Iceland walking holiday
| country: | Iceland |
| trip type: | Moderate walking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 17 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep |
| price: | From £1995 (15 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK |
| late availability: | Late availabilty 17th July departure |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Iceland’s distinctive volcanic landscape offers the perfect backdrop for trekking in a unique environment.
The extensive lava fields, huge moss filled volcanic craters, serene fjords that merge with the rugged coastline and extensive icecaps, and trails that lead into the heart of the renowned National Parks and Nature Reserves are all part and parcel of this carefully devised itinerary.
Each day will reveal new scenery and activities will include a glacier walk amongst a wonderland of ice sculptures and deep crevasses, visits to historical sights, bathing in steaming hot springs, walking amongst Geysers which blow every five minutes, and a climb to view Iceland’s highest waterfall.
The site of the ancient Viking Parliament (930 AD) and the scattering of tiny farmhouses and once thriving whaling stations provide a further dimension to our journey. Our trekking days, essentially a series of walks from one to three days, are fully supported by vehicle ensuring rewarding days on the trail while our nights are spent in simply appointed huts or camping in the most inspiring locations.
The extensive lava fields, huge moss filled volcanic craters, serene fjords that merge with the rugged coastline and extensive icecaps, and trails that lead into the heart of the renowned National Parks and Nature Reserves are all part and parcel of this carefully devised itinerary.
Each day will reveal new scenery and activities will include a glacier walk amongst a wonderland of ice sculptures and deep crevasses, visits to historical sights, bathing in steaming hot springs, walking amongst Geysers which blow every five minutes, and a climb to view Iceland’s highest waterfall.
The site of the ancient Viking Parliament (930 AD) and the scattering of tiny farmhouses and once thriving whaling stations provide a further dimension to our journey. Our trekking days, essentially a series of walks from one to three days, are fully supported by vehicle ensuring rewarding days on the trail while our nights are spent in simply appointed huts or camping in the most inspiring locations.
what's included on our Iceland walking holiday
14 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 12 dinners, expert bilingual guide, comfortable guesthouse accommodation in Reykjavik, group camping equipment including tents and cooking equipment, communication equipment, group medical kit.day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Reykjavik |
| Day 2: | Transfer to Hvalfjorour, day trek to Thingvellir and 'Whale Mountain' |
| Day 3: | Transfer to Holaskogur, trek in Thorsardalur |
| Day 4: | Fjallabak Nature Reserve |
| Day 5: | Trek to Eldgja Volcano, transfer to Skaftafell National Park |
| Day 6: | Skaftafell National Park |
| Day 7: | Transfer and trek around Jokulsarlon Lake |
| Day 8: | Transfer to Kirkjubaejarklaustur, commence trek |
| Day 9: | Trek to farmers hut Blagil |
| Day 10: | Trek through lava fields and craters to Blaengur Mountain |
| Day 11: | Trek to Miklafell mountain hut |
| Day 12: | Trek by Laufbalavatn Lake and lava plains |
| Day 13: | End trek, transfer to Kirkjubaejarklaustur |
| Day 14: | Transfer to Reykjavik |
| Day 15: | In Reykjavik, trip concludes |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our Icelandic Mountain Guides insist that great care is taken towards the delicate nature of this outstanding destination. Our ambition is that all actions of the company and its members are ecological and self-sustainable, that our groups don’t leave ANY signs of their visit. We avoid any over-exploited tourist areas and we encourage discussion on ecological and responsible tourism issues.
We continue to petition against the grand-scale plans for the development of hydro-electric dams, power lines and all-year roads and are demanding action for the preservation and protection of those sites that have already been tampered with and spoiled by exploitation and construction. We have adopted the World Wildlife Fund conservation plan which ensures ecological tourism in the Arctic. All travellers are provided with our award-winning 20 page Responsible Travel Booklet which outlines our environmental guidelines and practices and will provide you will clear details on how you can play a vital part in reducing your impact on the fragile environments and cultures around the world. |
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