The Iceland Lava Trek 2022
Challenge level: 4 out of 5
Challenge level: 4 out of 5
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| 20 June - 24 June 2022 | On Sale | |
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| Duration | 5 days |
Feel the burn on this five-day volcanic adventure in Iceland’s Southern Highlands. From lava crossings to glistening glaciers to small streams to raging rivers, trekking doesn’t get more dramatic than this.
Starting in Landmannalaugar, we’ll climb through the mountains on all sorts of terrains, tackling rocky stretches, snow fields and expanses of glistening black obsidian rock.
We’ll pass natural hot springs, deep gorges and literal ice lands, cooling off as we wade through glacial streams!
Our steep descent may be greener, but no less striking, with rolling hills, roped footbridges and a powerful finish in the valley of Thor, the Norse God of thunder.
Camping amidst the mountains by night, we’ll get the special chances to swim in a secluded fresh-water lake, see stars unspoiled by light pollution and end with a visit to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
Pay your registration fee and your challenge costs yourself.
£1,575
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee and raise the minimum target for your chosen charity.
£3,150
Minimum sponsorship target
This challenge is not designed for Olympic athletes – it is designed for people looking for an amazing goal to train and get fit for. A number of the people who will take part on this challenge will have a low level of fitness level when they sign up.
This challenge is the perfect motivation to get fit, improve your own mental and physical health and well-being and support the cause closest to your heart.
We strongly recommend you train for the trek as we'll be tackling some steep terrain in Iceland and the fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy it.
Once you register for the challenge, we'll send you a realistic training plan. This builds up gradually over time so you'll be ready and raring to go by the time we depart for Iceland.
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up on their own and our Dream Challenges are renowned for the amazing camaraderie and lifelong friendships made, as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up for the challenge, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for The Iceland Lava Trek 2022.
Please feel free to use this space to swap questions, advice and updates with your fellow trekkers on your training and fundraising.
You may also want to reach out to the other participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up to train and fundraise with.
Absolutely not! One of the amazing things about the challenge is that people from all walks of life, aged 18 or over, will come together to do something very special.
You will of course need a pair of walking boots and your own three-season sleeping bag.
We'll supply you with a comprehensive list of everything you will need to take on the event well before your departure date.
Your luggage, food and water will be transported each day by 4x4 vehicles, so you will only need to carry a small day pack containing essential accessories and equipment.
This challenge includes a whole mix of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, from camping in the mountains to comfortable hotels.
We organise our accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, which is included in the challenge cost.
However, if you would rather pay for a single supplement (£150 per person, NOT included in your challenge cost) and have a room/tent to yourself, please get in touch and we can arrange this for you.
Certainly. Our accommodation is included in your challenge cost on a twin-sharing basis.
However if you would prefer to have a room/tent to yourself and pay for a single supplement, we'll be happy to arrange this for you at an additional cost of £150. Please note, this is NOT included in your challenge cost).
If you would like a single supplement, please get in touch by emailing us at events@dream-challenges.com or call us on 01590 646410 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).
As you can expect from a mountain trek, we'll be trekking uphill for a lot of the challenge and tackle some steep climbs. On our way back down to the valley of Thor, we'll have some steep descents with scree.
Our trek takes us through fields of snow and volcanic rock, across streams and rivers via footbridges and at one point, we wade through a glacial stream. We'll also encounter a lava crossing, along with some more familiar terrain through rolling hills and valleys.
We're delighted to offer all participants the once-in-a-lifetime chances to explore the Golden Circle, immerse yourself in Iceland's fascinating history and watch whales in the wild.
If you choose to take part in the optional extension package (not included in challenge costs), you won't transfer with the main group back to the airport on Day 5 but will stay two more nights in Reykjavik.
Your flight back to the UK at the end of your extension package (Day 7) is, of course, included.
We'll send everyone registered for the challenge details of the optional extension as our trek gets closer.
Please let us know if you’d like to take part at least 14 weeks before the challenge.
*Please note, our Dream Challenges staff and doctors will return to the UK with the group on Day 5, so we won’t be on hand throughout the extension. However, you will be well looked after by our trusted partner in Iceland.
Alternatively, if you wish to extend your stay in Iceland, but not partake in the optional extension package, please let us know at least fourteen weeks before the challenge start date and we can arrange this for you.
The best way to get in touch is to email us at events@dream-challenges.com, or you can call us on 01590 646410 during office hours (9am - 5pm Monday - Friday).
Your registration fee of £349 per person is used to administer the challenge and secure your seats with the airline.
Your challenge costs of £1,575 (ie. 50% of the fundraising target if you choose the sponsorship option) cover:
*Accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. If you would rather pay for a single supplement and have a room/tent to yourself, we can arrange this for you for an additional cost of £150.
Please email us at events@dream-challenges.com if you would like to do this at least fourteen weeks before the challenge starts.
*Please note that the optional extension package in Iceland is not included in your challenge cost.
In addition to paying your registration fee (£349) and either self funding your challenge costs or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target, you will need to budget for your:
Travel Insurance
You will need to take out your own personal travel insurance covering health, accident, loss and repatriation. Dream Challenges has a policy, which covers you for this type of activity and also covers you for cancellation due to medically-diagnosed COVID-19. We will send you details of this when you register for the trek.
You can, however, take out your own insurance, providing it covers you for a charity trek in Iceland.
Please ask the insurer about the nature of the cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover for your challenge.
Visa
Currently, UK citizens don't need a visa to travel to Iceland for tourism. We'll let you know if this changes before our challenge.
The Dream Challenges team are here to help you achieve your challenge and will support you all the way. We are on hand from the minute you sign up to answer any questions that you may have about your training or the challenge itself.
Once you've registered, we will send you a realistic training programme to help you get fit for the trek. The programme builds up gradually as our departure date draws closer.
We also have fantastic first-aid-trained challenge guides, a group of porters and at least one UK doctor with expedition medicine training accompanying us throughout the challenge.
*Please note, our Dream Challenges staff and doctors will return to the UK with the group on Day 5, so we won’t be on hand throughout the extension. However, you will be well looked after by our trusted partner in Iceland.
As we're not medically trained, we're afraid we can't offer you advice on this. We recommend you contact your GP or your local travel clinic, who will have the latest travel health advice.
We also recommend you visit the NHS Fit for Travel website here, to keep up to date with current travel health news and advice on staying healthy abroad.
NHS Fit for Travel website: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
As we hope you know, the health and safety of our participants is always - and has always been - our highest priority.
Our team of experts here at Dream Challenges has created a brilliant 14-step initiative, to minimise the risk of coronavirus and maximise your safety. Please click here to see our ground-breaking plan and rest assured that you're safe booking with us.
With even the government unsure how exactly the coronavirus situation will eventuate, we can't make any guarantees; but we can promise you that we will always put your health and security first and will always be just and flexible in any decisions we have to make, regarding postponements and transfers.
