Iceland: Women’s Adventure Tour

 Deposit due by: February 15, 2020 or until spaces are filled.

Installments: Four installments of $956 due March 15, April 15, May 15, June 15.

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Other Women’s Adventures in Iceland you may be interested in: Iceland 7-Day Iceland Laugevegur Ladies Hike, or 9-Day Iceland Multi-Sport Adventure,

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The Iceland womens adventure tour begins in Reykjavik and then we venture out into the countryside. We spend two nights on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, known as mini Iceland. Here we are introduced to geology in Snaefellsnes National Park, and ride Icelandic Horses on golden sand beaches. Then we pass through the Golden Circle area to learn about history and geothermal energy. The Golden Circle has, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, and hotsprings to soak in.  After one night, we drive east, along the coast stopping at various beautiful waterfalls and hiking scenic trails. The south coast is a scenic wonderland. Cascading waterfalls give way to raging rivers, massive glaciers terminate in black sand deserts, and the wild ocean pounds on high impact beaches in the shadow of giant trolls. The grand finale to our Iceland womens adventure tour is Thorsmork. To access this conservation area, we have an exciting drive through glacier rivers! We spend one night and two days hiking in one of the only forested areas in Iceland.

►Where Do We Stay?

• Night 1: Guest house in Reykjavik
• Night 2: Guest house in Snæfellsnes
• Night 3: Guest house in Snæfellsnes
• Night 4: Guest house near Selfoss
• Night 5: Guest house near Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Night 6:Guest house near Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Night 7: Basar Hut Thorsmork
• Night 8: Guest house near Laugarvatn
• Night 9: Guesthouse, Reykjavik

►Day 1: Arrival at the Keflavik International Airport (KEF) – Explore Reykjavik.

Arrival at Keflavik airport anytime. Transfer to Reykjavik on your own. Group dinner in town (not included) and overnight in guesthouse. Overnight at Reykjavik.

►Day 2: Reykjavik – Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Early morning departure from Reykjavík. We set course to Snæfellsnes, a volcanic peninsula that stretches out from the Icelandic west coast and is divided by a chain of mountains that lies from east to west. The peninsula is dominated by the majestic Volcano Snæfellsjökull. We head straight to the beautiful town of Stykkishólmur where we will go on the Viking Sushi Boat Trip on the Breidafjörður Bay at 11:00 am. After the boat trip, lunch (not included) in town. After lunch, we explore the northern coast of the peninsula, visit the village of Grundarfjörður and enter the National Park. Stop and walk to a black beach. Overnight in Hof Snæfellsnes on the south coast of Snæfellsnes for 2 nights.

►Day 3: Snæfellsnes-Borgarfjörður-Þingvellir

Today we will explore the South coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Our first activity will be 2-hour horse riding tour from Lýsuhóll. After the riding tour we drive to Hellnar where we have lunch at the tiny beach café (included). Our next stop is at the hamlet of Arnarstapi where we walk among the basaltic rock formations. We stop at Búðir to visit the beautiful little black church, the yellow sand beach and the rock lava formations and If we have time, we will explore the gorge Rauðafellsgjá. before return to Hof for second night.  (B,L)

►Day 4: Thingvellir, Gullfos and Geysir

We return south towards the National Park of Thingvellir where we walk along the faults and fissures of the area that make evident the rifting of the earth’s crust and hear about the major historic events that have taken place at this UNESCO world heritage site. From there a short drive brings us to the famous greenhouse Friðheimar where we have their renowned tomato soup for lunch (included). After lunch, take a bath in the secret lagoon nearby (bring your own towels) and we visit two of Iceland’s most famous natural treasures the waterfall Gullfoss and the Geysir hot spring area. The famous hot spring is the namesake of all sprouting hot springs, and his neighbor, the reliable Strokkur geyser, spouts hot water up as high as 15 – 30 m, every 5 – 10 min. Overnight in guesthouse in Selfoss. (B,L)

►Day 5: South Coast – Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Our first stop today will be the the beautiful waterfall Seljalandsfoss and we will walk behind it. A little bit further east we stop at the black beach of Reynisfjara and the beautiful village of Vík where we can take a short walk on the black beaches, admiring the power and beauty of the Atlantic Ocean. The high cliffs dominate the black beach below and just off the coast pillars of rock rise from the Ocean’s surface. Legend says that these are trolls that turned into stone after staying up past sunrise. After an hour drive across the vast sand desert of the south and the lava field of Eldhraun, one of the biggest lave flow coming from one single eruption, we take a walk at the gorgeous Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon before heading for our accommodation near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. (B)

Day 6: Skaftafell National Park, Fjallsárlón & Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoons

Today we head further east for an adventurous day. We enter the Skaftafell National Park where we will hike up to the Svartifoss waterfall. We continue to Fjallsárlón lagoon where we will go on an exciting boat trip among the floating icebergs. After lunch we head for the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lake, filled with icebergs and we will walk along the picturesque Diamond Beach before returning to our accommodations in Kirkjubæjarklaustur for the second night. (B)

►Day 7: Glacier Walk – Thorsmork Valley

After breakfast we depart the guest house. Our first top will be Sólheimajökull, a glacier. At the base we will be equipped with crampons and ice ax and a specialist glacier guide takes us on a walk up to and onto the glacier. After this unique experience we drive into the Valley Thorsmork, named after the pagan god Thor. The valley is an oasis located between three glaciers Mýrdalsjökull, Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull. The roads become very rough and multiple rivers must be crossed to get to our mountain hut in Básar. We will have time for a hike before making our barbecue dinner. Accommodation will be sleeping bag (provided) accommodation in a cozy dormitory park hut. (B D)

►Day 8: Hiking in Thorsmork Forest Valley

In the morning we will be hiking in the valley. There are numerous possibilities and our guide will choose hiking trail according to weather condition. In the afternoon we take another exciting drive across all those glacier rivers again in order to reach the road that will take us to our country guesthouse Vatnsholt. (B).

►Day 9: Selfoss- Kayaking to North Atlantic- Hike to Hot Spring-Reykjavík

We drive to the small village of Stokkseyri where we will paddle on a sea kayak through narrow canals, down the river and out to the sea. the sea. On our way, back to Reykjavik we stop at of the geothermal village of Hveragerði for a short hike among the numerous hot springs and boiling mud pools of Grændalur or Reykjadalur, a magical place. Arrival in Reykjavik in the afternoon. Overnight in guest house Snorri.​ (B)

►Day 10: Blue Lagoon & Airport Transfer

Transfer to Keflavik airport for a return flight.  On the way we will stop at the Blue Lagoon to have a relaxing 2-hour bath its spa-like milky hot water. Considered one of the 25 wonders of the world, the geothermal water originates 6,000 feet below the surface, where freshwater and seawater combine at extreme temperatures. It is then harnessed via drilling holes at a nearby geothermal power plant, Svartsengi, to create electricity and hot water for nearby communities. On its way to the surface, the water picks up silica and minerals, before emerging at a soothing 38°C (100°F). Perfect for a relaxing and re-energizing bath.(B)