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We invite you to embark on a vivid off-road journey through the mysterious land of ice and fire. Iceland is an incredibly beautiful country with a rich history, untouched nature, breathtaking scenic places, stunning waterfalls, vibrant glaciers, and hot springs. The island's Martian landscapes are truly amazing – endless green meadows, cold mountains covered in fog, majestic glaciers, jagged cliffs by the ocean shore, and roaring waterfalls.
During the journey, we will visit places where important historical and cultural events described in the Icelandic sagas took place. Before us will unfold countless thousand-year-old glaciers, dormant volcanoes, and endless lava fields scattered across the island. There are also deserts of black sand on the ocean beaches, cliffs with bird colonies, glaciers, hot springs, picturesque mountains, and volcanic craters that attract visitors from all over the world with their stunning beauty.
And if you venture deep into the island, reachable only by off-road vehicles, Iceland will completely transform your perception. Everyone who gets here is left breathless by the unusual beauty of the rhyolite mountains, frozen lava flows, streams of white steam, and snow in the folds of the mountains.
If you want a real hiking trip with backpacks, camping overnight, and visiting places that cannot be reached even by off-road vehicle, we invite you on hiking tours in Iceland. We offer two routes: through the southern part of the island (more eventful, but also very crowded, as it includes famous landmarks of the country) and through the northern part (with completely wild nature, without crowds of tourists, but equally captivating landscapes).
During the journey, we stay in simple yet comfortable hotels and hostels, and at almost every campsite, we will have the opportunity to take a shower and spend a pleasant time at local campgrounds, while staying in tents like true travelers.
On one of the days we'll have the chance to soak in real hot springs – quite a pleasure in the middle of winter.
We don't cancel or postpone groups. If the consultant has given the go-ahead to buy a ticket, you can safely purchase it. The program will not be cancelled through our fault.
Experienced Kuluar team leaders will accompany the group throughout the entire route, making your trip as safe and unforgettable as possible! They have already been to Iceland multiple times and know the country in detail.
The consultant who will consult you before the trip has been to Iceland herself and will share details from personal experience!
Over 12,000 participants have already traveled with Kuluar, and 97.8% were satisfied. We're confident you will be too!
The kind whose very sight takes your breath away.
Today we arrive in Keflavik – the country's main airport and the gateway to an exciting and rugged world of adventure on the island, from where we travel by bus to Reykjavik – the capital of the island state. We'll have plenty of time to get acquainted with this stylish and beautiful city. Did you know that Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland, home to almost a third of the island's entire population! We'll stroll along the central streets and cozy squares of the historic city center – a wonderful example of Scandinavian architecture.
We'll spend the night in a cozy hostel, where a unique atmosphere of adventure always reigns.
Our journey through the southern part of the island will begin with the most popular one-day tourist route – the "Golden Circle", where Iceland's most famous historical and natural landmarks are located.
Today's program includes a visit to Thingvellir National Park, located in a valley formed by the rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Here you can walk between continents and practically be in both Europe and America at the same time. Thingvellir National Park is a unique place historically as well. For eight centuries, starting from the mid-10th century, Western Europe's oldest parliament – the Althing – regularly gathered here. In the year 1000, Christianity was adopted here, and it was here in 1944 that Iceland declared independence from Denmark.
Our exploration of the island will continue with a visit to the famous Haukadalur valley – the "valley of geysers", home to the world-famous Geysir, which gave its name to all spouting hot springs on the planet. Geysir spends most of its time "dormant" and rarely delights tourists with grand jets of water. However, its neighbor Strokkur manages to shoot several twenty-meter jets in a row every 2–6 minutes.
The Golden Circle of Iceland concludes with Gullfoss waterfall – a multi-tiered "golden waterfall" with a total height of 32 meters. Gullfoss is one of the most beautiful, full-flowing and largest waterfalls in Iceland.
We'll spend the night in cozy cottages with a view of Hekla volcano – one of the most famous active volcanoes in the world.
Today we will head deep into the island. We are heading to the geothermal area of Landmannalaugar, which is the brightest landmark of the island, both literally and figuratively. The colorful mountains of Landmannalaugar are composed of volcanic rhyolite rock, which contains oxides of various metals, making the mountain slopes look like a watercolor rainbow. The mountains here are painted in different colors: white, pink, brown, yellow, green, blue, purple, and black.
Next, we will head north of the Vatnajökull glacier, to the active stratovolcano Askja. Imagine, this giant last erupted just 60 years ago! It was then that the crater lake Öskjuvatn formed near the volcano, and nearby – a small warm lake Víti (translated as "hell") with milky-blue water. We will spend the night in cabins overlooking the surroundings of Lake Askja.
We will spend the whole day among volcanic landscapes. We will be greeted with stunning views of mountains and lava fields, walk at the foot of volcanoes near crater lakes, and not miss the volcanic deserts. We will also be sure to visit one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland – Hengifoss (128 m). Incredibly fantastic landscapes might make you think we are somewhere on another planet! In the evening, after an eventful day, we will share our impressions on the shore of Lake Lagarfljót near the town of Egilsstaðir.
Today we will travel along the Atlantic Ocean coast. The main highway winds between fjords, revealing views of majestic glaciers, whose tongues slowly creep toward the ocean. We will stop at a viewpoint near one of the most stunning places in the whole world – the largest glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, which stretches at the foot of the Vatnajökull glacier. A hundred years ago, the edge of the glacier was 200 meters from the sea. Today, the glacier is melting intensively, actively increasing the water surface area of the lagoon. Blue and white ice floes slowly drift from the clear waters of the lagoon straight into the ocean, where the current carries them to the black Diamond Beach. Large and small ice chunks – "diamonds" – sparkle brightly in the sun's rays. You can wander and examine the whimsically shaped pieces of ice endlessly.
We spend the night near the ocean with a breathtaking view of the Vatnajökull glacier and its surroundings.
Early in the morning, we will set off for a walk into a true kingdom of ice! We will hike on the largest glacier in Europe – Vatnajökull. The ice we will be walking on is many thousands of years old. And it is also alive – the glacier is constantly moving. Accompanied by a local guide, we will walk on foot across Iceland's fabulous ice shell.
The next point of our route will be one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the planet – Svartifoss. It is surrounded by unusual black hexagonal basalt columns, which is reflected in its name. These columns have inspired many Icelandic architects to create wonderful masterpieces of classical architecture. The most notable of these are the Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik and the National Theatre.
We will spend the rest of the day at the famous Reynisfjara beach with basalt columns and black sand, located near the tiny town of Vík, and visit the southernmost point of Iceland – Cape Dyrhólaey. We go to the black beach of Reynisfjara not to sunbathe and swim, but to photograph the otherworldly natural beauty. This is exactly the picturesque view replicated in guidebooks and popular magazines. A tall mountain with basalt columns looms over the beach. On its steep slopes live bright "miniature penguins" – Atlantic puffins. Small, with multicolored beaks, these chubby birds with short wings fly excellently, accelerating up to 80 km/h, spreading their orange legs in flight. Among other northern birds, the puffin is famous for fast flights, graceful swimming, deep-water dives, and nimble, though waddling, running on land.
Near the shore, in the ocean, you can see significant basalt sea stacks – Reynisdrangar, better known as the "Troll's Fingers". From the Reynisfjara black beach, Cape Dyrhólaey is clearly visible with its beautiful stone arch on the shore. We will take a walk to the cape, stroll near the white lighthouse of the same name, and enjoy the view of the blue waters of the endless Atlantic Ocean.
Early in the morning we head to the last major waterfall on our route. Seljalandsfoss is the most popular waterfall in Iceland and one of the few in the world that can be observed "from the inside": from a grotto in the rock, hidden behind powerful streams of water. Only here can you walk along a path behind the noisy water stream and take an unusual photo from there. Nearby is the Gljúfrabúi waterfall, hidden behind a giant rock. To see the waterfall up close, you need to get into the gorge, and for this, wade across a cold water stream.
In the afternoon, we will head to the country's largest geothermal area – the Reykjadalur valley. Along a hiking trail, we will climb up to a hot river, wrapped in a white veil of steam clouds. In the valley, boiling thermal waters mix with the water of an icy river, creating hot baths in which we will definitely bask to our heart's content.
After resting, we return to Reykjavik, where we stop for the night at the campsite already familiar to us.
Today is the final day of our journey through Iceland. We will have time to walk around Reykjavik. This relatively small city can be covered in a day. It's best to start getting to know the Icelandic capital with a walk along the shopping street Laugavegur. Here there are many shops and souvenir stores, where you can buy the famous "lopapeysa" sweaters and other items made of lopi sheep wool. Don't miss the main sights of the city – the expressionist building of Hallgrímskirkja church, visit the Harpa concert hall, the National Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Whales of Iceland Museum, or the Reykjavik Northern Lights Museum. The city has a lot of picturesque architecture and a huge amount of street art. And also, you will probably meet one of the local cats – there are very many of them in the center of Reykjavik.
To book a place in the group, you need to make a deposit of 230 euros. You can do this on the website via this link or in hryvnias to a Privatbank card. The remaining amount can be paid by card transfer (no later than a week before the start) or given to the team leader in cash on the first day of the hike. If you drop out of the route, the money is not refunded.
The consultant will advise you on equipment, help you choose the best flight, and share information about hotels and excursions. You make payments and purchases yourself. If you want the consultant to buy a ticket for you, this is possible, but for extra money, since it is a big responsibility. More in the article: additional services and service fee.
Depending on weather conditions, the condition and general wishes of the group, the team leader has the right to make changes to the route.
For a trip to Iceland, you need to have a valid Schengen visa or a biometric passport. If you don't have a visa, we will help with the arrangement. So far, none of our hike participants have received a refusal.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date – please check this before buying flights.
To participate in the hike, you must not have diseases incompatible with active tourism: list here.
The climate in Iceland is very changeable, there is even a saying: "If you don't like the weather in Iceland, just wait 5 minutes and it will change". That is, during the hike there will be both rain and sunshine – which there will be more of depends on luck. We try to organize our hikes at the most favorable time, but we cannot guarantee the weather)) Bring good membrane clothing, it will protect you from rain and wind. The air temperature is on average about + 13°C, but sometimes it warms up to above 20°C! So it's not as cold here as it seems!
Besides physical preparation, pay attention to your equipment. It should be high-quality and reliable to withstand northern rains and wind. Your comfort and enjoyment of the hike depend on the choice of equipment. Good membrane pants and jacket, a windproof waterproof tent, comfortable waterproof boots – are a must have on this hike.
You should buy tickets as early as possible; closer to the start date, the price can increase by one and a half times. You will have to fly with layovers. You need to choose the best flight option yourself, as it all depends on your starting point. Ticket prices start from 300 euros – round trip. If you have any difficulties, you can always contact us, and we will help you with the purchase.
For information on how to get from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik and find our campsite, read the detailed article with transfer options and a video guide.
You can find our recommendations for flight booking services in this article
To participate in the program, you need good insurance. Please do not neglect this point. For some participants, it has saved thousands of dollars. You can find our recommendations for getting insurance here: "Insurance for Kuluar hike participants"
Iceland is a very distant country, and who knows when you'll get here again – try to visit all the possible excursions and side trips. Don't just sit around in your tent while others are gathering impressions!
During the trip, we will stay overnight in tents at specially equipped paid sites – campsites. A campsite in Iceland is a fenced area with parking and a place to set up tents. There is also almost always a warm shower with a toilet and, as a rule, a kitchen, and in some places a washing machine and even a dryer. The campsites are located in extraordinarily beautiful places where there are simply no hotels or hostels, so every morning, when you open your tent, you'll be amazed by the splendor of the wild nature.
Campsites in towns (Reykjavik, Vik, Skogar) have free Wi-Fi, power outlets for charging, washing machines (for an additional fee), and drying rooms.
The total amount of mandatory expenses not included in the price is about 500 euros.
Depending on your preferences, you'll need money for souvenirs, additional excursions, transfers to and from the airport, and meals at cafes. We always recommend having an extra hundred euros or so on hand in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Below is a more detailed breakdown of all the additional excursion costs according to the route:
*Please note: it is not the consultant's task to select an individual flight for each participant. The consultant provides general recommendations based on their experience and shares other participants' flight details so you can fly together. Each participant is responsible for selecting and purchasing their own convenient flight ticket. If you would like the consultant to book a flight, hotel, or additional excursion for you, please check the terms on the page: additional services.