ICELAND
WILD TERRAINS X Iceland
7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS
An Iceland trip like no other. From intimate conversations with women's rights leaders to elaborate picnics in the wild, we're shaking up the typical Iceland adventure itinerary and re-centering it on Icelandic women and wellness.
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ICELAND GROUP TRIPS
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“Going to Iceland with Wild Terrains was one of the best things I’ve ever done! The trip had the perfect mix of free time and planned activities. Iceland is beautiful, and I loved meeting interesting women who love to travel. I can’t wait to go on another Wild Terrains trip soon.”
“Since returning from my trip to Iceland, I have been telling everyone about Wild Terrains! I can’t say enough about this well-planned and exciting one-of-a-kind experience. ”
“I’m blown away at how incredibly enjoyable this trip was. Iceland is beautiful. Every day felt like stepping into a painting or NatGeo photo. Never in a million years did I ever think I would be having a picnic with a glacier as our backdrop! Great food, beautiful views, and lots and lots of laughs.”
ICELAND ITINERARY
DAY ONE - REYKJAVIK
Our Iceland trip begins in the capital city of Reykjavik. You'll drop your bags at Sigurlaug Sverrisdottir's ION City Hotel, before meeting up with your amazing Trip Leader, Eyglo Larusdottir - who is also one of Iceland’s top fashion designers.
Tonight, you’ve got dinner plans with Sirry Bragadottir, founder of cooking school SALT Eldhus. She’s teaching you how to make traditional Icelandic dishes, while giving you a crash course in Icelandic culinary history and the seasonal ingredients you’ll be able to find this time of year.
Meals included: dinner
DAY TWO - REYKJAVIK
Can you feel it? You’ve got your feet in the most gender-equal country in the world. This morning we’re sitting down with gender studies expert Finnborg Steinþorsdottir for an intimate conversation around what it's like to be a woman in Iceland today.
After a delicious lunch hosted at Íris Ann Sigurðardóttir’s Lóla Flórens, you’ll head out on a design crawl to visit some of the coolest Icelandic women designers at spots like KIOSK, Apótek Atelier, and Farmers Market.
You'll have the early evening to explore Reykjavik’s coolest landmarks - Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral, Harpa Concert Hall, and Sky Lagoon - on your own.
Meals included: lunch
DAY THREE - SOUTH ICELAND
We're leaving city life behind to meet two fabulous friends - cheese connoisseur Eirný Sigurðardóttir and food stylist Áslaug Snorradóttir - who have a knack for hosting decadent picnics in the wild. Today we’re gathering beneath the majestic Seljalandsfoss waterfall for an all-afternoon al fresco meal you’ll never forget. Hike under a waterfall, take a sip of fresh herbal tea, nosh on a goat cheese crostini, repeat.
When we can’t possibly eat another bite, we’ll check ourselves into Fríða Hjaltadóttir & Sandra Dís Sigurðardóttir’s UMI Hotel for a cozy, relaxed evening.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
DAY FOUR - SOUTH ICELAND
Today is all about embracing the rituals of Icelandic bath culture, but you’ve got to earn it first! We’ll start the day by hiking the Skogafoss trail with gorgeous glacier views and waterfalls galore.
Then, we’ll join the creator of ANGAN Skincare, Íris Ósk Laxdal, for an outdoor spa day in one of Iceland’s oldest geothermal swimming pools. Using ANGAN’s natural products made from Icelandic moss, sea salt and wild herbs, you’ll scrub and soak your stress away in these naturally heated waters. (Learn more about Iceland’s fascinating swim culture here).
In the evening, we’re meeting up with our dear friends - Eirný Sigurðardóttir and Áslaug Snorradóttir - for another one of their famous picnics.
Meals included: breakfast, late lunch
DAY FIVE - SOUTH ICELAND
We’re on the road again - continuing along Iceland’s southern coast through black sand beaches and moss-covered lava fields - stopping for photo ops and a packed picnic lunch along the way. At the end of our drive, we’ll spend a couple of hours taking in the icy splendor of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach.
This evening we’re resting our tired feet at Fosshotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
DAY SIX - SOUTH ICELAND
Strap on your hiking boots, because we’ve got an early wake-up call and some waterfalls to chase. First, we’re hiking one of the most mesmerizing trails in Iceland. Then, we’ll fill up on the most delicious fish n’ chips you’ll find in Europe, before our long drive to Sigurlaug Sverrisdottir's ION Adventure Hotel.
You’ll have the evening to enjoy ION Adventure’s heated outdoor pool before joining your final group dinner dished up by one of Iceland’s rising young chefs, Snædís Xyza Mae Jónsdóttir.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
DAY SEVEN - KEFLAVIK
Sadly our journey through Iceland has come to an end, and it’s time for us to make our way home. We’ll enjoy one last breakfast together before heading as a group to Keflavik Airport, where we’ll say our goodbyes.
Meals included: breakfast
Please note this is a sample itinerary and some variations will happen between trips due to our partners schedules,
but in general the itinerary will be similar!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ALL ACCOMMODATIONS (6 NIGHTS)
MOST MEALS (AS LISTED ABOVE)
ALL ACTIVITIES LISTED ABOVE
TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM ACTIVITIES
TRANSPORTATION TO KEFLAVIK AIRPORT AT TRIP END
WILD TERRAINS x ICELAND TOTE BAG
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
FLIGHTS TO/FROM ICELAND
TRANSPORTATION FROM KEFLAVIK AIRPORT TO REYKJAVIK
MEALS NOT LISTED ABOVE
MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE
INCIDENTAL & PERSONAL EXPENSES
“Iceland had been a bucket list destination & this trip blew my high expectations away. Lauren & her team curated a perfect blend of Icelandic culture, glorious nature, delicious food & inspiring people — without a single “touristy” moment — shared with like-minded, fun fellow travelers. Simply put, this trip was perfection.”
“Amazing on every level. The care and concern given to every detail. The seamless way it all came together. The wonderful co-travelers. It only took me two days back at home to book two more trips with Wild Terrains. That’s the best review I can give!”
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
ION ADVENTURE HOTEL
SELFOSS, ICELAND
woman-owned | shared rooms have separate beds
UMI HOTEL
SOUTHERN ICELAND
women-owned | shared rooms have separate beds
ION CITY HOTEL
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
woman-owned | only king beds*
*shared rooms: If you are sharing with a friend we will put you in the same room for these two nights sharing a king bed. If you are sharing with a traveler you do not know - you will have separate rooms for these two nights only.
FOSSHOTEL
SOUTHERN ICELAND
not woman-owned* | shared rooms have separate beds
*while we always try to stay in women-owned hotels, this part of Iceland is extremely remote and a women-owned hotel does not exist here yet. As soon as one does, we’ll support it!
MEET YOUR TRIP LEADER
BEST TIME OF YEAR
TO VISIT
Iceland is beautiful every month of the year. That said, we like to stick to the “shoulder seasons” to miss summer crowds and the dark winter days. In other words, spring (April-June) and fall (September-November).
WEATHER
Iceland weather is highly unpredictable and has a mind of its own! No matter when you visit, you should come prepared for rain, snow, wind, & more!
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