
Iceland Lava Trek
Last modified: 24 May 2025, 14:15
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, you’ll climb through the mountains on all sorts of terrains, tackling rocky stretches, snow fields and expanses of glistening black obsidian rock.
You’ll pass natural hot springs, deep gorges and literal ice lands, cooling off as you wade through glacial streams!
The 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, you’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.
Worried about fundraising?
Don’t be…the Iceland Lava trek is an Open Challenge – this means you have the option to self fund your participation and there is no minimum fundraising requirement.
You are, of course, more than welcome to commit to a minimum sponsorship target instead and fundraise a minimum amount of £3,150 for Jo’s.