North Iceland Tour: Troll Peninsula Active Adventure

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 7-day North Iceland tour
    • Accommodation for 6 nights at Sóti Lodge
    • All meals, from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 7 (6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 three-course dinners)
    • All activities as mentioned in the itinerary, including:
      • Guided nature hikes — 3 full-day hikes, one afternoon hike
      • Full day introductory riding course and guided riding tour
      • One boat tour with fishing
      • White water rafting
      • Two sessions aquatic stretching and flotation with instructor
    • Pick-ups and drop-offs as needed for hikes
    • Access to Barðslaug pool, hot tub and sauna

  Add-ons:

  • • Single occupancy room — available to add at checkout
    • Transfers to the Sóti Lodge — available to add at an additional cost, leave us a note if interested

  Not included:

  • • Transportation to Iceland & Sóti Lodge
    • Snacks and beverages
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This North Iceland tour requires a good base level of fitness, and that you’re comfortable being active several hours a day. The hiking days are full but steady, following well-chosen mountain and valley routes at a manageable pace with breaks, scenery stops, and a packed lunch. The lodge’s daily pool, sauna, and guided stretching sessions also help your body recover between outings.

  The rest of the week balances activity with comfort. Horseback riding is gentle and suitable for beginners, white-water rafting is guided and doesn’t require prior experience, and all activities are adapted to the group’s pace and abilities. If you enjoy the outdoors, stay moderately active at home, and are excited for a week of exploring Iceland’s mountains, you’ll be perfectly fit for this adventure.

  Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Iceland tours here!

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Comfortable hiking clothes 
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this North Iceland tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 12:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

  North Iceland tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the North Iceland tours on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this North Iceland tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your North Iceland tour is Sóti Lodge on Troll Peninsula, your lodging for the week. To get there, you first have to get to Reykjavik. From there, it takes about 5 hours to reach the Sóti Lodge by car. Getting to and from the Sóti Lodge is not included in the tour price, but your guides can help arrange it at an additional cost—feel free to leave us a note at checkout.

  You will meet your guide at the Sóti Lodge on Day 1 of the tour.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.