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Iceland

Hiking in South Iceland: The Drama of Nature

Program No. 10537RJ
Discover stunning natural beauty as you explore colorful volcanic landscapes, bubbling geothermal pools and sparkling waterfalls with local experts.

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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Jun 03, 2025 - Jun 11, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Jul 08, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 06, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Aug 05, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Sep 02, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Jul 14, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Aug 04, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Aug 18, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 09, 2026 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Sep 08, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026 (Hveragerdi to Reykjavik)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
8 Breakfasts
7 Lunches
6 Dinners
Total: 21 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: Reykjavik
Built in 1964 and formerly named Hotel Loftleidir, this hotel has deep roots in the capital city of Reykjavik, having provided comfortable accommodations to tourists, locals, dignitaries and famous people alike for almost five decades. The newly-named and newly-remodeled Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura carries on this tradition. Inside you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, filled with thoughtful details inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds the property itself. This is no cookie-cutter Reykjavik hotel, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura embraces its legacy - its distinctly Icelandic roots, including works from local artists, the freshest local produce, a geothermal indoor pool all the modern conveniences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: Reykjavik
Built in 1964 and formerly named Hotel Loftleidir, this hotel has deep roots in the capital city of Reykjavik, having provided comfortable accommodations to tourists, locals, dignitaries and famous people alike for almost five decades. The newly-named and newly-remodeled Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura carries on this tradition. Inside you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, filled with thoughtful details inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds the property itself. This is no cookie-cutter Reykjavik hotel, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura embraces its legacy - its distinctly Icelandic roots, including works from local artists, the freshest local produce, a geothermal indoor pool all the modern conveniences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: Reykjavik
Built in 1964 and formerly named Hotel Loftleidir, this hotel has deep roots in the capital city of Reykjavik, having provided comfortable accommodations to tourists, locals, dignitaries and famous people alike for almost five decades. The newly-named and newly-remodeled Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura carries on this tradition. Inside you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, filled with thoughtful details inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds the property itself. This is no cookie-cutter Reykjavik hotel, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura embraces its legacy - its distinctly Icelandic roots, including works from local artists, the freshest local produce, a geothermal indoor pool all the modern conveniences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: Reykjavik
Built in 1964 and formerly named Hotel Loftleidir, this hotel has deep roots in the capital city of Reykjavik, having provided comfortable accommodations to tourists, locals, dignitaries and famous people alike for almost five decades. The newly-named and newly-remodeled Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura carries on this tradition. Inside you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, filled with thoughtful details inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds the property itself. This is no cookie-cutter Reykjavik hotel, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura embraces its legacy - its distinctly Icelandic roots, including works from local artists, the freshest local produce, a geothermal indoor pool all the modern conveniences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: Reykjavik
Built in 1964 and formerly named Hotel Loftleidir, this hotel has deep roots in the capital city of Reykjavik, having provided comfortable accommodations to tourists, locals, dignitaries and famous people alike for almost five decades. The newly-named and newly-remodeled Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura carries on this tradition. Inside you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, filled with thoughtful details inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds the property itself. This is no cookie-cutter Reykjavik hotel, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura embraces its legacy - its distinctly Icelandic roots, including works from local artists, the freshest local produce, a geothermal indoor pool all the modern conveniences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: Reykjavik
Built in 1964 and formerly named Hotel Loftleidir, this hotel has deep roots in the capital city of Reykjavik, having provided comfortable accommodations to tourists, locals, dignitaries and famous people alike for almost five decades. The newly-named and newly-remodeled Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura carries on this tradition. Inside you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, filled with thoughtful details inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds the property itself. This is no cookie-cutter Reykjavik hotel, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura embraces its legacy - its distinctly Icelandic roots, including works from local artists, the freshest local produce, a geothermal indoor pool all the modern conveniences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: Reykjavik
Built in 1964 and formerly named Hotel Loftleidir, this hotel has deep roots in the capital city of Reykjavik, having provided comfortable accommodations to tourists, locals, dignitaries and famous people alike for almost five decades. The newly-named and newly-remodeled Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura carries on this tradition. Inside you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, filled with thoughtful details inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds the property itself. This is no cookie-cutter Reykjavik hotel, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura embraces its legacy - its distinctly Icelandic roots, including works from local artists, the freshest local produce, a geothermal indoor pool all the modern conveniences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: 101 Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza is a well-regarded hotel located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital city. Situated close to the city's main attractions like the historic Old Harbour and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the hotel offers convenient access to dining and cultural experiences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: 101 Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza is a well-regarded hotel located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital city. Situated close to the city's main attractions like the historic Old Harbour and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the hotel offers convenient access to dining and cultural experiences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: 101 Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza is a well-regarded hotel located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital city. Situated close to the city's main attractions like the historic Old Harbour and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the hotel offers convenient access to dining and cultural experiences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: 101 Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza is a well-regarded hotel located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital city. Situated close to the city's main attractions like the historic Old Harbour and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the hotel offers convenient access to dining and cultural experiences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: 101 Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza is a well-regarded hotel located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital city. Situated close to the city's main attractions like the historic Old Harbour and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the hotel offers convenient access to dining and cultural experiences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: 101 Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza is a well-regarded hotel located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital city. Situated close to the city's main attractions like the historic Old Harbour and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the hotel offers convenient access to dining and cultural experiences.
Hotel Ork
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hveragerdi,
Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, the hot spring capital of Iceland!
1 NIGHT
Location: Hella
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated in the southern part of Iceland’s uninhabited interior region, with spectacular views of Mt. Hekla. The hotel offers many marked hiking trails in the surrounding area.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Oraefi
Hotel Skaftafell is a splendid resort located near Skaftafell National Park. The hotel is sheltered by vegetated glacial moraines in front of one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers, the Svínafellsjökull glacier. It truncates from the biggest volcano and highest mountain in Iceland, Öræfajökull (2119 m). Behind the hotel, there are many of the highest and most impressive glacier peaks in the country. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea, some 20 km away.
1 NIGHT
Location: 101 Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza is a well-regarded hotel located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital city. Situated close to the city's main attractions like the historic Old Harbour and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the hotel offers convenient access to dining and cultural experiences.





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