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EUROPE›› ICELAND, NORWAY NEW TRIP NEW TRIP 61 TREKKING IN ICELAND › Exploring the ever-changing geographical wonderland of Iceland HIGHLIGHTS › NORWEGIAN FJORD HIKING › Stunning views across the Hardangerfjord HIGHLIGHTS › › Walking on the blue ice of the Foglefonna Glacier › › Hiking to the summit of Melderskin in the Rosendal Alps › › Admiring the sheer size of Langfoss Waterfall › WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Hostel (1 nt), cabins (6 nts) TRANSPORT Local bus, ferry, walking GROUP SIZE Max 15, avg 12 GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local guide for glacier hike MEALS INCLUDED 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners. Allow EUR50-100 for meals not included. ITINERARY The Vikings were some of the toughest people to ever walk this earth, and looking at the land that spawned them, it's not hard to see why. Carved by the relentless North Atlantic for eons, the Norwegian fjordlands are a challenge that ACTIVE See back foldout. 8 DAYS—BERGEN TO BERGEN FROM $1699 TRIP CODE: ENFH IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: BASIC PHYSICAL DEMAND: $ Bergen Rosendal ( NO RW AY NO RW AY beckons hikers and mountaineers of all ages and abilities. This trip will put you on intimate terms with the great green hills, monstrous peaks, enormous glaciers and flat-out gorgeous scenery of this isolated chunk of Scandinavia. Lace up your hiking boots and set forth in search of your own personal Valhalla. DAY 1 BERGEN Arrive at any time. DAY 2 ROSENDAL Transfer to Rosendal, trek around the huge Hardangerfjord. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 3 ROSENDAL Trek in Folgefonna National Park to the 600m high Langfoss Waterfall. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 4 ROSENDAL Follow the old post road along the river in Rullestadjuvet Gorge. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 5 ROSENDAL Hike on the frozen blue ice of Folgefonna Glacier, using ice axes and crampons. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 6 ROSENDAL Summit the Melderskin today with a challenging ridge walk following the trail to the top of for views across the fjords. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 7 ROSENDAL Free day to relax or enjoy the best of Rosendal. (1B) DAY 8 BERGEN Transfer to Bergen this morning. Depart at any time. (1B) TRIP DATES ( START – FINISH ) May 17 – May 22 Jun 21 – Jun 26 Jul 19 – Jul 24 Aug 16 – Aug 21 Sep 20 – Sep 25 › Trekking along the sides of volcanoes and across a frozen glacier › › Camping behind the mountains in a secluded campsite along the Laugavagur Trail › › Searching for thermal springs in Iceland's fertile landscapes › WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Hostels (3 nts), camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Local bus, private minivan, walking GROUP SIZE Max 16, avg 10 GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS INCLUDED 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners. Allow EUR100-150 for meals not included. ITINERARY ACTIVE See back foldout. 10 DAYS—REYKJAVIK TO REYKJAVIK FROM $2599 TRIP CODE: ELST IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: CAMPING PHYSICAL DEMAND: $ Reykjavik Hverageroi ICELAN D Alftavatn Emstrur Iceland is one of those rare places on Earth that feels more science-fiction than fact, even when you're actually there. Gushing geysers, bubbling hot springs, mammoth volcanoes and acres of polar ice lend this laidback island nation a palpably otherworldly allure. Your adventures here will bring you into close contact with all of it- hiking glaciers, scaling volcanic craters and learning the colourful lore from your expert guides. There's no spacesuit required for this out-of-this-world experience; just healthy legs and a wide-open heart. Thorsmork Skogar DAY 1 REYKJAVIK Arrive at any time. DAY 2 GOLDEN CIRCLE Visit Thingvellir National Park and Gulfoss Waterfall. (1B,1D) DAY 3 LANDMANNALAUGAR Hike around Landmannalaugar behind the mountains. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 4 ALFTAVATN Pass rivers and streams hiking from Landmannalaugar through the mountains to Lake Alftavatn following the Laugavegur Trail, one of Iceland's most famous hiking routes. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 5 EMSTRUR Hike from Alftavatn to Emstrur, following the route of the Laugavagur Trail, one of Iceland's most iconic trails. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 6 THORSMORK Trek from Emstrur to Thorsmork, crossing rivers and fields of flowers. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 7 VOLCANO ALLEY/SKOGAR Hike between two of Iceland's most impressive sites, Thorsmork and Skogar. (1B,1L,1D) DAY 8 SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL GLACIER/SKOGAR Ice hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier. (1B,1L) DAY 9 REYKJAVIK Return to Reykjavik and search for hot springs hiking in the Hellisheiði mountain range. (1B,1L) DAY 10 REYKJAVIK Depart at anytime. (1B) TRIP DATES ( START – FINISH ) May 17 – May 26 Jun 21 – Jun 30 Jul 19 – Jul 28 Aug 16 – Aug 25 ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE ICELAND LOCAL LIVING: Want to experience more of Iceland? Why not add our 'Iceland Local Living' trip? See trip ELIL on page 43. Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Sep 20 – Sep 29 Golden Circle Landmannalaugar (