Fire & Ice

From

$7,990

Duration

6 days

Tour type

Multi-Day Tour

Overview

What to expect

Fire & Ice is a six-day, five-night Iceland hiking adventure that brings together the South Coast, glacier walking, colourful Highland trails and the Golden Circle. Travel with one local Icelandic guide in a dedicated, comfortable 4x4 Supertruck, with time for the landscapes, culture and stories along the way.

The planned stay includes three nights in Standard Double/Twin rooms at Hotel Rangá, with its outdoor hot tubs, followed by two nights in Deluxe Double/Twin rooms at Highland Base, with Highland Baths access. Reykjavík pickup and drop-off are included. Airport transfers and hotel stays before or after the tour are available by separate quotation.

Day 1 — South Coast and glacier adventure. Meet in Reykjavík at 09:00, visit Skógafoss and Reynisfjara, and join a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull with helmet, crampons, safety harness and ice axe included. Overnight at Hotel Rangá; lunch and dinner included.

Day 2 — Þórsmörk and Seljalandsfoss. Explore glacier-framed valleys, rivers and birch woodland around Langidalur, Valahnúkur and Tindfjallahringur, then visit Seljalandsfoss. The hike is approximately 10–12 km, with around 600 m ascent and six hours on the trail. Overnight at Hotel Rangá; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 3 — Landmannalaugar. Walk among rhyolite colours, lava, moss and steaming vents on the Bláhnúkur and Brennisteinsalda loop. The hike is approximately 10–12 km, with around 600 m ascent and six hours on the trail. Overnight at Hotel Rangá; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4 — Gullfoss and Kerlingarfjöll. Visit Gullfoss before travelling into the Highlands. Take a guided walk to a natural geothermal pool, approximately 1.5 km each way, with a two-hour allocation for the outing. Overnight at Highland Base; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 5 — Hveradalir and Highland Baths. Hike through steaming hot springs, mineral colours and rhyolite landscapes, with snow and glacier contrasts where conditions allow. The hike is approximately 10–12 km, with around 600 m ascent and six hours on the trail, followed by time for Highland Baths and relaxation. Overnight at Highland Base; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 6 — Golden Circle and Reykjavík. Visit Geysir, enjoy lunch at Efstidalur farm, and explore Þingvellir before returning to Reykjavík, with the tour planned to finish at 17:30. Breakfast and lunch included; no overnight accommodation after the tour.

New 2027 bookings are USD 7,990 per person sharing a twin/double room. Optional single occupancy adds USD 2,190 per person once for the entire five-night stay, giving a total of USD 10,180. The maximum is ten guests, and departure operation requires a minimum of six paying guests; you may book for one person. The planned 2027 departures are July 17–22, August 10–15 and September 3–8. Hotel and operational reconfirmations are pending; these dates are planned, not guaranteed departures. Hiking distances, ascent and timings are approximate, and the itinerary may adapt to weather and conditions.