With an abundance of ice caves and mountain vistas, this summer adventure will take you across the dramatic landscapes of Iceland! Hike across glaciers, feel small beneath jaw-dropping waterfalls and eat like a Viking on this 7-day journey. Channel your adventurous spirit, pack your camera and prepare for the trip of a lifetime! Please Note: This is a participatory camping trip, in which all travelers will be assisting in setting up camp and cooking meals. Guides will teach you the best methods for quick set up and take down of tents, and will lead the cooking, providing clear instructions and oversight. If you’ve never set up camp or cooked outdoors before, this is the perfect opportunity to learn under expert supervision!
7 days
8 - 15 spots
Double occupancy in tent campsites(single tents available)
6 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Reykjavík Airport (RKV) , between 9 AM and 5 PM
TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Reykjavík Airport (RKV) on the last day
Welcome to Iceland! Settle in and get ready for an incredible trip.
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included.
1 HOUR
Rise and shine to the first full day of your adventure in Iceland! Today you will go on an epic road trip through the Golden Circle, a route that passes through Icelandic countryside to see spouting geysers, crashing waterfalls and stunning views all around.
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
1 HOUR
Your first stop will be in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will be able to look down a volcanic rift and straddle two tectonic plates. Fun fact: This is the only place where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet and can be seen on dry land! Thingvellir is recognized as the place in which Iceland’s identity as a nation began as it was the site the Viking settlers chose as their parliament back in the 10th century.
40 MIN
Travel to where the milky Hvita river drops into a volcanic fissure, forming one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls, Gullfoss. You will have some time to walk around the area and take some epic photos.
45 MIN
Visit the spouting hot springs of the Great Geysir and Strokkur where you’ll be able to walk around the geothermal area. The lively Strokkur spouts water 100 feet into the air every few minutes, so have your camera ready and enjoy the show!
1 HOUR 30 MIN
Take advantage of the healing and rejuvenating waters of the Secret Lagoon. This man-made geothermal pool, built in 1891, is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. You’ll be surrounded by walkways and small steamy hotspots as you soak and relax at the end of your tour.
Overnight in Seljalandsfoss.
The adventure continues with a road trip through Iceland’s spectacular South Coast, where the forces of nature continue to dramatically shape the island. Keep your camera ready to record the breathtaking scenery you’ll pass along the way.
Breakfast at the campsite is included.
40 MIN
A short hike will take you to the magnificent Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, one of the most popular sites in Iceland. The 200 foot cascade is fed from a volcanic glacier and thunders over steep granite walls. A pathway behind the falls will allow you to experience the power of the falling water. You will get wet from the mist created by the waterfall, so plan to bring suitable clothing.
45 MIN
You’ll be enchanted by the mystical Reynisfjara black sand beach. The panorama of basalt caves, black beach sand and giant stacks of basalt rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean could be mistaken for a completely different planet.
30 MIN
Explore the Skogafoss Waterfall, where your hike will take you upstream for about 5 miles. Hiking over emerald green landscapes, beside rugged canyons and countless waterfalls, you’ll be surrounded by giant rainbows as you approach Skogafoss. Keep your camera handy, this is said to be the most breathtaking hike of your visit.
Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Start the day with a short drive to one of Iceland’s crown jewels, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon where today's adventure begins.
Breakfast at the campsite is included.
40 MIN
The lagoon is formed naturally from melted glacial water and is exponentially growing from blocks of ice that crack away from the glacier and crash into the waters. Your boat tour will take you around the lagoon to float alongside the icebergs and watch the seals at play.
4 HOURS
Explore the Breidamerkurjokull section of the largest glacier in Iceland, Vatnajokull. You’ll snap on a pair of crampons to explore the endless terrain of snow and ice and photograph the magnificent Crystal Ice Caves.
Overnight in Skaftafell.
Time for another fabulous day in Iceland! Hike to a canyon more than 2 million years old, photograph the most awe-inspiring landscapes and stand beneath one of Iceland's most spectacular waterfalls.
Breakfast at the campsite is included.
2 HOURS 30 MIN
A leisurely 2.5 mile hike through the Vatnajokull National Park will take you to the spectacular Svartifoss Waterfall. At a towering 66 feet high, the fall cascades down massive basalt columns that are nestled in the lush green landscape.
1 HOUR
Head to the Fjadrargljufur Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in Iceland. This massive canyon is millions of years old, and features the Fjarda River carving the way through its base to create a truly breathtaking landscape.
Overnight in Hveragerdi.
After breakfast, you will lace up your hiking boots for one of Iceland’s iconic hikes through the geothermal area of Hversdalir, one of the largest high-temperature geothermal sites in the country.
Breakfast at the campsite is included.
2 HOURS
Between the mud pools, hissing vents, spouting geysers and extraordinary geothermal colors, the hike through Hveradalir is an unforgettable experience. The 4.5 mile hike will take roughly 2.5 to 3 hours and the weather can be temperamental so be sure to bring a jacket.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.
Overnight in Reykjavik.
All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
1 HOUR
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