Iceland
8 days, 6 races, countless adventures
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Welcome to Iceland!
This all-inclusive running adventure will show you vast beauty of the Land of Fire and Ice!
Every day we will take you on a trail run through volcanic fields and hot springs and along sea cliffs. These races are designed to challenge you, with the reward of stunning views along the way (Don't worry, we often slow down to take it all in). At the end, you'll earn a medal to celebrate!
The runs are topped off with daily lunches and afternoon activities to explore the best of this complex island.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
Golden Circle tour
What's included
*We plan for 1-2 afternoons/evenings when you'll be able to explore town and get food on your own. Ask our team for recommendations!
Also, SWAG!
Vacation Races always treats you right, but Global Adventures takes it up a notch.
Apart from the awesome medal you'll get at the end of the week, you'll also get some great high quality gear and souvenirs that you'll cherish for years to come.
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A COVID-19 vaccination is required and we recommend having travel insurance.
$4,200/per guest
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Iceland Itinerary
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Adventure Overview
Day 1: Welcome to Reykjavik
You’ll arrive in Reykjavik by Saturday afternoon and either take a taxi or airport shuttle to the hotel in Reykjavik for the first night.
We’ll check you in that evening and get everyone oriented for what to expect throughout the week. This is also your first chance to meet your fellow adventurers! Dinner and drinks are included the first night as we kick off a grand week.
Arrival Details
Hotel Check-in: starts mid-afternoon
Airport: Reykjavik International
** For smooth planning, please check the Nitty-Gritty section below for arrival and departure travel details **
Day 2: Burfell Volcano
We’ll wake up, enjoy breakfast and then head straight to our first run of the week, which will give you a taste of what Iceland offers. Our run today takes you through a massive lava flow from the Burfell Volcano, culminating with a run around the rim of this (now dormant!) volcano.
After our run and lunch, you’ll have the afternoon to explore the city of Reykjavik. Go visit the Hallgrimskirkja cathedral, take a stroll through the shops along Laugavegur, and enjoy the friendly vibe of this European capital.
Race Details
Distance: 9K point-to-point
Elevation Gain: 255 FT
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: Golden Circle
Our second full day in the country will be exploding with excitement- literally! After breakfast, we will head to our run, which is a relatively short run up to the hot river in the Reykjadalur Valley. You’ve seen hot springs before, but have you ever soaked in an entire hot river? After our soak, we’ll head back to the bus to continue our tour of the Golden Circle. The three main sights in the golden circle are Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir (the original geyser), and Þingvellir National Park, where you walk down the canyon where the North American and Eurasian continents meet!
Race Details
Distance: 7.4K point-to-point
Elevation Gain: 700 FT
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 4: Þórsmörk Volcano Huts
Today we'll head out to see what may be the most spectacular views of the week! This is a longer hike, but we don’t expect anyone to go fast - just take your time and enjoy the views of the mountains, glaciers, and braided rivers all around!
After our hike, we’ll spend the afternoon enjoying the lodge to ourselves- relaxing in the sauna, playing Icelandic lawn games, or even sneaking a nap.
Race Details
Distance: 11.5K point-to-point
Elevation Gain: 617 FT
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 5: Skogafoss & Reynisfjara Beach
After a breakfast in the lodge, we’ll do one last run in Þórsmörk where you will be able to see more views of this incredible valley. We’ll then board the 4x4 buses and head back through the rivers, across the dirt roads, and take you back to the south coast, where we’ll continue on to the beautiful little costal town of Vik. On our way into town we’ll stop and visit the thundering Skogafoss Waterfall, where you can get as close and as wet as you like!
We will then take you to see one of the most unique beaches you have ever seen- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Here the sand is made up of ground up lava and the cliffs are perfect octagonal columns of basalt. There are black sea stacks out in ocean and a perfect cave where you can look out at the ocean/
Race Details
Distance: 3.8K loop
Elevation Gain: 104 FT
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 6: Vik Sea Cliff
We’re getting closer to the end of the week and we’ve saved the best sea views for last. Today we’ll run from the town of Vik, up along the towering sea cliffs above the ocean, where were will finish our run and spend some time enjoying the views. You may want to spend all day there, but eventually we’ll need to get back down because we have more adventuring to do!
After lunch we’ll take you the Sólheimajökull Glacier, where we have guides ready to strap on some crampons, give you an ice axe, and take you hiking on this amazing glacier. Our guides are super knowledgeable and safety conscious- teaching all about glaciers as you explore.
Race Details
Distance: 9.6K out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 884 FT
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 7: Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
Our last day and final run of the trip! After leaving Vik in the morning, we’ll drive up to Keflavik for lunch, followed by afternoon spent at the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa. But before you go into the healing blue waters of the spa, we get to run around the lagoon. Our course takes you across chunky lava fields, through bright blue ponds, and of course, through more 100 year old Icelandic moss than you’ve ever seen (but don’t touch it!).
After finishing our last run, we’ll take you into the spa, where you’ll have a few hours to just relax and enjoy the Blue Lagoon in all its glory. Give yourself a complimentary silica facial. Drink a few drinks at the swim-up bar. Whatever you do, just soak in this last incredible experience at the end of your week in Iceland. After the Blue Lagoon, we’ll finish off our week with dinner and closing ceremonies.
Race Details
Distance: 9K loop
Elevation Gain: 69 FT
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 8: Departure from Iceland
All good things must come to an end. You’re free to move on to your next adventure anytime on Saturday, whether that’s a flight back home or carrying on into Europe for more travel. We'll help coordinate shuttles back to the airport.
Scenes from the Adventure
Get a sneak peak at some of the scenic views and runner smiles from our recent trips!
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The Nitty-gritty
Now that you're as excited as we are, let's get down to the gritty details of your adventure.
Pricing
Trip Pricing:
$4,200 (double occupancy room)
$5,000 (single occupancy room)
Deposit:
$500 (refundable until 26 weeks before your trip)
Trips are refundable minus a fee until less than 12 weeks before the event. Please read the Registration Policy for more info.
Travel
Trip Arrival: Arrive at in Reykjavik by Saturday afternoon. From the airport you can either take the airport shuttle or a taxi to Hotel Raykjavik Natura for the first night.
Trip Departure: On the last day, we will already be back in Reykjavik. You can fly out that day or continue the adventure in Iceland on your own.
Packing & Prep
Coverage: Every country may have different requirements for entry that are subject to change. Stay up to date to make sure you have everything you need to travel. You may also consider travel insurance.
And remember - for group safety, all adventurers must have their COVID-19 vaccination. This will be required for check-in.
Packing List: These are fast-paced adventures. We'll send you a packing list before the trip to help you feel ready to tackle...well, just about anything!
Training: If you want to train, we recommend working up to back-to-back trail runs with varied elevation gain. Our races are 7-12KM (~4-8 Miles) in length and we accommodate a 20min per mile trail pace (that's about a 16min mile on road).