partnersment, setup and strategy
Velar helps structure the process and streamline logistics through trusted partners, while maintaining clear separation of roles.
What’s NOT included
Transport (flights, transfers, vehicle rentals)
Accommodation bookings
Food and personal supplies
Third-party services (logistics, local providers, etc.)
Insurance coverage for participants
Participants independently pay all external services. Velar does not act as an intermediary and does not handle payments on behalf of third-party providers.
How to join us
Apply
Submit your application.
We’ll get in touch to understand your experience, expectations and alignment with the expedition.
Confirmation
We confirm that:
the level is right for you
the approach is clear
everything fits on both sides
Once confirmed, you secure your spot with payment.
You then receive:
GPX file
expedition material
preparation guidelines
Final step
One week before departure, we schedule a call.
We review:
route and key sections
logistics and critical points
final setup
Join an experience you’ll keep forever
Costs overview
Beyond the participation fee, participants should plan for additional expenses related to the expedition. These costs are managed independently with the guidance of Velar.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Flights
€200 – €600
(depending on location and timing)
Accommodation / Camping
€10 – €40 per night
(camping or basic mountain huts where applicable)
Food & Supplies
€15 – €30 per day
Local Transport / Logistics
€50 – €200
(transfers, occasional support, or local services if needed)
NOTES
Costs may vary depending on conditions, choices and availability.
Velar provides guidance and coordination support to help structure logistics efficiently, but all bookings and payments are handled directly by participants.