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NEW! Iceland: Adventures in the Land of Fire & Ice

Alison Iles Dear Traveler,

Think of the Earth's natural wonders. Glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, fjords, geysers...now imagine them all in one tiny place. This is Iceland. And it's staggeringly beautiful. Just south of the Arctic Circle, yet warmed by the Gulf Stream, Mother Nature's most astounding creations share the limelight—or midnight sunlight. It's a mysterious island nation of brilliant colors, striking contrasts, crisp air and incredible energy. Of course Viking sagas of mythic proportions emerged here! Your own epic will, too. With treks across ice, sand, water and lava—and to hot springs. A vacation doesn't get any more wonder-full.

After more than a year of research and fine-tuning, we're excited to unveil an incredible new Walking & Hiking adventure in this lesser-visited corner of Europe. And we believe that in the vastness of the Icelandic wilderness, your adventure should be about soaking up the region's rugged beauty and unique culture—not about wading through a series of logistical decisions. This is where Backroads come in. With 33 years in the business, we're the logistics experts. Our unique Iceland itinerary combines inspiring routes with charter flights, private Zodiac boats and "super jeeps" to maximize your opportunities for exploration. We handle all the details while you enjoy your Icelandic experience as it unfolds seamlessly.

We hope to welcome you to Iceland soon. Give us a call at 800-462-2848 to book your trip. Our Trip Consultants are available 7 days a week from 7-5 Pacific time.
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Alison Iles
Regional Manager, Iceland
ICELAND WALKING & HIKING HIGHLIGHTS
Iceland Walking & Hiking
Natural Wonders of the Southern Coast
Glaciers atop volcanoes. Black-sand beaches strewn with massive icebergs. Plunging waterfalls and gushing geysers. This land of extremes makes for an extremely unique adventure:
  • Experience Iceland's sparkling, wild landscape by land, charter flight and private Zodiac.
  • Hike to waterfalls, steaming lava beds, mud pools, thermal rivers, glaciers and canyons.
  • Discover flower-filled meadows, massive ice fields and an unusual waterfall in stunning Skaftafell National Park.
  • Strap on crampons for a thrilling guided glacier walk.
  • Aboard a rugged "super jeep," head up and overland and ford glacial rivers to one of Iceland's wild places near smoldering Hekla volcano.
  • Be captivated by Siggi as he translates The Icelandic Sagas, which hold a special niche among the masterpieces of world literature.

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Getting to Iceland Is Easy!
Find convenient flights from several North American hubs (it's just 4-5 hours from the East Coast). Once you're there, ahhhhh... look forward to temperate and summer temperatures.

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