Northern Lights Trek 2024 - Iceland
Join us on our inaugural trek to captivating Iceland. Prepare for three days trekking with awe-inspiring landscapes and unforgettable experiences in this stunning country.
Immerse in Iceland's wonders: geothermal springs, volcanic mountains, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights. An adventure like no other awaits!
This trek is open to all, whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday, have a personal connection to your local hospital Charity, are an incredible member of our staff, or simply crave an invigorating challenge.
Join us and make this once-in-a-lifetime experience your own!
SIGN UP:
If you are interested in our Northen Lights Iceland Trek, please contact charities@uhb.nhs.uk for more information on how to sign up.
About the Trek (Click here to expand)
DAY 1 (Wed): UK - REYKJAVIK
Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer to the Hotel Kivika, on the southern coast of Iceland (or similar). Meals: dinner
DAY 2 (Thu): NESJAVELLIR – REYKJADALUR - HVERAGERÐI
We drive to Nesjavellir from where our day’s hike starts. We will hike across a field of geothermal activity with bubbling mud pools to Ölkelduháls. From there we continue down to the magical valley of Solfataras and the Reykjadalur hotsprings. Those brave enough can enjoy a dip in the naturally hot waters! We continue down to Hveragerði where our bus awaits for the short drive back to our hotel. Hike: 14 km /6 hrs.
DAY 3 (Fri): HENGILL - MT. VÖRÐUSKEGGI
After a good breakfast we drive up to the Mt Hengill area. From there we will hike up to Vörðuskeggi Peak (805m). From the top we can enjoy stunning views of Lake Þingvellir and Langjökull to the north, and Eyjafjallajökull and the distant Westman Islands to the West. From here we will hike up to Mt Skeggi the highest peak in the Hengill heritage site. Return to our hotel for dinner and a well-earned jacuzzi. Hike: 13-14 km/ 8 hrs
DAY 4 (Sat): ÞINGELLIR NATIONAL PARK - REYKJAVIK
A short drive brings us to the National Park of Thingvellir where we will hike along the fault line that divides America and Europe. After the hike we drive to Reykjavik for a celebration dinner in town and last night at Hotel Leifur Eiríksson (or similar). Hike: 10 km/4 hrs
DAY 5 (Sun): REYKJAVIK
A free day to relax or explore Reykjavik at your leisure. An optional trip to the Blue Lagoon will be available to book should you wish.
DAY 6 (Mon): REYKJAVIK
UK Transfer to the airport. Meals: breakfast
Fundraising (Click here to expand)
In order to book your place on the trek, we ask you to pay a registration fee of £350.
There are two ways you can take part in the trek - either by raising a minimum amount of sponsorship, or by covering the costs of the event yourself with no minimum amount of sponsorship needed.
We are here to help you with fundraising ideas and help every step of the way.
SPONSORSHIP
If you can raise a minimum of £3,600 in sponsorship this will cover both the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) and a donation to University Hospitals Birmingham Charity.
80% (£2,880) of the sponsorship must be paid to University Hospitals Birmingham Charity by 2nd September 2024.
The remaining balance of £720 must be paid to University Hospitals Birmingham Charity by the departure date.
SELF-FUNDED
You can pay the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) yourself at a cost of £1,800 and then there will be no minimum sponsorship level required to join the trek, although we would expect you to try and raise as much sponsorship as possible.
Trip cost of £1,800 is payable to Different Travel 12 weeks prior to departure.
Whats Included (Click here to expand)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Return flights from UK (inc. current taxes and fuel surcharges),
• Transfers and transport in Iceland
• Accommodation in hotels (5 nights)
• Meals as specified
• Local guides
• Different Travel UK tour manager
• A member of staff from University Hospitals Birmingham Charity to support
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
• Travel insurance
• Tips (£50-60pp)
• Personal expenses (e.g. drinks, souvenirs etc.)
• Vaccinations
