WHOA PLUS

ICELAND

Northern Lights & Geothermal Lagoons

Join other like-bodied women as we explore the best of Iceland on a trip specially designed for all you curvy and courageous adventurers out there! By day, we’ll chase waterfalls, hike on lava fields, traverse glaciers, and recharge in geothermal pools, and in the evenings we’ll search for the elusive northern lights. This Women-Powered WHOA plus Adventure will take you off the beaten path to the most special and magical parts of the Land of Fire and Ice in the company of a supportive and fun group!


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MARCH 6 - 10, 2026

$4,600

 

  • INCLUDED:

    • Transfer to and from KEF*

    • 3 nights at Midgard Base Camp in private rooms (~3 to a room) 

    • 1 night accommodation in Reykjavik hotel (double occupancy)

    • Special WHOA Welcome and Farewell meals

    • Delicious meals as indicated in the itinerary

    • Entrance into Iceland’s world famous natural hot springs 

    • Glacier hiking gear and safety equipment 

    • All necessary park permits

    • Transport to/from all National Parks, trailheads, and activities

    • World-class, professional trained and certified local guides while hiking and ice trekking

    • Tips for your incredible guides

    • Passionate WHOA GAL (Group Adventure Leader) to make sure you feel mentally and physically prepared leading up to and during your adventure

    • The opportunity to connect and share this experience with other awesome women from around the world...plus tons of WHOA TLC!

    • 1% for the planet, as in 1% of what you pay goes towards grassroots environmental groups making a difference in their local communities.

    • Offsetting of this trip’s negative impact on the environment and carbon footprint, from the transportation to lodging to meals**

    NOT INCLUDED:

    • Flights

    • Gear not mentioned as included above

    • Travel Insurance (mandatory)

    • GAL tips (Always appreciated, but never expected)

    • Additional food/drink/tips not listed as included


    *Transfers to/from airport are included at designated times on the official adventure start/end dates. If you arrive/leave outside of these dates or times, you are responsible for arranging your own transportation. 

    **For our carbon offsetting, we do our best to crunch the numbers and accurately calculate the carbon footprint the best we can with the information that we have. It’s not a perfect system and carbon offsetting isn’t an exact science, but we believe it’s more important to take action now, in every way that we can. All our offsetting programs are certified by our partners at     Sustainable Travel International. At the moment, our traveler’s international airfare to the destination is beyond our scope, and not included. Flights are the largest carbon emitter on most of our adventures, so we encourage all our travelers to consider doing it independently through the airline or with our partners at STI.

  • Putting down a $750 deposit will reserve your spot on this WHOA Adventure! You’ll be invoiced and must pay in full at least 3 months before your adventure starts. All deposits are non-refundable. All prices are listed in USD. Discount codes are not valid for this adventure.

 


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HIGHLIGHTS

 

Hiking past waterfalls and through lava fields in the Highlands of Iceland
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Ice trekking on a glacier between two active volcanoes: Katla and Eyjafjallajökull
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Chasing the Northern Lights on the Southern Coast
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Experiencing our local guide’s favorite trails and hidden hot springs
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Relaxing and taking in other-worldly landscapes in Iceland’s famous geothermal pools and lagoons
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Sharing a once in a life-time experience in the company of other adventurous, like-bodied, WHOA plus women

 
 


WHAT TO EXPECT

Our Iceland Adventure will take you off the beaten path and far beyond the Golden Circle to show you that some of Iceland’s best kept secrets have to be reached by foot! From waterfalls, to geothermal pools, to volcanoes, to glaciers - we’ll get up close and personal with all of them! This is a great trip for anyone with a big sense of adventure who’s always up to hike for an epic view. While the days can be long, and the Icelandic weather will keep us on our toes, you’ll have several chances to relax and recharge in the rooftop hot tub at Base Camp in the evenings. Please read the itinerary for the full scoop on what to expect on this adventure.

We rated our Iceland trip a 2.5 out of 5 on the WHOA plus Adventure difficulty scale because there are a variety of adventurous day-trip activities, including hiking, and glacier trekking, and each night you will get to rest and recharge in a bed back at base camp.

THE CONDITIONS
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

If you don’t like the weather in Iceland, just wait five minutes. This is the theme of our Iceland Adventure! In fact, there’s an Icelandic saying that we live by on this adventure, “Þetta Reddast” which translates to “It will all work out okay.”

In Iceland, more than anywhere else, the weather will ultimately dictate our itinerary. It’s actually part of the true Icelandic experience, and it’s what the locals do every day! If it’s too wet or hot or cold, we might switch things up for your safety and enjoyment. No matter what, you’re going to have the time of your life. After all, unexpected detours are where the best stories are!

Be ready to embrace what Mother Nature throws our way, and put on another layer (or take one off!) and dance and sing if it gets rainy. Always remember the one thing that we can all control is our attitude!

TRAINING
PREP YOURSELF

Iceland’s landscapes are straight out of a make-believe fantasy, but don’t let that fool you! This trip is five adventure packed days and all the ups and downs that come along with it. Bottom line, the better trained you are, the more enjoyable your experience will be. Stay active and start breaking in your boots and daypack on training hikes ASAP. As with all WHOA Adventures, prep yourself as much as possible - your future self will thank you!



ITINERARY

DAY 1

MARCH 6
ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK

Our WHOA crew will greet you at Keflavík Airport (KEF) bright and early, and we'll set out on our adventure by exploring the Reykjanes peninsula (please arrive before 8AM this day). You'll immediately start to see and feel the power of the sea and lava fields that make Iceland so special. Today is all about taking it easy and getting a good intro to Iceland before our epic active week begins. As we make our way along the South Coast to Midgard Base Camp, we’ll walk the bridge between the drifting North American and European tectonic plates, and of course stop by the famous Blue Lagoon to soak in the geothermal waters of this majestic spot! By early evening we'll reach Midgard Base Camp, enjoy dinner together and get briefed on the adventure that lies ahead.

Included Meals: Welcome Dinner
Stay: Midgard Base Camp
Arrival Logistics: Arrive to Keflavík Airport (KEF) in Reykjavík by 8AM

DAY 2

MARCH 7
SOUTH COAST & NORTHERN LIGHTS

After breakfast we'll head to an outlet glacier on the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap called Sólheimaökull for a basics course on ice hiking! Once we suit up in our crampons we’ll enjoy a magical glacier trek, followed by more exploring on the beautiful south coast. In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner together and suit up to search for the Northern Lights. (Note: our guides will be monitoring when we’ll have the best conditions to see the Northern Lights during our adventure, so the exact evenings that we do it will vary and ultimately be decided by Mother Nature).

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike Time: 4+ hours
Stay: Midgard Base Camp

DAY 3

March 8
Hike Thórsmörk

We'll take the whole day to hike and explore the highlands of Iceland— Thórsmörk (aka the Valley of Thor, the God of Thunder). Thórsmörk is surrounded by glaciers on three sides and its unique beauty and formations come from eruptions that happened underneath the glaciers. Needless to say, there are endless trails and views to discover!

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike Time: 6+ hours
Stay: Midgard Base Camp

DAY 4

March 9
Þingvellir National Park & Hvammsvík baths

Today we'll say goodbye to the Southern Coast as we head to a local favorite, Þingvellir National Park, for a scenic hike. Afterwards we’ll make our way to Hvammsvík Hot Springs, home to eight natural hot springs on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Whale Fjord. After spending the day on our feet (and soaking), we will make our way to Reykjavik in time for a special WHOA Farewell Dinner!

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Hike Time: 3+ hours
Stay: Center Hotel Laugavegur or similar

DAY 5

March 10
SKY LAGOON FAREWELL

Before heading to the airport, we'll get one last soak in at one of Iceland’s most magical spots— The Sky Lagoon. After a rejuvenating swim we’ll say our goodbyes and transfer to the airport (or feel free to stay longer for more exploring)!

Included Meals: Breakfast, Icelandic Snack at the Lagoon
Departure Logistics: Book flights after 3PM this day to allow ample time for our morning lagoon experience.



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Itinerary subject to change based on availability and unforeseen conditions, but that's part of the adventure! Even when things change, trust you'll be well taken care of with WHOA quality, professionalism, and TLC!

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It’s of the utmost importance to us that any giving back we do is sustainable and fills a need that is of value to our partners. For that reason, our visits and partnerships can and do vary depending on the season, the organization's needs, and the abilities and desires of our group. Bottom line, in each case, we do our best to seek out local partners that are doing great, sustainable work, and we work closely with them to understand their needs to create an experience that will truly be of value to them and you!