After stopping at Arnarstapi, we go to snow-line where the equipment awaits us, along with snow-suits, gloves and helmets. From here, under careful supervision of a guide, we drive up on the glacier, between snow mounds, to about 1,410 meters (over 4,600 feet) above sea level. We pause for goodly while here to take in the view.

From here there is a vast and incredible panorama: Hellissandur, Rif, the wide bay Breiðafjörður, and as far as the West fjords (Látrabjarg cliffs). The mountain's rugged terrain is also impressive, as is the view south encompassing all of the gulf of Faxaflóa, to Reykjavík and even beyond to Keflavík. Finally, we return down the mountain and at the end of the trip, we stop at the restaurant Arnarbær, where refreshments are available.