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ICELAND EXPEDITION 2024
The Laugavegur & Fimmvorduhals Trails
Iceland's Laugavegur and Fimmvorduhals trails are a renowned and popular trek that people come from near and far to experience. The landscape along the trail is diverse and takes you on a surreal journey through the beautiful Icelandic wilderness. With multicolored rhyolite mountains, pristine glaciers, natural hot springs, black deserts, lush forest and incredible waterfalls to see, the Laugavegur & Fimmvorduhals trails are a hiker's paradise.
Join Niagara Adventure Club as we spend 9 days in Iceland. Including 5 days and 5 nights backpacking on the Laugavegur & Fimmvorduhals Trails from Landmannalauger to Skogar for a journey that will change your life!
DATES: July 16, 2024 - July 25, 2024
DEADLINE: January 31, 2024
FEE:
$2820/person
*Downpayment is non-refundable after Registration Deadline
** Additional Fees may be incurred due to exchange, inflation or other unforseen increases..
GUIDED BY:
Niagara Adventure Club
TRAVEL PROVIDED BY:
Concierge Travel Group
TICO #: 50021829
INCLUDES:
Accomodations:
-Off Trail Accomodations (Hostel)
-Trail Permits and Camp Site Fees
Guide:
-guided trail experience
Travel:
-Round Trip Flights
-Transportation to and from KEF Airport
-Transportation to and from Trail Head
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Meals:
-Does not include any meals on or off trail (On Trail Dinners and Breakfasts may be purchased as a package from NAC prior to trip)
Equipment and Apparel:
-Does not include any necessary trail equipment or apparel. You must have your own or rent. For tents and stoves, you may be partnered with someone who does have one or the other.
Transportation or parking at Pearson Int. Airport:
-You are required to provide your own transportation and parking arrangements to and from Toronto International airport.
Insurance:
-each participant will be required to purchase travel and medical insurance and provide proof prior to departure.
What Will You Be Doing?
Tuesday, July 16, 2024:
Our Group will meet at Toronto International Airport to board our 11:10pm flight to Reykjavik International Airport, Iceland. It will be a 6 hour red eye flight to our destination. So it's best to catch some Z's on the flight.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024:
Once we arrive in Reykjavik at 8:40am. We will board the Reykjavik Excursions FlyBus which will take us on a hour long ride to Reykjavik's BSI Bus Terminal. From here, we will walk down a few blocks to Hostel B47 where we can check into out rooms, get ready for our hike the next day, then head off to do some site seeing and get dinner at a local restaurant. If you choose, you may purchase groceries and cook your own meal at the Hostel's kitchen. Be sure to be back early as we have to prepare for the next day's departure and get to bed early.
Thursday, July 18, 2024:
We will rise bright and early, grab our packs and head over to BSI, grabbing breakfast along the way. We will then hop the bus for a four hour ride to Landmannalaugar and the trail head. At Landmannalaugar, we will have a little time to see the sites and check out the shops before we have a quick bite to eat and head out onto the trail. The first leg of our journey will be a challenging one at a distance of 12km. Our day will end at Camp Hrafntinnusker, which is the highest point on the trail and the top of an extinct volcano. Be careful, the volcanic glass on the ground is very sharp!
Friday, July 19, 2024
Today is a short day, and downhill most of the day, which means we can sleep in a little and have a good camp breakfast. We will then begin our 12km trek to our next campsite at the Alftavatn Huts. Again you will have access to bathrooms and paid showers. As an added bonus, there is a small diner here with limited seating and a small menu. But after a tough day on the trail, you will be happy to have a great sandwich and bowl of soup After dinner we will relax and head to bed early for the longer day ahead tomorrow. You may choose to use the public showers for a small fee.
Saturday, July 20, 2024:
On this morning, we will get an early rise and start breakfast. After a good breakfast, we will pack up and head out on our 15km trek for the day. Finishing the day at the Emstrur Camp, again we will set up camp, and start dinner. After dinner, we will take some time to explore the nearby scenery and canyons. Be sure to get a good sleep, as our next days hike will be an18km trek.
Sunday, July 21, 2024:
An early rise will give us a head start after a good camp breakfast. We will pack up camp and head out towards Thorsmark and the end of the Laugavegur Trail. We will visit the end of the trail, get some photos and then head down the road 2kms to the Basar Camps. Once there, we will set up camp for the night and have a good dinner. After dinner we will discuss our strategy for the Fimmvorduhals Trail and get to bed early. We will need the sleep.
Monday, July 22, 2024:
We will wake early, have a good breakfast and get on trail as early as possible. Today we will hike the Fimmvorduhals Trail. It is a 28km trail with through an incredible mountain range. After climbing 800 meters (2200') up into the mountains we will begin a long slow descent alongside the Skoga River which will provide us with views of incredible waterfalls and cascades along the way. We will finish late in the evening at the World Famous Skogafoos Waterfall. Here, we will set up camp for the night and explore the waterfall. After a good meal and cleaning up, we will get some much needed sleep.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024:
This morning we can sleep in a little, but not too late. We will have breakfast and pack up camp. At 10:30am, we will board the Highlander Bus to take us back to BSI. Once there, we can head back to Hostel B47 and check in for a hot shower, maybe a nap, or whatever you wish to do. The rest of the day is yours.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024:
This is your day. It's a free day to explore Reykjavik or further. Reykjavik and the surrounding area offers many amazing adventures. You can go whale watching, tour the waterfalls of Iceland, complete a beautiful day hike on 1 of 100's of nearby trails and more. This is your day, make the most of it.
Thursday, July 25, 2024:
We will check out of Hostel B47 and grab breakfast. We will have a few hours after to check out some of the local shops and such, and then we will head to BSI for about 3:30pm to catch the FlyBus back to Reykjavik International Airport. We will board our flight at 7:45pm and arrive home at Toronto International Airport at 10:15pm. After our good byes this will be the end of our adventure.
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