Program Details
Adventure Abroad: Iceland Adventure Trek - Deposit: Loading Price...
All participants are required to attend pre-trip meetings scheduled for:
Date and Time TBD in the Campus Recreation Center
Saturday, June 26th St Pete Pride
Trip Dates: Wednesday, July 29th - Sunday, August 9th, 2020
Total Trip Price: $1,600
A $500 deposit must be paid (below) to reserve your spot on the trip.
Before paying the deposit for the trip you must meet with the trip leaders to go over the specific details of the program. Please contact Steven Koster to set up a meeting.
Trip Type: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for beginners and outdoor types.
Accomodations: Camping – Frontcountry
Camping with access to most amenities, usually have access to running water, bathrooms, and showers.
Challenge Rating: 5 - Challenging
Instances of heavy exertion, prior experience with activity highly recommended.
Included in Price:
Transportation in country (airfare to/from Iceland is separate)
9 of the 12 days in country full meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Lodging from July 29 – Aug 9 (11 nights)
All equipment necessary for trek (backpack, tents, sleeping bags, etc)
Guides for the entirety of the trip
International Health and Evacuation Insurance
USF Security and Safety Monitoring Charge
Not included in Price:
Transportation to Iceland, meals while in Reykjavik (4 of 12 days)
Trip Plan
DATE |
Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 28, 2020 |
Participant flights leave TPA |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2020 |
Arrive in Reykjavik; transport to City Hostel, explore city, Group Dinner |
| Thursday, July 30, 2020 |
Explore Reykjavik |
| Friday, July 31, 2020 |
Golden Circle and Southern Coast driving tour; prepare for backpacking (Reykjavik Campsites) |
| Saturday, Aug 1, 2020 |
Transport to Landmannalaugar trailhead; camp |
| Sunday, Aug 2, 2020 |
Explore day-hikes and hot springs in Landmannalaugar; camp |
| Monday, Aug 3, 2020 |
Hike to Hraftinaskur Hut; camp (Approx. 7.5 miles, 1500ft elevation gain) |
| Tuesday, Aug 4, 2020 |
Hike to Alftavatn; camp at Hvanngil hut (Approx. 8.7 miles, 1600ft elevation descent) |
| Wednesday, Aug 5, 2020 |
Hike to Emstrur; camp and day hike (Approx. 8.7 miles, 130ft elevation descent) |
| Thursday, Aug 6, 2020 |
Hike to Thorsmork (Approx. 9.3 miles, 1000ft elevation descent); Transport to Reykjavik |
| Friday, Aug 7, 2020 |
Explore Reykjavik; stay at Loft Hostel |
| Saturday, Aug 8, 2020 |
Reykjavik Pride; stay at Loft Hostel |
| Sunday, Aug 9, 2020 |
End of trip; some participants will stay in Iceland for an extended time; most are flying out on this day |
Please contact the Trip Leader, Steven Koster, smkoster@usf.edu, with any questions.
Once you register, join the Iceland event page on Facebook here so you can see who is joining you on your adventure!
Unique refund conditions apply, please contact Steven Koster, Advenutre Programs Coordinator, before program registration for details.
Trip times listed above and itineraries are subject to change based on weather, unforeseen circumstances, and risk management/logistical decisions from the Adventure Trip Program Staff. Full refunds will be issued in the event of the trip’s cancellation or if requested after being informed by the trip leader of a major change to the trip itinerary (i.e. trip location change, variation from activities advertised). All refund requests can be submitted to smkoster@usf.edu.
USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Steven Koster at (813-974-6381, smkoster@usf.edu).
