Iceland Trek

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Iceland is one of the most unique countries in the world with its volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and mountains. After visiting this country hundreds of times over the last 5 years, Under30Experiences has curated a new adventure that takes you on an epic trek through the Highlands of Iceland. An expert Icelandic guide and U30X Trip Leader will take you of...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • A blend of hiking through untouched wilderness terrain and two days on the famous Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails.
    • The fantastic and indescribable landscape of the hidden Icelandic backcountry.
    • Hike through lava fields, volcanic deserts, mossy green mountains, glaciers, rivers, gorges and canyons.
    • Experience 20 hours of daylight while trekking.
    • Views of the famous Eyjafjallajökull glacier from the rooftop hot tub at Base Camp after the trek.
    • Walking tour of Reykjavik
    • All meals while camping are included: breakfasts, make-your-own-lunch, and dinners
    • Luggage transport for 5 days
    • Camping equipment - Tent, mattress, cooking supplies, compact lunch-box with spork and cup

What's this trip about?

    Iceland is one of the most unique countries in the world with its volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and mountains. After visiting this country hundreds of times over the last 5 years, Under30Experiences has curated a new adventure that takes you on an epic trek through the Highlands of Iceland. An expert Icelandic guide and U30X Trip Leader will take you off the beaten path to discover Iceland’s rugged landscapes. Learn about Iceland’s unique geology and some sustainable practices used to preserve the environment and even what you can do to help. You’ll get to experience some of Iceland’s untouched natural beauty, in the pure wilderness, and on the famous Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range21 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKeflavík, Iceland
End CityKeflavík, Iceland

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 18 - 30's
  • Hiking & Walking
  • High Adventure
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 8

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • Under30Experiences Certified Hiking Guide & Trip Leader
    • 7 days / 6 nights shared accommodations in Base Camp dorm rooms and camping tents
    • 5 full days of guided hiking
    • Breakfast in Reykjavik
    • All camping fees
    • Private airport pick-up upon arrival
    • Private airport drop-off upon departure
    • Private ground transportation to beginning of the trek and from the end of the trek
    • Evacuation in case of extreme bad weather
    • Under30Experiences Trip Leader
    • Personal recommendations for optional activities
    • The chance to meet some kick-ass people
    • Access to the Under30Experiences community
    • Taxes always included, never hidden fees, & NO blackout dates

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Itinerary

Day 1: Halló Reykjavik!

We recommend booking pre-trip accommodations if you'd like to fully immerse yourself in Reykjavik's vibrant atmosphere.

Morning:

Arrive at Reykjavik-Keflavik International Airport (KEF) before 7:00 am where you’ll meet your Trip Leaders and new friends.

Take included transportation to Reykjavik for breakfast and take a walk around Iceland's quaint capital city.

Afternoon:

Depart for our basecamp in South Iceland and enjoy the scenic drive (~2 hour drive).

Arrive at our basecamp in Hvolsvöllur and begin preparing for your trekking adventure.

Debrief with your wilderness guides, hear a safety talk, and make any last adjustments to your gear.

Evening:

Enjoy an Icelandic dinner at your basecamp and get to know the new friends you’ll be trekking with for the next week.

Rest up! Our epic adventure begins tomorrow.

Day 2: Begin the Trek

Morning:

Wake up early and enjoy an Icelandic breakfast at our basecamp.

Take included transportation on a super jeep into the Icelandic highlands, where we'll begin our trek!

Afternoon:

Today we’ll be hiking between 9-12 miles (15-20 km) off the beaten path.

Cross a few rivers and creeks by foot, and find your way through a vast valley that leads to our first camping spot.

Evening:

Set up camp with your new friends in our own little section of the Icelandic wilderness.

Enjoy the 20 hours of daylight as you take in your surroundings after an epic first day.

Come together and help prepare your first dinner in the mountains.

Play games, chill out, or take an evening hike

Day 3: Hike Volcanic Deserts & Canyons

Morning:

Wake up for the first time in nature, and enjoy our first camp breakfast in the Icelandic wilderness.

Break down camp, and get ready to hit the trail.

Afternoon:

Hike between 10-15 miles (16-25 km) as we make our way to our next campsite.

We’ll encounter small creeks, mountains, hills, canyons, and valleys with very little traffic.

You’ll experience scenery and colors that you didn’t know existed on Earth!

Evening:

Set up camp with your hiking buddies, and get together to prepare your own dinner.

Take an optional evening hike for some more breathtaking scenery or just hang around camp and relax.

Play some games, tell stories, and hang out in the fresh mountain air.

Day 4: Cross Into Icelandic Forests

Morning:

After a filling breakfast in the wild, get ready to enjoy another big day of hiking through otherworldly landscapes.

Today we’ll link up with the famous Laugavegur trail, one of the most famous hiking trails in Iceland.

Afternoon:

Hike over 15 miles (24+ km) as we make our way to Þórsmörk, the Valley of Thor.

We’ll cross river gorges, pass glaciers, trek through volcanic desert, and descend into Icelandic forests.

Evening:

Prepare camp in Þórsmörk, where we’ll be staying for the next two nights.

Make dinner as a group, and then relax. You deserve it!

Day 5: Relax In The Valley of Thor

Morning/Afternoon:

After three action packed days of trekking, enjoy a relaxing day in the most beautiful valley in South Iceland.

Take in the stunning views from the Valley of Thor where we’ll be perfectly situated between glaciers and volcanoes.

If you want to keep your legs moving, there are plenty of trails and possibilities to hike some more in Þórsmörk.

Evening:

Enjoy our last night in the outdoors by taking full advantage of the seemingly endless sunlight.

For our last dinner on the trail we’ll prepare a barbecue together and then enjoy ourselves around a bonfire!

Day 6: Hike Between Glaciers and Volcanoes

Morning: 

Fuel up on our last delicious camp breakfast in the wild.

After breakfast, get an early start on the day as we embark on the most challenging day of our hike: the Fimmvörðuhals trail.

Begin the hike by climbing up and out of the valley and up between the glaciers.

Afternoon:

Hike approximately 17 miles (28km) today, as we make our way back toward civilization.

Trek between glaciers and volcanoes, and pass by more waterfalls than you can count as we make our way to Skogafoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.

Arrival in Skógar means our epic trek has come to an end.

Evening:

After our last dinner as a group, take advantage of the rooftop hot tub and sauna at our awesome basecamp!

Celebrate your epic accomplishment with your equally epic hiking buddies.

Day 7: Departure

Morning:

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at basecamp before heading to the airport.

If you wish to go to the Blue Lagoon, we strongly recommend you book your tickets online for after 1:00 pm as pre-booking is required.

Take our included transportation from Hvolsvöllur to Reykjavik-Keflavik International Airport (KEF) for your flight departing after 3:00 pm.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,895
Price per day$414
Last Updated: 11/26/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Taylor

Sep 2019

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AWESOME our trip was.

My review is a little delayed BUT I wanted to make sure I wrote one because everyone needs to know how AWESOME our trip was. I went to Iceland for 5 days, where Delp...

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Allison

Aug 2019

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I just got back from my first trip with Under30Experiences to Iceland and it was incredible!

I just got back from my first trip with Under30Experiences to Iceland and it was incredible! This was my first international trip alone and my luggage was lost, but ...

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Danielle

Oct 2018

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This trip still provided that cultural experience

Hey U30X community! I've now gone on two trips with this company (Iceland, and Yoga and Mindfulness in Bali), and while I was a bit hesitant to try the Yoga and Mind...

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Tara

Nov 2017

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The itinerary is incredible

I took my first U30X trip to Iceland in early November and it was hands down the best trip of my life. The itinerary is incredible. It's perfectly paced, there's ama...

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Victoria

Oct 2017

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Just got back from the 5 day Iceland trip last week and it was absolutely incredible.

Just got back from the 5 day Iceland trip last week and it was absolutely incredible. The itinerary was perfection - great balance of amazing activities plus ample c...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Sleeping bag
    • International Airfare

Accommodation

  • You will be staying in shared dorm style rooms before and after the trek at a local family owned Base Camp. During the trek you will be staying in shared tents.
  • Bathrooms will be in nature for 4 days with the occasional outhouse and will follow sustainable Leave No Trace practices. There will be no toilets or showers while on the trail.
  • Laundry is available at base camp for an additional fee. Ask your Trip Leader for details.
  • s may vary but will be the same quality.
  • Solo travelers are paired with someone of the same gender.
  • Private room options are available upon request subject to hotel availability (for an extra charge).

Transportation & Flights

You will be traveling by private ground transportation throughout your trip. Our bus driver is Icelandic and speaks English fluently. His/her role is also to be a guide and answer all the questions you may have about Iceland. Private ground transportation to and from the airport (Included) Private super jeep to the beginning of the trek and from the end of the trek (Included),

Transportation & flights

You will be traveling by private ground transportation throughout your trip. Our bus driver is Icelandic and speaks English fluently. His/her role is also to be a guide and answer all the questions you may have about Iceland. Private ground transportation to and from the airport (Included) Private super jeep to the beginning of the trek and from the end of the trek (Included)
Guides
All Under30Experiences trips are accompanied by experienced Trip Leaders. Your Trip Leader in Iceland will be an Icelandic local who will deliver an authentic and unique experience. The goal of the Trip Leader is to facilitate an awesome experience and help our travelers have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are traveling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
Cancellation policy

If you have an emergency cancellation that is less than 30 days before your trip, please refer to your travel insurance company as they may cover you for some expenses.

We are not able to transfer trips or hold experience credits within 30 days of the trip because we have already secured reservations on your behalf.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners at Base Camp

Age Requirements
21 years and up
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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