Iceland Winter Adventure

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Activity Level and Qualifications

This adventure is rated Moderate [3] .It's not necessary to be an expert hiker or snowshoer to participate, but you should enjoy hiking and feel comfortable covering distances of up to 6 miles (3-5 hours) on your walks. No prior experience is required for the glacier walk.

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Trip Highlights

Selected by National Geographic Traveler as a 2014 Tour of a Lifetime.

• Hike and snowshoe on this active winter exploration of Iceland
• Strap on crampons for a glacier walk amidst a wonderland of natural ice sculptures
• Discover Iceland's beautiful winter landscapes, sculpted by fire and ice
• Search the night skies for multicolored displays of the Northern Lights
• Take a soothing dip in the waters of the geothermally-heated Blue Lagoon

When Icelanders hear "winter is coming," hibernation is the furthest thing from their minds. The inhabitants of this dramatically-beautiful North Atlantic island have learned how to fill all seasons with outdoor activity. Our new Iceland multisport makes the most of a wintertime getaway with a week of exploration and adventure in this country sculpted by volcanism and glaciation.

A dip in the geothermally-heated Blue Lagoon helps soak away our cares shortly after our arrival. In the days that follow, discover a wide range of landscapes as we enjoy a coastal hike on the rugged Snaefellsnes Peninsula, snowshoe over lava fields in the Blue Mountains, and strap on crampons to walk on the icy-blue Solheimajokull Glacier.

In addition to our muscle-powered exploits, we'll visit frozen waterfalls and bubbling hot springs and discover always-vibrant Reykjavik. We spend our evenings in the comfort of small hotels and set out on nighttime drives into the countryside to scan the dark skies for the ethereal Northern Lights.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1 - Explore the Leidarendi lava tube. Enjoy a soak in the Blue Lagoon. Day 2 - Discover Snaefellsnes National Park on a scenic coastal hike. Day 3 - Snowshoe and hike on the geologically diverse Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Day 4 - Marvel at Iceland's winter landscapes and search the night skies for the Northern Lights. Day 5 - Strap on your crampons and take a walk on Solheimajokull glacier. Day 6 - Snowshoe in the remote and volcanic Blue Mountains. Day 7 - Tour vibrant Reykjavik before catching your flight home.