2024 Best of Backroads Catalog

MULTI-ADVENTURE

DOLCE TEMPO

DAYS 1–2 Hike in Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park, shaped over millennia by volcanic eruptions, glacial runoff and rushing rivers | By Zodiac boat, explore Fjallsárlón, a frigid lagoon with an iceberg sculpture garden in its silty waters | Trek to Svartifoss (Black Falls), a stunning cascade pouring from hexagonal lava columns | Adventure across a remote black-sand marshland on a vintage sheep cart to explore the seabird sanctuary in the secluded Cape of Ingólfshöfdi. » Fosshótel Glacier Lagoon - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Strap on crampons and trek over a dramatic glacier in Skaftafell National Park, admired for its ice formations, water cauldrons and pinnacles | Voyage by ferry to the Westman Islands, landing on the largest and only populated island, Heimaey | Hike along an Iceland volcano crater’s colorful rim, then down to the coast and into town for a glimpse of local island life | Discover colonies of birds such as fulmars, kittiwakes and, from April to August, the iconic Atlantic puffin. » Hotel Rangá - Premiere DAYS 5–6 Hop aboard a Super Jeep for a drive across rocky lava beds, glacial outflows and rivers near Katla Volcano | Discover Thórsmörk where lime-hued hillsides, snowy mountains and wildflowers create an alpine oasis at the end of the Laugavegur Trail | Hike from bizarre rock formations and canyons to beautiful viewpoints found above a vibrant green wonderland | Set off on a hike across a stunning steaming valley leading to a gradual climb through the Hengill geothermal area. » ION Adventure Hotel - Casual Plus Ice-walk amid a glacial landscape. Hike to the top of a volcanic mountain. Trek on lava beds to the Forest of Thor. In the ancient realm of the Vikings, geologic treasures await. The Awe-Inspiring Land of Fire & Ice ICELAND’S GLACIERS & COAST g

ICELAND

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK

VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK

Hengill

Hofn

SKAFTAFELL

Nesjavellir

Reykjavik

Thorsmork

Hnappavellir

Hella

Katla Volcano Reynisfjara Beach

Heimaey

Atlantic Ocean

LONDON

6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 2–4 • Walk/Hike • Ice Walk • Zodiac ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels $6,799 to $7,499 per person double occ. + $400 internal air CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Teens & Kids • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search ICSM on backroads.com

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