Hiking and Wild Camping Expedition in Iceland

You'll need to have good fitness levels for this trek. You'll be hiking for 5-7 hours each day for four consecutive days. The route isn’t overly technical and doesn’t reach high altitudes, so beginner hikers will be fine – providing you have good fitness levels and a pair of broken-in hiking boots!

Yes. This is a wild camping expedition through the Icelandic wilderness. The group will be self-sufficient along with your guide from the moment you are dropped off at the trailhead on the morning of Day 2. You will need a trekking backpack with waist support to ensure you are comfortable hiking all day while carrying your own gear. The food and camping supplies will also be divided equally amongst the group; please leave 15-20 litres of free space in your backpack for this. A 60-75 litre backpack is generally fine on this trek.

You'll encounter a variety of terrain – from rocky sections, mossy plateaus, lava fields and, of course, there is a huge glacier to cross. For the majority of this expedition there is no path or marked trail to follow, so the number of km per day and the elevation gain listed in the itinerary is subject to change, depending on the conditions. You'll need good, worn-in and waterproof hiking boots with strong ankle support. You may also benefit from gaiters for extra water resistance on the glacier. You will need to cross rivers at various points – sometimes hopping over stones to the other side and other times removing your boots and socks, putting on river crossing shoes and wading to the other side through the water. At some points, some mild scrambling is required. Trekking poles might come in handy for the uneven terrain on the lava fields.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

As the old Icelandic saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes”. Icelandic weather is famously fickle so you’ll need to prepare for anything – from balmy all-day sunshine in the mid-twenties (°C), to wind, rain and everything in between! This is all part of the adventure, but be sure to pack good waterproofs in case the rain gods come calling. Remember that in Iceland, summer means nearly 24 hours of daylight, so don’t forget your eye mask! The average daytime temperature in this part of Iceland from June to September is 10-12°C (50-55°F). A warm summer day could see temperatures reaching around 20°C/68°F.

As the Icelandic Tourist Board explains in this video, it's confined to the Reykjanes Peninsula and not affecting travel at all. Iceland is open for business and perfectly safe.

If the hotel in Reykjavik does not have enough space to store your luggage then it is possible to store it in the luggage lockers at BSI Central Station (the departure point for the bus to Landmannalaugar). Your host will meet you at your hotel at approximately 06:30 on Day 2 of the tour and you'll be in the van to the trailhead by 07:30, so there is a short window in which to store excess luggage in the lockers at BSI Central Station – it is much more convenient to do this the evening of Day 1 if possible, rather than the morning of Day 2. There are four other centrally located places in Reykjavik where you can store luggage. Speak to your host about the options, or you can pre-book here.

For current advice about travelling in Iceland, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.

You'll be filling your water bottle up from streams and rivers that flow from the highest mountains in Iceland and the glaciers in the valley that you're trekking through. The water is safe to drink and your guide will assist with advice on filling up from wild water sources. We recommend bringing two litres worth of carrying capacity, either with a couple of reusable bottles or a bladder system.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

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