Northern Lights Trek
Wednesday 5th March 2025 to Sunday 9th March 2025
Join us on this breath taking adventure as we explore Iceland, and the spectacular Northern Lights.
Take on this challenge in March 2025 with Global Adventure Challenges.
We are on the lookout for budding adventurers to take on a bucket list challenge in 2025! This is a great opportunity to support the Hospice by raising vital funds for patient care.
The Challenge
The Northern Lights Trek challenge, set to take place in Iceland from March 5th to 9th, 2025, spans approximately 30km over five days.
Join us on this breath taking adventure as we explore Iceland, and possibly experience the spectacular Northern Lights! We’ll spend 3 days trekking through beautiful mountain scenery, geothermal valleys and via picture-perfect lakes. The trek will be challenging; hiking across snow-covered landscapes and conquering local mountain passes. However, the chance of witnessing the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis will hopefully make our efforts all worthwhile. We’ll then celebrate our achievements in the bright lights of Reykjavík! Join us in the land of fire and ice on this memorable long weekend adventure!
Challenge Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart UK
We depart the UK on our flight to Reykjavík where we are met by our guides and transferred to our hut in Úlfljótsvatn in southern Iceland. Tonight we will hear all about the wonderful challenge ahead and have our first opportunity to look out for the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Appearing in many colours, most commonly pale green and pink as ripples or clouds of light, they can be vividly bright.
Day 2 - Lake Þingvallavatn
Today we head to the shores of Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland. This area is well-known for its hiking. Today’s trek follows horse tracks and old sheep trails, passing numerous geothermal hotspots. Lake Þingvallavatn is a beautiful area, made even more dramatic in winter. Our exact route will depend on the conditions of the path, but whichever route we take, today is a wonderful introduction to the land of fire and ice!
Trekking distance – approx. 10km
Day 3 - Hengill to Vörðuskeggi
Today we will hike from Hengill to the Vörðuskeggi mountain pass (depending on conditions). Iceland is notoriously hard to predict weather wise so our guide will determine where we take you today. Today’s trek will be more challenging than yesterday, conquering a local mountain pass with an elevation of 400 – 600 metres. Afterwards we return to our hut to relax and enjoy our beautiful surroundings, and possibly even catch sight of the Northern Lights!
Trekking distance – approx. 10km
Day 4 - The Geothermal Valley
Explore the fascinating Geothermal Valley, before transferring to Reykjavík and enjoy a celebratory dinner.
Trekking distance – approx. 10km
Day 5 - Arrive UK
In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit the Blue Lagoon (the entry fee is not included in the price of your challenge). In the afternoon we return to the airport for our flight back to the UK. Please note this is a complex itinerary and subject to change, including the timings and distances detailed. As a natural phenomenon the Northern Lights are difficult to predict, and unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee that they will be visible during the trek
What's not included?
Entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon (we recommend budgeting £85 - £90)
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Registration
Option A – Minimum Sponsorship
Registration Fee £199 + Min Sponsorship £3,450- covers the cost of the challenge and your fundraising
Option B - Self-Funding
Registration Fee £199 + Self Funding £1,725- fund the challenge cost yourself and set your own fundraising target
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