Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

Iceland Expedition HIKING ADVENTURES IN A SURREAL LAND

Nature has outdone herself in Iceland, a world of spouting geysers, blue lagoons, moss-covered lava fields, and multicolored valleys stretching to the sea—the geographic diversity and fantasy landscapes must be seen to be believed. On our journey of coastal,

our dramatic backdrop as we hike to the coast among fascinating geologic formations.

Days 3-6 Jökulsárlón / Skaftafell National Park / Skógar / Reynisfjara Waterside trails bring us along stunning Jökulsárlón Lagoon, with its powder-blue icebergs calved from the Breidamerkurjökull Glacier, and we boat between the bergs as we cross the lagoon for our picnic lunch. We also hike across Skaftafellsheidi Heath, past the tumbling Svartifoss waterfall, and across the ice of the Skaftafellsjökull Glacier. In tiny Skógar, we sample beer from a microbrewery, hike up above the breathtaking Skógarfoss cascade, with its legends of buried treasure, and visit the black-sand beach at Reynisfjara, considered one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. Days 7-8 Thingvellir National Park / Blue Lagoon We follow trails through the Reykjadalur Valley, with its steaming hot springs, and marvel at the spectacular terrain of Thingvellir National Park, a World Heritage Site, where we can walk right between tectonic plates. After a soak in the famed thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, depart on Day 8. ON OUR WEBSITE WONDERS OF ICELAND Hike a volcano, see bubbling mudpots, explore the Snaefellsnes and Tröllaskagi Peninsulas. Jul 2-9, Jul 23-30, 2018. From $7495.

HIGHLIGHTS • Unique hikes in an unearthly landscape of fjords, iceberg-filled lagoons, geysers, and lava fields • Explore Skaftafell and Thingvellir, with their glaciers, waterfalls, and Viking history • Take a fascinating glacier walk (no experience necessary!) on Iceland’s most impressive glacier • Soak in Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon, marvel at the long twilight of the midnight sun • Taste savory Icelandic cuisine, from local fish to fresh lamb and crisp Icelandic beer • Enjoy our intimate lodges in beautifully remote settings DETAILS • 8-day trip begins and ends in Reykjavík • 7 nights hotels • All meals included

mountain, and glacier adventures, we explore UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and the brooding heaths of ancient “saga” country, where Viking clans created the world’s first parliament. We’ll hike onto the Svinafellsjökull Glacier

“Loved the trip, loved the challenge of the hikes, the scenery, and getting to know Iceland and its culture. I’d go back!”

Margie C., Lake Forest IL

(crampons provided!), high above breathtaking Skógarfoss waterfall, across the spectacular Dyrholaey headland, and to the otherworldly black-sand beach at Reynisfjara. We’ll also experience the welcoming Icelandic culture, sampling local delights from arctic char to fresh-caught salmon, and enjoying soaks in geothermally heated mineral waters—join us!

DATES Jun 22-29, 2018

Aug 10-17 Aug 17-24

Jul 13-20 Aug 3-10

TRIP COST $7495 (13-15 members) $7795 (10-12 members) $8095 (8-9 members) Single supplement: $845 Internal airfare: $300 (subject to change) TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 7 8 hiking days on moderate to strenuous trails, some steep sections, 3-8 hours a day, optional glacier walking, van support

Days 1-2 Reykjavík / Höfn / Vatnajökull Glacier Flowing to the sea through a narrow fjord, Vatnajökull is Europe’s largest glacier and

Our hiking journey brings you into the surreal landscapes of a country unlike any other on earth. PHOTO: ROBERT LEON

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