Take to the trails of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and the southern coast to encounter Iceland’s intriguing geology up close, hiking amid icebergs and iconic peaks, atop glaciers and black-sand beaches, and to waterfalls and remote canyons steeped in local lore.

Activity Level: This is a Moderate Active Journey. Travelers should be reasonably fit and capable of walking or hiking for several hours at a time sometimes over rocky and uneven terrain. Travelers can expect 3 to 7 miles of hiking or walking on most days with some elevation gains. The itinerary includes a guided hike atop a glacier.  Day-by-day activity descriptions can be found on the itinerary page at the end of each day. Read more about Active Journeys activity levels here.

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Glaciers and Waterfalls: An Active Journey to Iceland

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This Active Journey is limited to a maximum of 16 travelers per departure.

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