SNOW ADVENTURE
MULTI-ADVENTURE
ION Adventure Hotel
DAY 1 Travel from Reykjavík to take your first winter walk in Thingvellir National Park, a World Heritage site • Explore a stunning valley in the Hengill geothermal hiking area, taking in views of frozen Lake Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland • Hike among steam vents and boreholes in Nesjavellir Valley, witnessing the power of renewable geothermal energy. » ION Adventure Hotel - Deluxe shown above DAYS 2–3 Explore Flúir, renowned for its hot springs and greenhouses, both heated with geothermal water • Hop in the saddle for some riding on traditional Icelandic horses • Board a private Super Jeep to explore a remote and rocky road past frozen waterfalls and snowy canyons near the active Eyjafjallajökull Volcano • Discover hidden valleys and beaches on foot • Wander the beautiful wilds of Thórsmörk, the “forest of Thor,” and the Stakkholtsgjá Canyon • After a day in this wintry wonderland, warm up with a relaxing soak in an outdoor geothermal hot tub. » Hotel Rangá - Premiere DAYS 4–6 With ice axe in hand, don crampons for an unforgettable glacier ice walk with our local mountain guides at Sólheimajökull Glacier • Get close to the lovely Brúarfoss waterfall and admire the sky- blue waters fed by the Brúará River • Hike through Haukadalsskógur forest, a national treasure • In the Hiedmork Nature Reserve, walk through pseudo-craters, wondrous landforms resembling volcanic craters, and ramble through a vibrant spruce forest. » Torfhús Retreat - Premiere Snowy trails, ice caves and geothermal pools. Nature’s drama on full display. On a clear night, the aurora borealis dances above a raw and wild landscape in an arctic sky. Winter Wonder in the Land of Glaciers & Volcanoes ICELAND’S NORTHERN LIGHTS
ICELAND
Haukadalsskógur
THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Brúarfoss
LONDON
Thingvallavatn
Reykjavik
Ion
Fludir
Nesjavellir
Katla
Selfoss
Hekla
Hella
Atlantic Ocean
Solheimajokull
6 Days Activity Levels 1-2 • Walk/Hike • Horseback • Ice Walk Premiere Hotels $7,299 to $8,199 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search ICLM on backroads.com “ I am blown away by the fact that on Backroads trips you can do what you want, choose your level of difficulty, and yet remain integrated with the group.” NANCY STEINER • BEDFORD, NY
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