The Great Iceland Trek for Pendleside Hospice

Itinerary

Day 1 (Thursday 16 October 2025):

UK – Reykjavik
Depart for Reykjavik and transfer to a hotel on the southern coast of Iceland.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 (Friday 17 October 2025):

Gelgingaldir – Fagradaslsfjall – Seltun
Today we will drive for an hour along the South Shore Road on the Reykjanes peninsula.
We will be taking a hike up to Iceland’s youngest volcano, Geldingadalir, before walking to neighbouring Fagradalsfjall Volcano and the surrounding lava fields. We spend the day hiking in this area and you will be able to explore the devastating yet beautiful aftermath of recent volcanic eruptions. On the way back to our hotel we will stop at Seltún Geothermal Area and visit the bubbling pools of mud, fumaroles, and hot springs.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Trek: approx.14km/6 hours

Day 3 (Saturday 18 October 2025):

Hengill – Mt Vörðuskeggi
After a hearty breakfast we will drive up to the Mt Hengill area before our hike up to
Vörðuskeggi Peak (805m). From the top we can enjoy stunning views of Lake Þingvellir and Langjökull to the north, and Eyjafjallajökull and the distant Westman Islands to the West. We will then trek up to Mt Skeggi the highest peak in the Hengill heritage site.
We will return to our hotel tonight for dinner and a well-earned jacuzzi.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Trek: approx. 13-14km / 8 hours

Day 4 (Sunday 19 October 2025):

Þingellir National Park – Reykjavik
A short drive brings us to the National Park of Thingvellir where we will hike along the fault lines that divides America and Europe. After the hike we drive to Reykjavik for your celebration dinner in town.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Trek: approx. 10km/ 4 hours

Day 5 (Monday 20 October 2025):

Reykjavik
Today is a free day to explore Reykjavik at your leisure. There is an optional trip to the famous Blue Lagoon for an addition cost if you wish.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 6 (Tuesday 21 October 2025):

Reykjavik
After breakfast we will transfer to the airport for our flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

N.B. This itinerary may change due to weather, the ability of the group and so on. We will do our best to keep to the itinerary but we cannot be held responsible for changes outside of our control. In all circumstances your guide and tour leader will have the final say in the interest health and safety.

Costs & How to pay

Registration fee: £495

and then either…

Sponsorship: £3,500

or

Flexi: £2,000* trip costs plus £1,500 fundraising for Pendleside Hospice

NB. Bookings on this trip are now subject to availability and may be subject to flight surcharges.

SPONSORSHIP

This option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) and a donation to the charity. There is a minimum sponsorship amount for each trip that you are required to raise in order to participate.

• A registration fee is payable at the time of booking.
• A minimum of £2,800 must be paid to the charity by 24 July 2025.
• The remaining £700 must be fundraised by 28 October 2025.

FLEXI

This option is for those who choose to pay the trip costs (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) themselves while still raising some funds for the charity.

• A registration fee is payable at the time of booking.
• Trip cost balance of £2,000* is payable to Different Travel no later than 7 August 2025.
• You must also fundraise a minimum of £1,500 for Pendleside Hospice. A minimum of £1,200 is due by 24 July 2025. The remaining £300 is due by 28 October 2025.
• Any fundraising undertaken cannot be used for your trip costs.

*NB Trip costs are based on the overall group size and are subject to change. This is the most you will be required to pay for this trek.