Iceland Trek
Overview
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
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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
Itinerary
We recommend booking pre-trip accommodations if you'd like to fully immerse yourself in Reykjavik's vibrant atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Under30Experiences Reviews & Ratings
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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
Transportation & flights
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.
2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners at Base Camp
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