North-West Iceland · Rjúpa Hunting
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Private guided Rock Ptarmigan hunting on wild Icelandic land
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North-West Iceland · Rjúpa Hunting
Private guided Rock Ptarmigan hunting on wild Icelandic land
Enquire About a TripDeep in the highlands of north-west Iceland, the Rock Ptarmigan — the rjúpa — has been part of this landscape for as long as anyone can remember. Private land, with not a single soul in sight. The valley and its surroundings stretch beyond imagination — endless hunting opportunities, shaped by the wind and the weather. This is a guided experience for those who appreciate wild places and skilled dogs.
Full-day field guiding from an experienced local hunter who knows every ridge and hollow of the land.
Three German Wirehaired Pointers — built for this terrain, bred for this work.
Comfortable lodging near the hunting grounds — remote but well-appointed after a long day afield.
Hearty meals, field lunches, and evening drinks. Game from the day's hunt may well feature on the table.
Transfers from Reykjavík to the property and back, arranged to suit your schedule.
Time away from the field can be spent hiking, soaking, watching wildlife, or simply taking in the landscape.
A broad valley gives way to towering ridgelines and sweeping plateaus — a terrain sculpted over millennia, vast in every direction. The kind of country that makes you feel properly small, and properly free.
Access is exclusive. You will not share the ground with anyone else. The experience is deliberately intimate — small groups, unhurried days, and time to take in the surroundings.
The German Wirehaired Pointer was bred for exactly this — wild, unforgiving terrain, unpredictable weather, and game that demands patience and precision. Their dense, wiry coat was made for the wind and cold of the Icelandic highlands. Their drive is unmatched.
Each of the three dogs has been trained to work Icelandic conditions specifically — pointing, holding, and retrieving across open ground where lesser dogs would falter.
A short and precious window — October and November only
Trips are arranged on a small-group basis. Reach out to discuss availability, dates, and what your ideal experience looks like.