Force of Nature Trekking
July 9 – 16, 2026
July 23 – 30, 2026
Dettifoss, North Iceland
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Small group
max 9 participants
Number of participants
RED LABEL
‘Expedition Challenge’
Pittige, uitdagende tocht
FORCE OF NATURE LIKE YOU ONLY SEE IN ICELAND
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Ingredients:
Volcanoes, Whales, Waterfalls, Hot Springs & Camping
Nature is the driving force behind everything.
And where better to experience this than in Iceland?
For a week, we’ll imagine ourselves in a mysterious world.
The world of lava, hot springs, fault lines, and volcanoes.
But also the world of whales, birds, and waterfalls.
This is Iceland at its best.
It starts off well on the first day.
We’re going whale watching.
With a small group under the guidance of the skipper.
We’ll be on the lookout for the humpback or sperm whale.
These kings of the sea are not to be missed.
We spend the night in Asbyrgi. The “Fortress of the Gods”
A beautiful valley in the shape of a horseshoe.
According to legend, an imprint of a hoof of Sleipnir.
The winged 8-legged stallion of Odin, the Norse supreme god.
Whether it’s true? A beautiful valley it certainly is.
Our starting point could not have been better chosen.
8 Days of Trekking in Iceland
Experience the Power of Nature
- 80 km of wilderness trekking
- Including flight to Iceland
- Camping in the wilderness
- Whale safari
- Largest waterfall in Europe
- Volcanoes & hot springs
- Visit Mývatn Nature Baths
- Ervaren Wildernis gids
- Maximum of 9 participants
GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH THESE GUIDES
The Arctic Adventure A-Team
Our guides are there to guide your tour in the best way possible. They are fully part of the group and give space. Room for own initiative, own development and own opinions.
The attended first aid & guide training provide a good basis during adventure tours.
For us, it’s:”Out of your comfort zone. Within the safety zone. ”
We walk with a backpack of about 20 kilos.
We have everything with us for the days in the wilderness.
Every day we cover at least 15 km on paths and through nature.
Sometimes we also have to carry extra weight for water.
That cannot be found everywhere along the route.
But that very thing adds to the adventure.
The route passes the Dettifoss waterfall.
The largest waterfall in Europe.
Here, the force of nature is truly visible.
We also walk over lava, over “new land”.
Our route lies exactly on the fault line.
With the highlight being the Krafla volcano.
Volcanoes, lava fields, waterfalls, and wilderness.
And even then, we haven’t had everything.
At the end of the route, the hot springs await.
Warm water baths welcome us.
Here again, the power of nature in all its grandeur.
You come home with new strengths. De ‘Force of Nature’.
Altitude profile Force of Nature Trekking in Iceland
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Program Layout Force of Nature Trekking in Iceland.
A journey of discovery through the natural forces of Iceland.
Day 1
In the morning, we’ll meet early at the airport in the Netherlands. Probably Schiphol. With a direct flight, we will go to northern Iceland. We land in the town of Akureyri.
A taxi is already waiting for us. This will take us to the capital of whale watching, Húsavík.
After a three-hour whale safari, we continue. Our final destination for today is the starting point of our trek. We sleep in the tent on the edge of the Asbyrgi Canyon in northern Iceland. The sun sets very slowly and late. Or rather… will it go under?
Day 2
Up early. That may be because of the time difference with the Netherlands. But perhaps it is due to the midnight sun that keeps the light on all night.
Today, a trip of approximately 14 kilometers is planned. Along the Jökulsá á Fjöllum River heading south. The river waters Europe’s largest waterfall. And these, and a few more, we will visit.
At the end of the day, we set up our tent in a simple camping area in the national park.
Day 3
Today will be a punishing day. We will walk 21 kilometers. Toward the Dettifoss. That is the largest waterfall in Europe. Along the way we encounter beautiful nature. Caves of lava. Deep canyons and multiple waterfalls. Just enjoy the water a little longer. Before we know it, it’s gone. Because along the way we don’t come across any places where we can tap water. So for today and tomorrow we have to carry all our water in the backpack.
Day 4 to 6
These three days we walk slowly at about 15 km per day to the south. We brave lava fields and get off the trail. We walk across the continental rift the fault line between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Here, Iceland is literally being driven apart.
The result is impressive. A force of nature on a grand scale. Lava, volcanoes and hot springs. And we are right in the middle of it.
Fantastic to realize that this is actually the beginning of a new world.
We go right through the wilderness and have to chart our own course in many places. There are no established eroded hiking trails in sight. Here we are responsible for a proper route ourselves. As it should be.
On the seventh day, we can climb the Krafla volcano. At the end of this day, we pitch our tent at the Reykjahlíð campsite.
Day 7
Today we will take a short tour of the hot springs and lava fields. This can be done together or alone. We meet by noon at the Myvatn Nature Baths. Thermal baths. A wonderful and invigorating conclusion to a powerful week.
At 16:00 the cab is ready to drive us back to Akureyri. We make a brief stop at impressive waterfalls of Goðafoss. In Aukureyri we spend the night in a downtown hotel. In the evening, we talk at length over a traditional dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Day 8
Homeward. The cab is in front of our hotel early. This one takes us to the airport in one go. From here, the direct flight departs back to the Netherlands. Fulfilled, you look back on a fantastic week. You feel more powerful than ever. You feel the ‘Force of Nature’
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Preparation
We meet once before the trip. Live or digital. We pick the date by mutual agreement. Then we get to know each other. You’ll get an explanation of the materials and we’ll consider the map.
Equipment rental?
You can specify which equipment you would like to rent from us when you register. Tent, sleeping bag, mat, hiking poles or tent.
You can pick up these materials a week before the trip. This allows you to pack your backpack well before the trip.
This package includes:
Lowe Alpine backpack
RAB sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad
Tent (2 or 1 person)
Pair of hiking poles
The cost of this complete package is only €149 for the entire trip.
During the Trip
Tours with Arctic Adventure are Expedition Experiences. You experience what an expedition could be like. Sometimes spicy, sometimes easy. But always together.
We often sleep in tents. On summer trips, you can choose to bring your own tent. On winter treks, at least two people always sleep in a tent for safety reasons. Arctic Adventure provides the winter tents.
We move, cook, and navigate together. The beauty of small groups is that there is always a real and good group feeling. Sometimes there are friendships and reunions years later.
We keep in touch with each other before (and often after) in a WhatsApp group.
Fitness
You need a good level of fitness for this hike. It’s nice if you can hike with a backpack on. Think about 20 kilometers a day with a backpack of over 20 pounds.
Sports Medical Examination
Are you over 60 and want to participate in this tour? If so, we highly recommend you get a sports medical examination. Read more about the possibilities here.
Safety
During the trip we find ourselves in uninhabited territory a lot. In case of emergency, our position can always (though sometimes with difficulty) be reached by the rescue services.
The guide has satellite communication equipment and both digital (GPS) and analog (Compass) navigation.
The guide is trained in Wilderness Advanced First Aid and has a guide training from the WGA (Wilderness Guide Association).
There is a Basecamp in the Netherlands for those who stay behind, where contact can be made.
Packing List
After your registration (or upon request) you’ll receive a detailed packing list.
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Participants in this Trip (July 9 – 16, 2026)
Guide: Karin Sloove
Participant 1: Female, 54
Participant 2: Available
Participant 3: Available
Participant 4: Available
Participant 5: Available
Participant 6: Available
Participant 7: Available
Participant 8: Available
Participant 9: Available
The trip will go ahead with 5 participants and is full at 9 participants.
There are currently 8 spots left for this trip.
Participants in this Trip (July 23 – 30, 2026)
Guide: Karin Sloove
Participant 1: Female, 54
Participant 2: Male, 50
Participant 3: Female, 58
Participant 4: Male, 47
Participant 5: Available
Participant 6: Available
Participant 7: Available
Participant 8: Available
Participant 9: Available
The trip will go ahead with 5 participants and is full at 7.
There are currently 5 spots left for this trip.
Who Joins our Adventures?
Participants in our trips often sign up alone.
It happens that couples sign up.
The age of most participants is between 30 and 50 years.
There are certainly exceptions. The youngest participant was 23 and the oldest 66.
The male-female ratio is 50/50. The more challenging treks attract slightly more men. 60/40. But often the distribution is nicely balanced.
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Travel dates
July 9 – 16, 2026
or
July 23 – 30, 2026
Departure
July 9 or 23, departure in the early morning from Schiphol.
Return
July 9 or 30, you will land back at Schiphol in the afternoon.
Trip is expandable by arrangement for your own follow-up.
Airfare conditions:
The flights are carried out in cooperation with Voigt Travel.
– The booking made must be finalized within 48 hours. Payment within 7 days of receipt of invoice.
– Changing name and/or birth date is possible up to 7 days before departure at € 50 per booking. New flight vouchers will be sent.
– Cancellation fee: 100% after confirmation of booking. This applies to the cost of the airline ticket € 600,-
• It is possible to check in online and book extra services such as special seats and luggage via www.transavia.com. Travelers can log in via “Manage your booking” – “View your booking. To log in, use the reservation number listed on the flight voucher, last name and flight details.
Total Trip Cost
€1,989 incl. flight
This Includes:
- Return flight from the Netherlands to Akureyri in Iceland
- All airport, fuel surcharges and taxes
- 10 kg hand luggage – 20 kg check-in luggage
- Professional guide throughout the tour
- All dinners from evening of arrival to breakfast on day of departure
- Whale safari
- Visit to the Myvatn Nature Spa
- 6 nights in nature in tent
- 1 hotel night in Akureyri
But also including
- Group Material
- Stoves and pans
- Maps, compass and GPS
- (Satellite) Communication devices
- Tracking for the homebound
- Online photo share after the trip
- Contribution to the VZR guarantee fund
- Booking fees
Participants
Maximum 9
This Excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Drinks personal expenses
- Personal equipment (see packing list tab)
Rent an equipment package
This package includes:
Lowe Alpine backpack
RAB sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad
Tent (2 or 1 person)
Pair of hiking poles
The cost of this complete package is only €149 for the entire trip.
Note
If during the trip it is collectively decided to undertake extras (Excursions, overnight stays, meals), these costs will be divided among the participants.
We Provide
- Food for the entire trip
- Stove
- Pots and pans
- Group first aid kit
- Repair Equipment
- Water purifiers
- Communication devices
- GPS, Map Compass
You Provide
- Personal hiking clothing
- Run-in walking shoes C category
- Personal medication
Rent an equipment package
This package includes:
✔ Backpack from Lowe Alpine
✔ Sleeping bag from RAB
✔ Sleeping mat from Therm-a-Rest
✔ Tent (2 or 1-person)
✔ Pair of hiking poles
The cost of this complete package is only €149. for the entire trip.
You will receive a detailed packing list after your registration, or upon request.
Buying stuff
As a participant in our trips, you get a 10% discount in Beaver stores. So take advantage of that if you still need to buy stuff.
Check Marktplaats.nl for good used equipment.
Contact us if you have questions about the material.
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