7-Nights Iceland Natural Wonders Hiking from $7,595

MT Sobek

OFFER ID 1479523

Iceland Natural Wonders Hiking
The magnificence of Iceland's volcanic landscape is unparalleled and this trip provides the opportunity to experience it up close on spectacular daily hikes. From cosmopolitan Reykjavik, fly to Akureyri — Iceland's “Capital of the North” — and traverse moonlike lava fields to snow-capped volcanoes. Be awestruck by Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and hike pretty canyon trails beside spring-fed rivers. Explore picturesque villages with colorful timber houses and see one of Iceland's largest puffin colonies! Soothe your body at natural geothermal spas.

Experience the delights of Reykjavik and discover Iceland's volcanic north as you hike its rugged highland trails
Be moved by the land's legendary natural wonders, from Mt. Hverfjall's surreal moonscape to thundering Dettifoss waterfall
Soak your cares away in the steamy geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths and the famous Blue Lagoon

Internal Airfare: $500
Minimum Age: 18

7 nights from $7,595 per person

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MT Sobek: Iceland Natural Wonders Hiking

Day 1 Arrive in Reykjavik
Welcome to Iceland! After an early morning arrival at the airport, your MT Sobek trip leader will transfer you to the hotel for breakfast. Relax and explore Iceland's cosmopolitan capital before meeting up with the rest of the group for a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
(B, D)

Day 2 Journey to Akureyri & Hike to Mt. Hverfjall
1.5-hour private vehicle transfer
5 hours/8-9 miles hiking
Wake for an early morning flight to Akureyri, Iceland's "Capital of the North," and magical Lake Myvatn. Here you'll explore incredible volcanic formations and natural wonders, including the Skutustadir craters — formed by the explosive mix of boiling lava and wetland water. After lunch, experience geology at its most fantastical as you hike through lava-formed landscapes from Storagja to Mt. Hverfjall and Dimmuborgir.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Myvatn
(B, L, D)

Day 3 Marvel at Dettifoss Waterfall & Asbyrgi
3.5-hour private vehicle transfer
3-5 hours/5-7 miles hiking
Take a morning drive to the mighty Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe! Be moved by its thundering roar and beautiful basalt columns. Then hike along the Jokulsargljufur Canyon, adorned with an array of natural wonders from basalt cliffs and pillars to a snaking spring-fed river. Eat lunch before driving to Asbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon with steep volcanic cliffs and lush greenery. Continue to the picturesque town of Husavik, known for its beautiful wooden church and pretty harbor, before returning to Myvatn.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Myvatn
(B, L, D)

Day 4 Hike the Lava Fields of Leirhnjukur
1-hour private vehicle transfer
5-6 hours/8 miles hiking
Drive to Namaskard for a hike in a lunar landscape of geothermal wonders, including boiling springs and steaming fumaroles. From Krafla, take a path through the still-steaming lava field of Leirhnjukur (with lava from 1984) to Hlidarfjall and onwards to Reykjahlid. After lunch, melt into the peaceful, soothing geothermal waters of Myvatn Nature Baths set in beautiful natural surroundings.

(B, L, D)

Day 5 Hike River Trails to Studlagil Canyon
2.5-hour private vehicle transfer
2 hours/3.5 miles hiking
Journey across the volcanic black desert of the Eastern Highlands and stop for lunch at Modrudalur, the highest farm in Iceland. Continue through the pretty Jokuldalur Valley and enjoy a leisurely hike along the glacial Jokla River. Your end point is the impressive Studlagil Canyon, flanked by wondrous basalt rock columns — naturally chiseled to perfection. After the hike, drive to your charming hotel in Egilsstadir.
Accommodation: Lake Hotel Egilsstadir
(B, L, D)

Day 6 Hike to Storurd & See Puffins at Borgarfjordur Eystri
2-hour private vehicle transfer
5-6 hours/9 miles hiking
The day begins with a drive to a trailhead, where a scenic path leads to Storurd, "The Giant Boulders." This tranquil oasis of tuff boulders, ponds, and meadows is hidden below the striking Dyrfjoll mountain range and is a magical place to explore. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst amazing scenery before driving to the tiny village of Borgarfjordur Eystri. Here you'll visit one of the largest puffin colonies in Iceland! Return to Egilsstadir for your second night by Lagarfljot Lake.
Accommodation: Lake Hotel Egilsstadir
(B, L, D)

Day 7 Waterfall Hike to Hengifoss
1-hour flight transfer
1 hour/3 miles hiking
Rise for a picturesque hike to Hengifoss waterfall, which cascades majestically from the plateau into a magnificent gorge with copper-colored striations. On the way, stop for a photo at Litlanesfoss waterfall with its beautiful basalt columns. After the hike, drive to the pretty town of Seydisfjordur nestled at the bottom of a narrow fjord and surrounded by steep mountains. Marvel at the town's colorful timber houses and old church before returning to Egilsstadir for your transfer flight to Reykjavik. Toast your adventure in Iceland at a farewell dinner tonight.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
(B, L, D)

Day 8 Soak in the Blue Lagoon & Depart from Reykjavik
After breakfast, end your adventure in style at the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Located in a lava field, the lagoon holds six million liters of geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours. Soak in the steamy mineral waters, or get a natural massage under the powerful waterfalls, before heading to Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport for homeward-bound flights.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik
(B)

Featured Destinations

Egilsstadir

Lake Myvatn

Akureyri

Akureyri is one of Iceland's oldest towns, and features picturesque historic houses set below snowcapped peaks, botanical gardens and several museums. Explore the interior to see Godafoss Waterfall and Lake Myvatn. It is the largest settlement outside the south-west of Iceland, and one of the country's largest cities. The name means "Meadow Sandspit" in Icelandic. Akureyri is an important shipyard and fishing port, as well as a commercial and distributing centre for agriculture and manufacturing.

Excursions

Akureyri - Lake Mývatn classic - Nature Baths- FD Tour

The tour starts by driving along the coast of Iceland’s longest fjord, Eyjafjordur, from where you will get an excellent view of Akureyri and its surrounding mountains. After crossing Víkurskard-pass, view the Fnjoskadalur valley, where clear geological remains from glacial and post glacial times can be seen. The first stop is by Godafoss falls - one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland; the water of the river Skjalfandafljot falls from a height of 12 m over a width of 30 m. In 1000 A.D., at the meeting of the Althing, the Icelanders voted to adopt Christianity. The wooden idols of the Norse mythology were thrown into the falls in a symbolic gesture that swept away the old religion. Thus the Godafoss literally means the "Waterfall of the Gods”. From there you will drive directly to the Lake Myvatn area, stopping by the unique craters at Skutustadir before having lunch. After lunch you will visit the Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth, a paradise of towering lava castles, natural arches and countless unexplored grottos.

Next is a visit to the Myvatn Nature Baths. The Nature Baths offer bathers a completely natural experience - a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam and a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 meters. The baths contain a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro-organisms. The warm, soothing waters are beneficial to skin and spirit alike, creating a sense of wellbeing and creating a lasting memory of your visit. Facilities include a reception area and cafeteria, changing rooms and showers for up to 120 guests, three natural steam baths accommodating up to 50 bathers at a time, and a 5000m2 outdoor geothermal bathing pool maintained at a constant temperature of 38-40ºC.

Due to its chemical composition, undesired bacteria and vegetation do not thrive in the lagoon making chlorine or any other disinfectant redundant. Following a relaxing bathe, you will then continue to the gurgling purple and yellow sulphur cauldrons at the high temperature thermal field of Namaskard, which are so hot that they actually boil. Following a short walk at Namaskard, enjoy a relaxed return drive to Akureyri.

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Private car with driver-guide, entrance fee to Nature Baths. Pick up/drop off at the port.

Not Included: Meals, swimsuit and towel (swimwear and towel can be rented at the Nature Baths)

Akureyri - Godafoss Waterfall & Laufas Turf Farm - HD Tour

Leaving Akureyri, cross the waters of the fjord and travel along the slopes of Vadlaheidi Mountain, via the Fnjoskadalur Valley to Vaglaskogur Forest - one of Iceland's rare woodlands which is part of an extensive soil and vegetation reclamation project. From Fnjoskadalur, you'll travel to historic Godafoss - waterfall of the heathen gods that figure prominently in Iceland's 12th century Book of Settlement. Legend has it that Thorgeir of Ljosavatn, a chieftain present at the Thingvellir in the year 1000, was given the authority to decide which religion was to be adopted by the Icelanders. He was a pagan himself, but after a period of profound thought, decided that Christianity was to be the religion of Iceland. Upon his return home, he took the statues of the pagan gods he used to worship and threw them unceremoniously into a waterfall near his homestead. From this time, the waterfall has been named Godafoss (Waterfall of the Gods). After enjoying some time at the falls, the tour continues. The areas geological past is clearly visible on the surrounding hillsides and suggests that a once large periglacial lake filled the valley. Onwards to Laufas a 19th-century farmhouse built in the traditional Icelandic style of stone and turf – now one of the last turf farms in the country. Originally it was a manor farm and vicarage, the farmhouse itself dates back to 1866 and contains many interesting household and agricultural implements used by the gentry at around that time. The nearby church was built in 1865. Following a pleasant scenic drive back to Akureyri, a stop is made at the towns Botanical Gardens famed for its 2,000 species of local and foreign flowers which, incidentally, bloom outside thanks to Akureyri’s warm microclimate.

Tour Duration: 3-4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Private car with driver-guide from Akureyri, entrance fee to Laufás turf farm (open 15 May - 15 September. Pick up/drop off at the port.

Not Included: Meals

Reykjavik

The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland’s flag are manifested in this land. Reykjavik, or Smoky Bay, was so named in 874 A.D. by Ingolf Arnarson when he sighted the numerous hot springs on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Today this remarkably pollution-free city is wrapped around a sweeping bay and has managed to retain its charming Old-World atmosphere. A pastiche of red-blue-and green-roofed houses together with the tall gray tower of Hallgrim’s Church dominate the skyline. In Old Town, many of the wooden buildings have been lovingly restored and stand side by side with modern timber and concrete structures. There are fine museums and art galleries; historic pubs present activity in late afternoon. The beautiful countryside outside of Reykjavik includes such natural wonders as volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, mountains and spectacular waterfalls.

Excursions

Reykjavik - The Golden Circle - FD Tour

Reykjavik - Bathing in the Blue Lagoon - HD Tour

Reykjavik - Langjökull Glacier & the Ice Tunnel

Reykjavik Highlights - HD Tour

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