Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $6,299 - $6,849 /person

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Jun-Sep 2025: Jun-Sep

From $6,299 - $6,849 /person

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. Explore all of this on our Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour.

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Highlights

  • Jump between two continents at Thingvellir National Park, a geologic marvel and the only World Heritage site on the Icelandic mainland
  • Behold the Snæfellsjökull Peninsula, an unparalleled wonderland of volcanic peaks, lava flows, sheer cliffs, waterfalls, beaches and sea stacks
  • Discover remote and marvelous Húsafell, a hidden gem of untouched beauty with magnificent ravines and the impressive Langjoküll glacier
  • Witness and bask in the magical and ethereal glow of the midnight sun, one of the most alluring natural spectacles on Earth
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Iceland

Start/End Reykjavík

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Walk through remarkable Thingvellir National Park, where tectonic plates come together in a unique way • 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.

Accommodations

Night 1

ION Adventure Hotel
Nesjavellir
*Casual Plus Hotel

This sleek, modern and award-winning hotel sits amid geothermal pools, near the shore of Lake Thingvallavatn. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Hike near Hvalfjördur, a majestic fjord flanked by volcanic mountains and verdant valleysThe name of the town means "whale fjord" because a large number of whales used to make the fjord their habitatFeast your eyes on thundering Glymur Waterfall, whose waters plunge 650 feet down a mossy ravineSurrounded by breathtaking scenery, our elegant Nordic oasis is also carbon neutralExplore the magnificent landscape near HúsafellHike through unique forests, lava formations and deep ravinesWalk across a rugged canyon and soak in remote and exclusive geothermal hot poolsJourney by Super Jeep to Langjokull (Long Glacier), the second largest glacier in Iceland • Ride a Snowmobile and venture through the otherworldly shimmering blue-ice tunnels and caves beneath Iceland's second-largest glacier.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Hotel Húsafell
Húsafell
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.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

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.

Accommodations
Hótel Búdir

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Hótel Búdir
Snæfellsnes
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.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Straight Talk

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.

Climate & Itinerary Changes

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.

Accommodations & Meals

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.

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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

ION Adventure Hotel
Nesjavellir

*Casual Plus Hotel

This sleek, modern and award-winning hotel sits amid geothermal pools, near the shore of Lake Thingvallavatn. (pool)

Nights 2-3

Hotel Húsafell
Húsafell

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

Hótel Búdir
Snæfellsnes

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.

From $6,299 - $6,849 /person

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