Soak in the Icelandic wilderness for 4 nights as you sleep in tents alongside some of the most untouched natural landscapes in the world.

While you're trekking, sleep next to pristine Icelandic valleys, volcanoes, and glacial rivers.

After a long few days of trekking enjoy the comforts of our Icelandic Base Camp with beautiful views of nature from the hot tub. Cap off this epic adventure with a good night sleep in a comfortable dorm style room.

‍*Solo travelers will be paired with another person of the same gender, unless otherwise specified.

No! This is a “supported” trek.

That means a guide will be driving between campsites transporting any gear you don’t take with you for the day. This guide will also transport all the food, kitchen supplies, tents, sleeping bags, and everyone’s extra duffel.

So you get to really take in all the sights and sounds of this amazing journey without being weighed down.

You will have the chance to repack the night before the trek, and leave behind anything you won’t need.

Your extra belongings will be safe at Base Camp for the duration of the hike. We trust everyone we work with, but feel free to bring a luggage lock if that makes you feel safer.

High. This trip is for those who enjoy being physically challenged and reaping the rewards. It includes intense physical activities and participants should expect to be active 6-8 hours most days. Participants should have an active lifestyle. If you don’t have an active lifestyle, and want to participate, you should start training.

You can expect to be hiking anywhere from 10 - 17 miles in a day. The terrain isn’t necessarily the the most strenuous, but hiking long distances over consecutive days takes its toll!

To make it easy on you, we provide so many camping essentials to make the trek even more enjoyable (and your packing much easier).

Included in the cost of the trip, we provide the following during the trek: a two person tent, foam sleeping pad, inflatable sleeping pad, and all kitchen gear.

‍*There’s also an option to rent a sleeping bag for the week for a price of 5.500 ISK (~$55 USD).

Meals will be a combination of fresh food prepared by chefs in the kitchen at basecamp, and meals prepared together as a group while camping. Travelers and Trip Leaders will both contribute to cooking meals on the trail and we strive for no food waste while on the trail.

Sample Breakfast Menu:

• Cold cuts, oatmeal, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, granola, nutella, jam, peanut butter, boiled eggs.
• Coffee and Tea

Sample Lunch Menu:

• Sandwiches, trail mix, soups, chicken, salads, hummus.
• Wide variety of snacks and sweets

Sample Dinner Menu:

• Barbeque, soups, chili, pasta, meatballs, sausages, fish, lamb, salad.

Some items that are available at Base Camp may not be available on the trail.

We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. Most meals can be modified for special requests and food allergies. However, there will be limited options for Vegan diets on the trail. Please make sure to let us know ahead of time, because once we're in the backcountry we can't make adjustments.

All meals are included on this trip. If you’re arriving early or staying late, be aware that the average cost of a meal in Iceland is between $20-$30 (on the low end).

If you’re interested in souvenir shopping, plan accordingly. Only you know your spending habits.

For a good portion of the hike, we’ll have to dig our own toilets. Your guides will go over the proper leave-no-trace protocols for going to the bathroom in nature.

There may be some “pit toilets” along the way, and in Thorsmork you’ll have flushing toilets.

Expect to hike approximately 55 miles over the course of the week. You will be hiking between 10 - 17 miles per day.

On the final day of the trip, we can make a stop at the Blue Lagoon on our way to the airport to drop off any travelers who would like to visit. Make sure you pre-book a shuttle to the airport so that once you are done enjoying the Blue Lagoon you can hop on and head to the airport.

As we ask everyone to book their flights for 3:00PM or later, please book your Blue Lagoon ticket for 1:00PM or later.

See the Blue Lagoon website for more details.

The Blue Lagoon is near the airport, so you could visit the lagoon and still make it to an evening departing flight.

Due to weather patterns and trail conditions, this trek can only be offered between July and September as the trail is closed during the rest of the year.

-Private ground transportation to and from the airport, and from the end of the trail back to basecamp.
-Super Jeep from basecamp to the beginning of the trail.

The weather in Iceland is very unpredictable, and can change quickly. It’s possible to experience all four seasons in an hour. Icelanders like to say “If you don’t like the weather in Iceland, just wait 5 minutes!”

It’s safe to expect rain, wind, and some cold temperatures throughout your trip.
The average* temperatures in May, June, & July range from highs of 51-55°F to lows of 43-47°F.

‍*These are average temperatures so keep in mind that it can still drop to below freezing at night, and may get up into the 60s°F during the day

We recommend bringing a 60L duffel bag, and a 35-60L daypack with waist straps. The duffel will be transported by super jeep between the campsites, and the daypack will be with you at all times.

-We recommend a duffel and not a large backpack or wheeled suitcase because duffels are easiest to transport between campsites, fit everything you need, and are easy to pack and unpack while we’re camping.
-The size of the backpack depends on how much stuff you want to take with you every day. On the trail you’ll be carrying extra layers, camera, water, first aid kit, and food.

There are a few “Musts” that we DEFINITELY recommend bringing with you:

-Rule #1: NO COTTON!
-Layers, layers, layers
-Waterproof hiking boots (above the ankle) & wool socks
-Waterproof rain jacket and rain pants (full side zip recommended)
-An eye mask for sleeping (the sun doesn’t set)
-Down or synthetic insulated “puffy jacket”

Do your best to pack light, and remember that you’ll probably end up wearing the same clothes for multiple days.

To see what else we recommend, check out our Packing List here.

If you want to! Feel free to bring your own sleeping bag or pad. We recommend a sleeping bag that’s rated for at least 0°C, but even lower is better.

‍*Remember that sleeping bag ratings are usually “survival” ratings and not comfort ratings.

No. If that is something you want to do, then we recommend bringing a fully charged power bank or a portable solar charger.

Most of the days are what we call “Icelandic Flat.” You can expect to climb and descend a few hundred feet each day, but you’ll maintain an average elevation of around 1300-1600 feet.

The last day is the most difficult, and has the most elevation of the whole trek. You’ll ascend over 3000 feet of elevation over the first third of the day, before gradually descending back to sea level after lunch.

If you are looking to relax on your trip without exerting yourself too much, we have a number of trips that are good picks. Trips marked as "Light" activity level are:

• Spain
• Prague, Vienna, Budapest
• South Korea
• India

Remember, all activities on our trips are optional, so if you feel like doing something less strenuous one day, our Trip Leader can help provide alternative options. If you have concerns about your ability to participate in any activities on a trip, please let us know at bookings@under30experiences.com, and we'd be happy to accommodate.

The official language of Iceland is Icelandic, but the majority of people speak great English. It is quite easy to get around Iceland speaking English.

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