Backcountry Iceland
8 Days
Min 6 max 9
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The Trip
In the category of natural wonders: the hinterland of Iceland. Because of its topographic location just below the Arctic Circle and geological features, Iceland’s landscape is “one of a kind. A hub of geothermal activity, with volcanoes, geysers and glaciers 360 degrees around you. But even in a country with an abundance of extraordinary nature, this part of the island stands out. Far away from the famous Icelandic Ring Road no.1, we trek the Icelandic backcountry completely self-sufficient with our tent camp. Mountain boots on, knapsack on the back and adventure in the lead.
Traversing this area is almost like wandering through a postcard. Our trek leads us through a massif of colorful rhyolite mountains, past ice caps and glaciers. Along the way, we cross several mountain passes, pass some fascinating canyons, ford wild rivers and pass spectacular waterfalls. The area is also home to a number of geothermal sites such as hot springs, mud pools and steaming rock formations powered by volcanic activity deep within the earth. Every landscape has its charms and Iceland’s backcountry has many.
On the trail in this terrain is by no means a retreat. Along the way, hands are going to be involved, because our shelter, equipment and food will not get from A to B on their own. And the camp does not run itself. Join alien rewilding in Iceland. Minimalist, physical and immensely satisfying.
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Fitness: the days are intense and physical. Not only do we move every day, but we also run the outdoor camp together. Along the way, things are simple but hard work. A daily move contains between 10 and 20 kilometers and can also increase in the number of altimeters. The terrain can be tough and sometimes impassable and moving is slow. In this part of Europe, the weather is notoriously unpredictable: rain, snow and strong winds are possible throughout the year. Combined with the lack of shelter and a heavy load in the backpack, participation in this trip requires a good running condition, the right character and a bit of perspective.
Being able to move well with a heavy load is not an unnecessary luxury and the right equipment is essential for this trip. But we are here to guide you through this raw and untouched landscape and provide you with the skills needed to move through the area self-sufficiently and comfortably. Experience with (wild) camping and Wild Human in the Ardennes is a big plus.
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Cost
What’s included.
An otherworldly wilderness adventure
2 nights accommodation and 5 nights (wild) camping
Rewild Mountain Leader / wilderness guide who guides you safely through the Highlands
Rewild camping and group equipment
Food & drinks – breakfast, lunch and dinner, for the whole week
Transportation in Iceland
24/7 backup support from the Netherlands
Not included are personal expenses, refreshments on site, lunch for while walking, your transportation to Reykjavik and mountaineering insurance. Tip: this insurance can be purchased from the NKBV.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 6 people. A maximum of 9 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and in order to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
After our flight to Reykjavik, we spend the night in an Icelandic guesthouse in downtown Reykjavik.
Day 2
On to the Highlands
We take the bus early in the morning to arrive at the starting point of our trek, after which we head straight into the Icelandic wilderness for our first night of wild camping.
Day 3 through 7
Wild camping trip
Days 3 through 7 are dedicated to our adventure through the backcountry of Iceland. Each day a new trail takes us through ancient volcanic lands, through immense valleys, past natural hot springs, over snow-capped mountains. After a day full of satisfaction and inspiring views, we arrive at a beautiful spot in the wilderness and make camp.
Day 8
Travel Day
Overwhelmed by this otherworldly trek, the trek came to an end and we headed back to the Netherlands. Bye bye Iceland.
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Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
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