Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour
Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Sep2026: May-Sep
Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice
It's different in Iceland. Untamed. Dramatic. Wild. Milky geothermal lagoons, bubbling mud pots and vents of steam rising out of otherworldly terrain. Jagged volcanoes topped with glistening white glaciers. Rugged coastal cliffs and black-sand beaches reflect the midnight sun. It's a surreal cinematic landscape unlike anywhere else in the world.
Highlights
- Jump between two continents at Thingvellir National Park, a geologic marvel and the only World Heritage site on the Icelandic mainland
- Explore Snæfellsjökull Peninsula, a wonderland of volcanic peaks, lava flows, sheer cliffs, waterfalls, beaches, sea birds and sea stacks
- 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
Start/End Reykjavík
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Hike to a steaming valley and be awed by 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
This sleek, modern and award-winning hotel sits amid geothermal pools, near the shore of Lake Thingvallavatn. (pool)
Days 2-3
Walk through remarkable Thingvellir National Park, where tectonic plates come together in a unique way • Feast your eyes on thundering Glymur Waterfall, whose waters plunge 650 feet down a mossy ravine • Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, our elegant Nordic oasis is also carbon neutral.
Nights 2-3
Surrounded by some of Iceland's most iconic scenery, this green hotel gets 100 percent of its energy from hydroelectricity and geothermally heated springs.
Days 4-6
Explore the magnificent landscape near Húsafell • Hike through unique forests, lava formations and deep ravines • Walk across a rugged canyon and soak in remote and exclusive geothermal hot pools • Ride a snowmobile and venture through the ice city of Geitlandsjökull glacier • 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—seen in Game of Thrones • Walk between jagged cliffs, lava outcrops, sea stacks, black-sand beaches and the ocean as you explore the stunning coastline near Hellnar and Arnastapi • If it's a clear day, you can even view Snæfellsjökull Glacier • Join a morning horseback excursion through pastures and by the sea.
Nights 4-5
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.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The combination of Iceland’s prolific waterfalls, vast ice fields, vibrant green landscape and warm ocean currents makes this island like no other place in the world. The island’s climate can be as surprising as its terrain, with weather patterns and microclimates that can bring sun, wind, fog, sleet, rain and snow all in the same day (or hour!). Please be sure to bring warm layers and waterproof gear for every day of the trip. In addition, the fluctuating weather might result in mid-trip itinerary changes, but your Backroads Leaders are always prepared to make necessary adjustments to ensure a great trip while keeping safety the top priority.
Luxury Iceland-style usually means modern, simple and nicely appointed buildings that prioritize location and views over plush amenities or landscaping. Please note that, due to the remoteness of our properties, dinners tend toward a local buffet-style affair and limited-choice menus, which is simply a part of the cultural experience of Iceland.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
*Deluxe Hotel
This sleek, modern and award-winning hotel sits amid geothermal pools, near the shore of Lake Thingvallavatn. (pool)
Nights 2-3
Premiere 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.
Nights 4-5
Premiere 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.
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Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 36 customers
Great leaders, hikes and overall trip!
Leaders not only take care of every detail, they are enthusiastic, informative and most importantly great people! Fantastic hikes that were both challenging and fun. Snowmobiling and snowshoeing on a glacier was an incredible experience! Overall, I highly recommend Backroads!
Stunning landscapes, excellent hiking.
Very well run tour start to finish. Leaders were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Route options available for varied hiking levels. Iceland and this tour exceeded all expectations.
the trip far exceeded exceeded our expectations
Six days felt like a life time with activities every morning and afternoon, visits to waterfalls, lunches with locals, food surprisingly michelin star quality. Surprises at every corner!
Great Iceland Hiking Trip
Iceland is an amazing country with some of the most beautiful scenery. The Backroads trip and guides provided an wonderful experience. The accommodations were top notch, the hikes went to iconic areas of Iceland and the guides were fantastic. They worked to make every day special and were so upbeat and knowledge about the area. It was very difficult to stump them with our questions. This was my first Backroads trip and I will definitely travel with them again.
Above/beyond
Wow- Variety of adventures, hikes, local interest, flora, fauna, weather, plus local music and storytelling, and more—I felt indulged and pampered at every meal and hotel, and engaged in every outdoor adventure.
Everything was perfect, even the rainy weather :)
The trip leaders were happy, knowledgeable and kind. The execution of the logistics was flawless. The activities were well planned, varied and showcased the beautiful country. The food was delicious. This was my first Backroads trip and I can't find the words to communicate how perfect it was.
Land of Contrasts
Everything about this trip was great. The hiking routes offered incredible and varied natural beauty. The trip offers a wonderful combination of culture and nature. It was my husband and two grown sons and everyone had an amazing time. The weather can definitely be a challenge, but if you layer and come prepared, you'll have no problem. I felt like we went places with Backroads that I wouldn't have known about if we had just planned a trip ourselves. The trip leaders were just the best! I can't wait for our next Backroads adventure.
Amazing Iceland
The hiking was amazing and the guides very supportive and fun.
A wonderful introduction to a beautiful country.
Backroads prepared us, greeted us and led us to a sample of Icelandic geology, history and culture. We hiked to Thingvallir, fishing ports, cinder cones and steaming mud pots, stayed in a variety of splendid hotels, ate very well and met Icelanders telling tales, history and culture and even a newborn lamb. Excellent leaders allowed us to hurry or dawdle but always got us to our next destination safely on time.
Wonderful adventure in Iceland
Trip was well planned and organized. Back-up activities were provided when original plans could not be executed safely. Leaders were top notch. Knew their stuff about Iceland. All had great personalities and were easy to get to know and share experiences.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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