Discover all of what the Land of Fire and Ice has to offer. Traverse a colorful landscape in the country’s highlands on the Laugavegur Trail, swimming in steaming hot springs along the way. Complete the Golden Circle and visit several of Iceland’s most stunning locales. Sea kayak in a glacial lagoon, and polish off your time in Iceland with a soak in the Blue Lagoon—you’ll have to put on the quintessential silica mud mask!
Iceland Adventure
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Destination
Iceland
Current Grades
8th-10th
Airports
Arrive: Reykjavik (KEF)
Depart: Reykjavik (KEF)
Itinerary
Day 1-7: Hike the Laugavegur Trail
After arriving we’ll go for a short day hike and take in the awe-inspiring scenery. Spend four magical days hiking Iceland’s most famous trail, where wide-open panoramas await in the southern part of these Nordic highlands. Though trees don’t line the landscape, you’ll be stunned at how colorful the countryside is. You’ll truly understand why this place is called the “Land of Fire and Ice”: You’ll pass by steaming hot springs with sparkling glaciers and blue ice caves in the background, all nestled among neon-green valleys, roaring waterfalls, and black volcanic rock. After finishing our trek, we’ll get to visit the spectacular, 60-meter-tall Skogafoss Waterfall, where many dazzling rainbows are always present.
Accommodation: Camping
Day 8-9: Sea kayak in the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and hike in Fjadrargljufur
This iceberg-filled, 200-meter-deep lagoon offers nonstop photo ops. Melted glacier water comprise the lagoon’s contents, with its mix of fresh and seawater providing a unique blue hue. We’ll make a stop on Diamond Beach, where huge, translucent, naturally-made iceberg sculptures continuously get washed up on the shore. Keep an eye out for skuas, a seabird that makes its nest on the lagoon’s shores. Unlike other folks just visiting the area, we’ll get up close and personal with the otherworldly icebergs. The next day, we’ll spend the morning hiking around the massive Fjadrargljufur canyon, across glaciers and next to crevasses. This canyon has bedrock dating back two million years to the Ice Age!
Accommodation: Camping
Dates and Prices
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Departure Day
07/16/23
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Return Day
07/29/23
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Grade
8–10
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Price
$5,688
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Availability
Open
Departure Day | Return Day | Grade | Price | Availability |
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07/16/23
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07/29/23
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8–10
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$5,688
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open
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Accommodations
- 11 nights of camping. Bold Earth will provide comfortable tents.
- 2 nights of private hostels.
Activities
Backpacking
Sea kayaking
Sightseeing
Whitewater rafting
Hot springs
Glacier hiking
Reviews
The entirety of the Iceland trip was absolutely incredible. I enjoyed every day I was there. My overall favorite aspect, if I had to choose only one, was the Laugavegur backpack. I loved camping the whole time—it was so unreal! I love Bold Earth, and I think every student should have the opportunity to go on trips like I have.
Maya has loved both Bold Earth trips she’s done. This trip helped give her confidence traveling alone and internationally. The communication with Bold Earth and the trip leaders on the trip were great; Maya thought they were great. The trip was well-organized, so I felt she was safe. I think it’s a great experience for teens to travel independently, be with kids they’ve never met, and be without electronics for two weeks.