Scout Trips to Iceland
Where adventure is always calling
From £810pp
Gear up for an adventure that’ll take you off the beaten track and into the untouched wilderness of Iceland. Explore some of the world’s most unique geographical treasures as you hike across glaciers, venture beneath caves and snorkel between continents, before ticking off the city sights of Reykjavik. Home to more natural wonders than you can count, a Scout trip to Iceland is the best way to get your fix of adventure!
With the news that Iceland is on the travel ‘green list’, leaders are getting in touch ready to give their Scouts those all-important opportunities they’ve missed. So, if you’re ready for an Iceland adventure in 2022 and beyond, it’s time to get in touch.
Unique activities & geographical wonders
Visits to Reykjavik
Full board indoor & outdoor accommodation
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- Activities
Fill your itinerary to the brim with adventurous activities and unforgettable excursions, including visits to the Golden Circle and Reykjavik.
- Glacier hiking
- Glacier cave tour
- Lava tubing
- White water rafting
- Canoeing
- Horse riding
- Snorkelling
- Gullfoss Waterfall & Great Geyser
- Obstacle course (on-site)
- Climbing wall (on-site)
- Whale watching
- Visit to Reykjavik
- What’s Included
6 days, 5 nights including:
- Return flights from London
- Return airport transfers
- Full board accommodation in tents
- Full tour and itinerary planning
- 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
- Luggage labels for the group
Price is based on a full board basis in tent accommodation. A self-catering option is available.
Example prices based on a minimum of 40 passengers travelling in August 2022. Contact us for a bespoke quote for alternative group sizes and dates.
- Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning:
Depart the UK by flight and arrive in Iceland
Afternoon:
Transfer by coach to Úlfljótsvatn Scout Centre where you can check out the on-site activities and settle in
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 2
Morning:
Depart by coach for the famous Golden Circle Tour, where you’ll visit three of Iceland’s most iconic sights: Thingvellir Park, Geysir and Gullfoss
Afternoon:
Watch Strokkur Geyser erupt, see the plummeting waters of Gullfoss and discover the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, before stopping off at the Secret Lagoon
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 3
Morning:
Spend the day exploring the sights of Reykjavik, including its museums and art galleries, before a whale watching boat trip
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 4
Morning:
Spend the day hiking across a glacier! An expert guide will take you up close to the white and blue iced rivers, point out the fascinating ice features and let you drink glacial water
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 5
Morning:
Enjoy a day of on-site activities and volunteering, where you’ll receive your very own badge
Evening:
On your final evening enjoy a traditional campfire night
Day 6
Morning:
Transfer to the airport for your flight home
- Accommodation
Úlfljótsvatn Scout Centre
Just 26km from Thingvellir National Park and home to a number of nearby hiking paths, Úlfljótsvatn Scout Centre is the perfect base for adventure enthusiasts. Choose to stay in indoor huts or camp outside (all tents are provided).
- Indoor and outdoor accommodation available
- Adventurous on and off-site activities
- Beautiful natural surroundings
Travel in safe hands
The safety of all our groups is of paramount importance to us. Venture Abroad has rigorous safety checks in place and its own Safety Management Policy.
