Trek Iceland
About this trek
In June 2027 we are heading to Iceland! We'll be setting out on a challenging and beautiful trek through the incredible landscape of this spectacular country.
This five-day trip will see you trek across 80km of volcanic terrain, mountains, glaciers, hot springs, geysers and waterfalls. You'll be camping out in the wilderness during the challenge before celebrating on your final night in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik.
If you're keen to hear more about this epic adventure register your interest below.
Key event details
23 -27 June 2027
Iceland
£295 registration fee, £3,500 minimum fundraising
You must be over the age of 18 to take part
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact our Events Team - events@demelza.org.uk
What's included:
🤝 Fully supported five day group challenge with an Action Challenge trek leader
🛏️ All accommodation, three nights in a two man tent and one night in a three* hotel
✈️International return flight
🛻 All transfers in local vehicles
🌲National park entry fees
🩺 UK medic on the trip
🍽️ All meals with the group; breakfast, lunch and dinner
💧Treated drinking water
📱Pre-event support and Challenge App, plus the option to join the group WhatsApp Chat
💙A member of the Demelza team on the trek
💬 Fundraising advice and support
👕 Demelza merchandise
FAQs
What is the itinerary?
We take our flight to Reykjavik and depending on flights times by mid-afternoon we transfer from the airport to a drop-off point before our campsite. If time permits then the warm up trek climbs hilly ground, crosses rivers and ends on flat terrain before reaching camp. Once settled for the evening we hear more about the days ahead from our guide. It will feel strange going to bed tonight as there is almost 24 hour daylight in summer – black out eye masks are highly recommended! We stay over-night at Landmannahellir campsite.
DAY 2 ÁLFTAVATN
Our first, longest and toughest day of our trek, but for many it is likely to be the highlight due to the stunning scenery. We spend much of the day on a trek to the highest point of the route at 1046m, which is likely to be snow covered and then descending. We pass wonderful sulphur springs and streams, steaming vents and gurgling hot springs, ridges and gorges, and end with a flat grassy plain to the campsite and lake at Alfavatn. A tough challenge but an incredible one!
DAY 3 EMSTRUR
We set off over a couple of small hills, crossing two rivers along the way which will ensure that everyone is wide awake and raring to go. After
around 3km we reach a set of huts where we rest a while. From here the terrain is flat all the way to a large river where we cross the bridge
and join a rough country road for about 1km. Here we meet the largest of all the rivers we will cross. Here we have a well deserved lunch stop before continuing along the 4x4 tracks for about 3km. The
trail then leaves the road and we trek 1km to a bridge over the next river and re rejoin the road. A few kilometres further on we come to a sandy gully leading off road. We follow the gully towards the base of Mount Hattfell to a flat lava sand plain with two amazing gorges and stunning views. It s another hour along the plain in a slight downhill
direction to our campsite at Emstrur (617m).
DAY 4 THORSMÖRK - REYKJAVÍK
We set off along the Markarfljot canyon, which is well over 100m deep, heading in and out of small valleys. As we draw nearer to Thorsmörk the landscape becomes greener and more wooded. It is a stark contrast to the barren lava flows we encountered earlier in the trek. Three dramatic glaciers preside over the valley: Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindafjallajökull (jökull means glacier in Icelandic). We ford the Pronga River before descending to our overnight camp.
Late afternoon we transfer to Reykjavík/Hafnarfjördur (2½ hours) to our local hotel, where we have a final night celebration dinner.
DAY 5 LONDON
Today we return to the airport for our flight back to the UK. The end to an incredible adventure on a small volcanic island in the middle of
the Atlantic. Depending on the carrier our return flight to London is early morning or late afternoon.
How much will I need to raise?
Registration fee: £295
Minimum fundraising target: £3,500
There are mixed fundraising options available, please contact us to discuss further.
We know that fundraising can be daunting, but we are here to help! We'll break your fundraising down into milestones and we'll be with you every step of the way to help you with your fundraising plans!
What is the accomodation?
Single supplements can be arranged for the trip at an additional cost of £245.
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How it works
Register
Join us on this epic adventure and be a part of something truly special. You will be supported by the Demelza Events Team and Action Challenge with a training guide and optional team training walks.
Fundraise
We'll be here to support you every step of the way with fundraising advice, materials and support to help you plan some brilliant fundraising events.
Train and take part
We welcome participants of all experience levels, fitness, age and abilities.
This challenge is rated as tough and requires a good level of fitness to walk the route. Training is essential so you can complete the route and enjoy the experience.
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