Fire & Ice: Iceland's All-Inclusive Hiking Adventure

Fire & Ice is a six-day all-inclusive small-group journey combining a Norse-led glacier hike, three substantial Highland hiking days, South Coast landscapes, geothermal experiences, five comfortable hotel nights, all meals, and dedicated group transport.

Fire & Ice combines active hotel-based day hikes with a glacier experience, returning to hotels each evening. Ancient Trails is a hut-to-hut trek through the central Highlands, with shared mountain-hut accommodation and a more remote, continuous journey.

Both are guided, supported trips with meals and logistics handled by Norse, and you carry a daypack while hiking. On Ancient Trails, main luggage travels separately between huts. Choose based on the style of journey and accommodation; hotel-based hiking still requires a good level of fitness.

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Departures run on July 17–22, August 10–15 and September 3–8, 2027. The price is USD $7,990 per person sharing. Single occupancy adds USD $2,190, for a total of USD $10,180 per person covering sole room use for all five hotel nights, subject to availability.

A minimum of six paying guests is needed to operate. We will confirm departure and room arrangements before you make non-refundable onward travel plans.

The group is limited to ten guests, with a minimum of six paying guests for a scheduled departure to operate. You can book individually or for a smaller party; you do not need to book six places. The booking age is 16 years and older.

Guests should also meet the hiking requirements; age alone does not determine whether the trip is a good fit.

This is an active hiking journey rather than a sightseeing tour with short walks. In the current plan, the three principal hiking days cover 10–12 km, gain about 600 metres, and take around six hours each.

Day 4 also includes a guided hike to the nearby natural geothermal pool: 1.5 km each way, 3 km total, with no ascent and a two-hour allocation. This is separate from the Highland Baths at the hotel.

You hike with a daypack and return to a hotel, but the walking is still substantial. You should be comfortable hiking on back-to-back days over uneven volcanic and Highland terrain in changing weather. The itinerary also includes a guided glacier experience.

Yes. The guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike and all required equipment are included: helmet, crampons, safety harness and ice axe.

Glacier conditions are assessed continuously. The guide may change the exact route, time on the ice, or activity plan when safety or weather requires it.

The itinerary includes five hotel nights: three nights at Hotel Rangá in Standard Rooms with outdoor hot tubs, and two nights at Highland Base in Deluxe Rooms with Highland Baths included.

Rooms are planned for two guests sharing a twin room with separate beds or a double room with one shared bed. Tell us your preferred bedding and who you are sharing with when you enquire.

Travelling alone? The single-occupancy supplement is USD $2,190 per person; the total is USD $10,180, already including the supplement, for sole room use across all five hotel nights. Single occupancy is subject to availability. Written hotel reconfirmation remains pending, so we will confirm room arrangements with you.

The core tour includes five hotel breakfasts, six lunches and five three-course dinners at Rangá and Highland Base. Enjoy Icelandic lamb, Arctic char and other seasonal local delicacies. Alcoholic drinks and meals outside the core itinerary are separate.

When the departure is more than 90 days away, a 30% booking deposit can secure your place and the balance is due 90 days before departure. You may also pay in full. Bookings made within 90 days require full payment.

Bookings made at least 30 days before departure have a 48-hour full-refund grace period. After that grace period, 30% of the total trip price is non-refundable whether you paid a deposit or paid in full; any additional refund follows the Norse Adventures cancellation policy.

Bookings made less than 30 days before departure do not have a booking grace period and are non-refundable. The secure booking panel shows the payment option currently available for your selected departure.

All three departures begin with Reykjavík pickup at 09:00 (9:00 AM). We confirm your exact pickup or meeting point before departure. The tour finishes at 17:30 (5:30 PM) in Reykjavík on Day 6, with no dinner or overnight included that evening.

Road, river, weather, and group conditions can affect the exact return time, so leave room in your plans before an onward connection.

You hike with a daypack, so bring clothing and essentials for a full day in changeable weather:

• Broken-in waterproof hiking boots.
• Layered hiking clothing, warm layers, a waterproof jacket and trousers, hat, and gloves.
• A comfortable daypack, reusable water bottle, and personal medication.
• Swimwear and comfortable clothing for the hotels.

Norse supplies the specialist glacier equipment. A complete departure-specific packing list is sent before the trip.

Yes. The guide may adjust hiking routes, timing, activity order, or individual stops for weather, glacier conditions, Highland roads, river crossings, daylight, and the group's pace.

The aim is to preserve the character of Fire & Ice while making the safest and strongest decision for the conditions on the day.