Iceland Hiking & Walking Tour
Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice
Geothermal lagoons. Bubbling mud pots. Coastal cliffs and black-sand beaches reflecting the midnight sun. Iceland’s cinematic landscape is unlike anywhere else.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $7,899 - $8,299/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Marvel at the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called “Iceland in miniature,” a place where lava fields, volcanic peaks, black-sand beaches and dramatic sea cliffs create one of Iceland’s most breathtaking landscapes
- Experience Iceland’s raw geology as you hike across ancient lava fields, past steaming earth and striking volcanic formations
- Discover remote and marvelous Húsafell, a hidden gem of untouched beauty with magnificent ravines and the impressive Langjökull glacier
- Witness and bask in the magical and ethereal glow of the midnight sun, one of the most alluring natural spectacles on earth
- Discover warm Icelandic hospitality at our secluded hotels and relax from the day’s adventure in an outdoor geothermal pool
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Reykjavík Airport & Travel Details
- Discover Búrfellsgjá, a stunning lava channel formed from a volcanic eruption 7,000 years ago, and at the end be awed by the panoramic rim of Búrfell crater
- Hike to a steaming valley and wonder at the aqua hot pools in this extraordinary alpine setting
- Walk through the Hengill geothermal area and witness lava fields crisscrossed with warm tributaries and dotted with bubbling hot mud pots
- Relax in our secluded hotel’s geothermal pool.
Night 1
Deluxe Hotel
This sleek, modern and award-winning hotel sits amid geothermal pools, near the shore of Lake Thingvallavatn. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Feast your eyes on thundering Glymur Waterfall, whose waters plunge 650 feet down a mossy ravine
- Explore the magnificent landscape near Húsafell
- Soak in the serene geothermal waters of Husafell Canyon Baths surrounded by stunning highland scenery
- Journey to Langjökull (Long Glacier), the second-largest glacier in Iceland, and hike through its wonders with our expert glacier guide
- Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, our elegant Nordic oasis is also carbon neutral.
Nights 2-3
Luxury Hotel
Surrounded by some of Iceland's most iconic scenery, this green hotel gets 100 percent of its energy from hydroelectricity and geothermally heated springs.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hike through unique forests, lava formations and deep ravines
- Walk across a rugged canyon and soak in remote and exclusive geothermal hot pools
- Hike near Hvalfjördur, a majestic fjord flanked by volcanic mountains and verdant valleys
- Amble on magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its beautiful moss-covered mountains and sparkling waterfalls
- Walk between jagged cliffs, lava outcrops, sea stacks, black-sand beaches and the ocean as you explore the stunning coastline near Hellnar and Arnarstapi
- If it’s a clear day, you can even view Snæfellsjökull Glacier.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
This simple yet sophisticated hotel is set at the edge of Snæfellsjökull National Park and boasts expansive views of the mountains, sprawling lava fields and black-sand beaches.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Reykjavík Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
