Iceland Trekking Active Tour

Embark on an otherworldly adventure through Iceland's rugged landscapes on a trekking tour that will leave you breathless in awe.

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Tour Highlights

Daily Hikes Mountain Retreats Kerlingarfjoll Mtns (Troll Mtns) Geothermal pools Daily Luggage Transportation Glaciers Volcanic formations Waterfalls All meals included Golden Circle

Tour Description

The Gritty Details

Available Spots: 10
Tour Type:
How Long In The Trip? 8 Days
Where Do We Start From? Reykjavik Iceland
When Do We Start? May 1, 2024
When Do We Come Back? September 1, 2024

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Tour Details

The story of Iceland is written in its landscapes and best told through its hiking trails. Get ready for a trek through time—past ancient glaciers, epic geysers, legendary Viking footpaths, centennial hiker’s huts—and uncover the forces that have shaped the Land of Fire and Ice for millions of years. You’ll walk along the same paths that Viking settlers, farmers, explorers, and armies were once using to transit between the north and the south. This path is shrouded in myth and legend, very remote, and was once even full of trolls, elves, ghosts, and outlaws! Step onto the trail and hike over lava fields, between glaciers, over rivers, and canyons, and at the end of each day, rest your weary feet in cozy huts. You’ll taste traditional dishes and unwind in natural hot springs like travelers of the old.

Leave the touristy trails behind and uncover the rich history behind Iceland’s iconic landscapes on this 6-day hiking tour! Explore a spectacular mix of natural landmarks, ranging from geysers and colorful rhyolite mountains to timeless glaciers, while learning about their legacy from a seasoned local guide. Spend your time off the trails unwinding in scenic mountain huts, chilling in saunas, and tasting traditional Icelandic delicacies.

See the itinerary information below for details.

What’s included:
What you get on this adventure:
An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
6 days of hiking
Transportation for the duration of the tour
Mountain hut accommodations for 5 nights
All meals for the duration of the tour (from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6)
Transfer of luggage between huts
Charging battery/power bank
Sleeping bag
What’s not included:
Transportation to and from Iceland
Transportation to the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik
Accommodations in Reykjavík before and after the tour
Personal hiking gear
Use of showers in huts — 500 ISK ($3.50 USD), payable on site
Alcoholic beverages
Meals outside of the trek

Additional Bits

All Meals Included Airfare Separate

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavik and mountain retreat Your guide will pick you up in Reykjavik at around 3 pm and drive you and your team to the first mountain hut of the trip in the Kerlingarfjöll Mountains (Troll Mountains). Get some rest, meet your team, and cook together a delicious traditional Icelandic meal. In the evening, you’ll relax and soak in the hot geothermal waters in the Highland Baths.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hut
Day 2: Troll Mountains After breakfast, pack up your luggage and place it in the car. Today you’ll hike the out-and-back trail to the Hveradalir geothermal area and hike a loop around the valley to soak in all the amazing sights. You’ll encounter a spectacular array of colors, including, yellow, blue, black, green, and red from the iron and the rhyolite that the mountains are composed of. After the hike, get transported to the Hveravellir hut, where you will spend the night. Make sure to take a dip in the nearby geothermal pool before hitting the hay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Hut
Hiking: 7 miles / 12 km Elevation change: 1,970 ft / 600 m
Day 3: Valley of Thieves A spectacular hike awaits today along the ancient Kjalvegur route, once used by Vikings, settlers, and farmers. The route winds between the Langjökull and Hofsjökull glaciers, and you’ll walk through unique vegetation, grass, flowers, and brush, but also black lava fields, volcanic craters, mountains, and glaciers. Hike to the top of Redhead Mountain and enjoy unrivaled views of the glaciers and rivers snaking their way through the valleys and mountains. Head to the hut. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Hut Hiking: 7-11 miles / 11-18 km Elevation change: 490-1970 ft / 150-600 m Day 4: Highland Oasis Today, you’ll follow the Kjalhraun lava field while enjoying a spectacular view of the Hrútfell mountain and its gliding glaciers throughout. Watch the Fúlakvísl river roar through a very narrow canyon carved out by lava millennia ago. The scenery around the Þverbrekknamúli hut is so incredible you’ll want to stay there and explore it for days on end. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Hut
Hiking: 9 miles / 14 km Elevation change: 330 ft / 100 m
Day 4: Highland Oasis
Today, you’ll follow the Kjalhraun lava field while enjoying a spectacular view of the Hrútfell mountain and its gliding glaciers
throughout. Watch the Fúlakvísl river roar through a very narrow canyon carved out by lava millennia ago. The scenery around the
Þverbrekknamúli hut is so incredible you’ll want to stay there and explore it for days on end.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Hut
Hiking: 9 miles / 14 km
Elevation change: 330 ft / 100 m
Day 5: Ghosts and Glaciers
On day 5, you’ll hike to one of the oldest mountain huts in Iceland, Hvítárnes. Built way back in 1930, the hut and its turf roof are
protected by Icelandic law because of its age and uniqueness. Follow a trail through vegetated areas interspaced by some deep
horse trails and crystal-clear water fountains. The hut is close to the Hvítárvatn glacial lake, which runs from the Langjökull glacier
and is the source of both the Hvítá river and Gullfoss falls. Those who dare may take a dip!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Hut
Hiking: 10 miles / 16 km
Day 6: Golden Circle
End your trip with a bang! Today you’ll drive along the Golden Circle and the first stop is the Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most
beautiful ones in Iceland. After marveling at its beauty, drive to Geysir geothermal area and witness the geysers erupting boiling hot
water high up in the air! After that, you’ll drive to Þingvellir National Park, explore the Mid-Atlantic Rift, and learn about its history.
Your guides will then drive you back to Reykjavik and that marks the official end of the tour. If you’d like to stay longer and keep on
exploring the area, just ask your guides for some recommendations!
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Inclusions, Exclusions and Additional Information

Date: The date for this trip is TBD – It will be in the summer of 2025.

How fit do I need to be?
This Icelandic hiking adventure requires decent fitness levels. You’ll be hiking for 4 to 6 full days, covering around 7.5-10 miles (12-
17 km) per day with moderate altitude change while carrying a loaded daypack. Your main luggage will be transported with a
support vehicle. Keep in mind that you’ll also be covering tricky volcanic terrain, the weather and trail conditions may affect the
difficulty and you will encounter several river crossings along the trail.
What do I need to bring?
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
Waterproof duffel bag for transporting your overnight gear between huts
Quality lightweight hiking shoes with ankle support
River crossing shoes — Crocs are a good choice, don’t use open sandals or flip-flops

Cancellation Policy:

After deposit, the remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

For cancellations anytime prior to sixty (60) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of seventy percent (70%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
For cancellations thirty (30) to fifty-nine (59) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

Travel Insurance information:

Travel Insurance is required:

I recommend the following travel insurance companies.

World Nomads
Allianz

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