The bountiful Land of Fire and Ice, unlock the most dramatic sights in the world on our Iceland walking and hiking adventures. From the massive glaciers that dominate the island’s interior to the stunning sights of the Ring Road, black-sand beaches, migrating puffins, breaching whales and more, these Iceland adventures will take you off the beaten trails and deep into the country’s wild, elemental landscapes.
Sculpted as a hiker’s wonderland, journey near active volcanoes, gaze at sharp mountain cliffs dotted with raging waterfalls, traverse along valleys or rugged coastlines, walk on a glacier and warm up in geothermal pools. Embrace the ...
The bountiful Land of Fire and Ice, unlock the most dramatic sights in the world on our Iceland walking and hiking adventures. From the massive glaciers that dominate the island’s interior to the stunning sights of the Ring Road, black-sand beaches, migrating puffins, breaching whales and more, these Iceland adventures will take you off the beaten trails and deep into the country’s wild, elemental landscapes.
Sculpted as a hiker’s wonderland, journey near active volcanoes, gaze at sharp mountain cliffs dotted with raging waterfalls, traverse along valleys or rugged coastlines, walk on a glacier and warm up in geothermal pools. Embrace the local culture, its way of life and taste its exquisite local cuisine. Our range is inclusive of easy strolls to challenging walking trails and can be tailored to your abilities and walking appetite when you choose to walk with Onlyluxe Travel.
Best Walking and Hiking Regions in Iceland:
- Thingvellir National Park: walk between two continents, a geologic marvel and the only World Heritage Site on the Icelandic mainland
- Snæfellsjökull Peninsula: an unparalleled wonderland of geological diversity from volcanic peaks, lava flows, basalt cliffs, black sand beaches and sea stacks. Visit the Snaefellsjokull National Park which offers dozens of hikes of various lengths including hiking along the Snaefellsjokull Glacier with a guide.
- Húsafell: a remote and hidden gem of untouched beauty with magnificent ravines and the impressive Langifoss Waterfall
- Skaftafell National Park: home to massive glaciers and the much-photographed basalt columns of the Svartifoss Waterfall. A perfect stop on the Ring Road route that encircles the country. While here, adventure on an unforgettable guided ice walk.
- Landmannalaugar: the ‘Pools of the People’ is a geothermal paradise, hike among rainbow-hued rhyolite mountains and explore the highlands dotted with glaciers, black sand beaches, and waterfalls. Stunning and remote, this area is a perfect representation of all the Icelandic landscape has to offer. The highland's rivers and streams are warm and perfect for bathing, the optimum way to relax after a day of trekking
- Thorsmörk Valley: nestled between three glaciers, Tindfjallajökull, Mýrdalsjokull and the world famous volcano-glacier, Eyjafjallajökull marvel at the ‘Norse God Thor’ giving breathtaking views of jagged, mossy slopes and of tapered valleys with sparkling glacier rivers sneaking through them.
- The Westfjords: being the least traveled part of the country, the area offers authentic off-the-beaten adventures. Discover the Hornstrandir nature reserve, one of Europe’s last undisturbed wilderness areas, covering 580 square kilometers, and is home to some of Europe’s largest and most thrilling bird cliffs and the arctic foxes
- Reykjavík: there are bountiful surrounding hikes near Reyjavik from waterfalls, snow capped mountains to hot springs.
- East Fjords: walk alongside the crystal clear water of the Borgarfjordur Fjord, take in mountain views while soaking in the Selárlaug swimming pool, admire the colourful Norwegian-style houses of Seydisfjordur or learn about 19th-century history of Faskrúdsfjordur, a former french fishing town.
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