Dates: February 9th – 15th, 2025
In 2025, we’re heading back to Iceland! This trip has been popular with so many people, and we understand why, so why not come and experience the wonders of Iceland with us, and start 2025 with some possible Northern Light spottings!
PLUS This winter season is suppose to be the best season for the next decade for Northern Lights Viewing too!
As this trip has a lower maximum number of participants, it’s perfect for those who enjoy to get to know everyone. This is a truly unique experience of enjoying an incredible environment with some fabulous new best friends!
- 8-15 Girls
- 5 Nights hotel & 1 Night in a guest house with double occupancy rooms (2 beds per room)
- Fly In & Out of Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Single Occupancy Rooms Available but extremely limited
- Optional: Stay one more night in Reykjavik and visit the Blue Lagoon!
The first 8 to sign up save $100 on this trip at $2875!
Be sure to check out the FAQ for this trip.
Payment plans available! Pay 25% to secure your spot then pay however you’d like until 60 days prior to the trip.
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Overview
Iceland is one of the most beautiful lands in the world – filled with Ice and Fire and an inspiration for many films and TV shows alike.
On our trip you’ll get the chance to explore lots of different areas, take walks under some of the most beautiful waterfalls you will ever see, and constantly hunt down those pesky Northern Lights.
We highly recommend having a good level of fitness for this trip as you will want to explore some rocky environments to get yourself the best shot you can achieve!
Questions? Message Rachel on Instagram – RachelLikesTraveling or via email [email protected]
We also have an incredible Facebook Group filled with a beautiful community – a great place to meet your new adventure friends!
Itinerary
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Welcome to the beautiful Nordic island of Iceland! You’ll begin your journey with a exciting trip through immigration and customs, and then you’ll meet with some of your new friends to get your transfers to the hotel in Reykjavik. Once you’re all settled in and freshened up, you’ll meet back up with your group and travel into the town for your first chance to experience some of the excellent food on offer in Iceland at your welcome dinner. We’ll end the night toasting to a fantastic journey ahead!
If you arrive early today is a great day to go explore Reykjavik or head to the newest thermal bath – The Sky Lagoon!
Included: Transfer to Hotel from Airport, Dinner
It’s your first full day in Iceland, so grab your camera and let’s get out there!
Today you’ll head out the door bright and early to get your trip started with an adventure to the ‘Golden Circle’ – the only place on Earth you can see the American and Eurasian tectonic plates pulling apart (at the pace of almost 2cm per year!). Those of you with eagle eyes may also be able to see the Silfra fissure out in the watery landscape, fit for any holiday postcard! Absolutely picturesque and fantastical. You’ll then head to Iceland’s Geysir geothermal area, where water can shoot 30meters into the air! Located in this area is one of the most famous waterfalls in the country, the Gullfoss Waterfall (Or Golden Falls), a must have picture in any traveler’s journal.
Once you’ve had your fill of the calming sounds of the water, you will continue onto the Hvolsvollur Valley, where you will spend the night. A perfectly isolated area, far away from the city lights, providing a perfect base for trying to see the dancing green rays of the Northern Lights.**
**Weather permitting.
Included: Breakfast, Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur Greysir, Gullfoss Waterfall, Transportation
Off we go on another jam packed day of fun! Today you’ll travel along the south coast of the country, starting with a trip to the eerily beautiful Skógafoss waterfall. This is an absolutely gigantic waterfall, 25 meters wide and dropping all the way down 50 meters! You will be getting up close and personal, absorbing all the beautiful energy that radiates off of this landmark, before walking to find an absolutely mindblowing viewpoint to seek out some waterfall rainbows! Continuing along the south coast, you will get to see the stepping stones of Reynisdrangar, the promontory of Dyrhoaley, and the night black sea beach of Reynisfjara.
As the afternoon draws in, you will visit the famous Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, another unique and extraordinary area of sea, with floating icebergs whose blue contrasts with the dark charcoaled beaches surrounding. You will end your day at a local farm, once again searching for those beautiful Northern Lights** and taking in the natural beauty of Iceland.
This day will involve some walking and hiking, it is a simple path and completely worth it to take in every inch of this beautiful land!
**Weather permitting.
Included: Breakfast, Glacier Lagoon, Skogafoss Waterfall, Dyrholaey & Reynisfjara Rocks
Get those hiking boots on – We’re off on another walk! Today you’ll be walking on Europe’s largest ice cap! Vatnajokull has around 30 glaciers that flow out from it. This is a beautiful and heartbreaking journey as you see the effects of global warming, and you realize that in the coming years, the glaciers you’re looking at may no longer be around. This really could be a once in a lifetime experience to see, so bring a camera and embrace mother nature.
As the day moves on, you will go to the black sand seaside town of Vik, and sandwich yourself between the high cliffs and endless sea. You will then spend the night in Iceland’s most southerly mainland settlement.
** You will need ankle high shoes for this walk.
Included: Breakfast, Glacier Hike
Another day, another landmark! Today you will start the day off with the iconic Seljalandsfoss Waterfall – a popular choice for TV Shows and music videos alike! This view is like no other, and the gigantic waterfall will be a highlight to many people’s trips.
The journey will then continue by going on a tour through many volcanic lands and active areas. Many of the sites you see on this day will have been created by past volcanic eruptions, creating unique and one off lands. You will get to see the capital Reykjavik – somewhere that found its way onto many people’s televisions in recent years with a recent active volcano.
Included: Breakfast, Seljalandfoss Waterfall Visit
Time to wake up to, potentially, your last full day of paradise and explore the beautiful Snæfellsjökull Peninsula.
To you’ll explore the Snæfellsjökull glacier, which is situated on top of a dormant volcano! It truly is your stereotypical ice-caped mountain – a really beautiful place to take in some fresh air and enjoy the scenery.
As the day continues, you’ll head towards the small fishing village of Arnarstapi, before continuing on to visit the beaches of basaltic pebbles: Djupalonssandur. This location is filled with unique lava formations, so make sure you grab some photos as you never know what it’ll look like the next time the mountains open! Then you’ll continue to Grundarfjordur where you’ll get to enjoy a delicious homemade dinner to celebrate your incredible week in this unique land.
Included: Breakfast, Homemade Dinner, Snæfellsjökull visit, Arnarstapi visit, Snæfellsjökull glacier, Grundarfjordur visit, Arnarstapi walk, Djupalonssandur visit.
This isn’t goodbye, just see ya later!
Due to the location of the airport, please ensure that your departure flights are no earlier than 2pm. Airport drop off will be included, and arranged closer to the time of the trip.
Included: Transportation to Airport, Breakfast
Optional: You could stay on another night and enjoy the 15th of February in the iconic Blue Lagoon – an absolutely stunning naturally formed selection of pools that’ll both warm your bones and give you the softest skin any person could leave Iceland with! Named as one of National Geographic’s wonders of the world, the geothermal waters will leave you feeling refreshed after your busy week.
Should you choose to stay on, you’ll be flying out on the 16th of February.
Inclusions
Everything Included
- Transportation to/from airport during times listed on itinerary
- 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations during trip
- 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
- Gulfoss Waterfall
- Strokkur Geysir
- Thingvellir National Park
- Glacier Lagoon
- Dyrholaey Rocks
- Skogafoss Waterfall Visit
- Glacier Hike
Exclusions
- International Flights
- Any Travel Visas
- Food/Drink not listed on the itinerary
- Tips
- Transportation outside listed times
- Optional: Blue Lagoon Visit on final day
Of course! Prior to the trip commencing, a questionnaire will be sent out – if you have a roommate preference please write this in the box provided.
Yes Travel Insurance is required for this trip.
$200,000 is the minimum coverage we recommend.
Travel Insurance quotes can be gotten anywhere online, from past experience of dealing with claims we love these two companies:
Travel Guard by AIG
World Nomads
No flights are not included. People come from everywhere for this trip so we are unable to include international flights. Please read the itinerary carefully and book yourself onto flights that arrive and depart on appropriate dates from the right airport!
The majority of my community is in their 20s and 30s, there isn’t a “too old” age but 25-35 is typical. That doesn’t mean that being 39 or 43 should stop you from joining us. As long as you’re open minded to enjoying a trip with all ages, down to have A LOT of fun, and understand these are very active trips then you’re good!
The minimum number of girls for this trip is 8. Once we reach 8, the 25% deposit is no longer refundable as I book our hotels, activities, etc. at that point. If we don’t reach the minimum number of people, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel your trip more than 60 days prior to the trip your 25% deposit is non-refundable but can be used for future Adventuring for Life trips minus a $100 cancellation fee. Anything over the 25% will be refunded automatically.The trip credit must be used within 12 months of cancellation.The trip is 100% non-refundable 60 days prior to the trip.The only way to get any money back within 60 days of a trip is if you are able to find a replacement. Rachel can definitely help try to fill the spot but there are zero guarantees we’re able to find a replacement. This is why we recommend travel insurance – incase something happens causing you to be unable to join us!
Rachel highly recommends checking out Travel Insurance quotes as they can be pretty reasonable and assist in these situations.
As of 2023 Adventuring for Life does not ask for proof of covid Vaccination.
This trip features a lot of adventuring in the great outdoors of Iceland! So you will need to have a good endurance for walking on awkward grounds and up steep hills. While it won’t be a completely active experience, if you want to get the best photos & see all the amazing views you’re going to want to go on all the hikes!
A minimum of 25% down payment is due at the time of booking. The down payment is refundable until your spot is confirmed at which time it becomes non-refundable. Your spot is confirmed after the first 8 bookings are made. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the trip. If you book within 59 days from trip start, the full amount will be due at booking.
This trip will be hosted by one of our brilliant hosts: Camre. Although Rachel will not personally be on this trip, she will be involved every step of the way. Camre is an incredible host who will ensure the trip runs super smoothly, and be there for anything you may need while adventuring!