KEFLAVIK, ICELAND iceland - Moondance Adventuresadventure to get a good taste. This trip to Iceland...
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icelandKEFLAVIK, ICELAND
63.9998° N, 22.5583° W
SUMMER 2020
KEFLAVIK, ICELAND
JUNE 9 – JUNE 22, 2020
JUNE 25 – JULY 8, 2020
JULY 11 – JULY 24, 2020 KEF
The island nation of Iceland is one of the most unique
geothermal landmasses on the planet. Braided waterfalls, lush
green tundra, Icelandic ponies, hot springs; these are just a
few of the images conjured up when thinking about the land of
fire and ice. There are so many natural wonders in this wild
and remote place, it takes a full immersion In this Nordic
adventure to get a good taste. This trip to Iceland takes you
deep into a wilderness of dramatic landscape, dotted with
volcanoes, geysers, glaciers and black sand beaches. You’ll
trek through incredible backcountry, search for hidden hot
springs, and paddle the deep fjords. This trip is for those
looking to deepen their wilderness skills and appreciation
for the natural world in one of the most unique places on the
globe. Get on the Nordic dial and be awestruck by Iceland.
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“I had an amazing time on this trip. I loved seeing Iceland
and I made so many friends. I was never bored. It wasn’t
easy, but it wasn’t impossible. I challenged myself and learned a lot about who I am. This trip definitely taught me to live in
the moment.”
Mary Goggin, 14, Athens, GA
• Take a sea kayaking expedition to the remote islands on Iceland’s West Coast
• Polish your paddling skills on one of Iceland’s many glacier-fed whitewater rivers
• Spend six days backpacking in the stunning Icelandic Highlands
• Soak in remote natural hot springs throughout the country
DOLOMITESSUMMER 2018
highlights
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Meet up with your group
in New York, and fly
together to Keflavik,
Iceland.
Upon arriving in Iceland, you’ll travel up the
coast to the capital, Reykjavik. Immediately
you’ll be surrounded by incredible landscape
including lava fields covered in bright green
moss, cliffside coastal views, and colorful
geothermal valleys. En route to Reykjavic, make
your arrival official with a rejuvinating dip in
the Blue Lagoon Hot Springs. Upon arriving in
the quaint and quiet Reykjavik, orient yourself
to Icelandic life and get to know your group,
You’ll spend your first night together in the
capital city of Iceland.
Travel to your trailhead at the famed
Icelandic highlands. Taking the Strutur trail
system, you’ll be backpacking one of the
most scenic and beautiful walkways on the
planet. Spend the next six days trekking,
immersing yourself in dramatic wilderness.
Learn to live comfortably in the wild, carrying
everything you need on your back, camping
in tents along the way, and walking through
countless breathtaking views. This hike will
take you through a vast array of Iceland’s
natural wonders and will be a true wilderness
immersion
*Itineraries and activities are subject to variation
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Travel to the northern highlands of
Iceland, Kerlingafjoll! Here you will
brave the turquoise waters of the
glacier-fed rivers as you whitewater
raft through this unqiue landscape.
Continue to explore this hidden
gem of one of Iceland’s most
dramatic mountain ranges by foot.
Heading out from your base camp in
Kerlingafjoll, you will get to traverse
ridges and valleys on several day
hikes. Along the way, you will be
able to explore some of the most
spectacular geothermal hot springs
and geysers that Iceland has to
offer.
Today, travel to the rugged fjords of
Iceland’s wild coast, and prepare for
an overnight sea kayaking adventure. A
fjord is a large inlet of sea surrounded
by cliffs, and in Iceland’s case, they are
glacier carved valleys that have been
submerged. This makes for a unique
landmass featuring steep emerald cliffs
rising from deep blue waters, braided
waterfalls, and glaciers falling right into
the ocean. From the belly of your sea
kayak you’ll have access to incredible
landscape views only accessible by boat.
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Today, you’ll begin travelling back towards the
civilized side of Iceland. Hit Reykjavik for a f inal
banquet, recounting all you’ve accomplished in
the land of f ire and ice. On the last morning,
you will travel to Keflavik, where you and your
team will fly back to the United States. Catch
a final glimpse of the stunning coastlines of
Iceland as you depart.
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• Two dynamic trip leaders
• Professionally outfitted activities
• Trekking
• Rafting
• Sea Kayaking
• Lodging
• Mountain huts
• Tents
• Hostels
• Transportation
• Private ground transportation
• All Meals
• Photos taken during your trip
• Airfare to and from gateway city
• Baggage fees
• Unaccompanied minor fees
• Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing +
equipment list provided upon acceptance)
1) Hiking boots or trail shoes
2) Fleece or insulating jacket
3) Rain jacket with hood
4) Passport
• Personal spending money (we recommend
$150)
• Trip insurance (highly recommended)
COST
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BEGINS/ENDSGroup Flight Meets In New York (JFK)
GROUP SIZE
AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST
$5595
14 Days
8th-9th
Challenging
Keflavik, Iceland (KEF)
12-13 Students
$900
6 5 ˚4 5 ˚
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