Iceland Lava Trek

Duration: 5 days
Distance: Approximately 53km over 3 days
Location: Iceland
Challenge level: reasonable level of fitness required

Payment options: 

Option A. Sponsorship
Non-refundable registration fee of £349, minimum sponsorship target £3150 which is due 12 weeks prior to your challenge.

Option B. Self-funding
Non-refundable registration fee of £349, challenge costs £1575 which is due 12 weeks prior to your challenge.

The challenge costs cover flights including air tax, food, accommodation, transfers, guides and medical support.

Open to anyone over the age of 18.

Imagine feeling alone and isolated, with no one to talk to day after day. This is the harsh reality for many older people in Scotland today.

Help us be there for older people by signing up to this exciting Iceland Lava Trek.

Feel the burn on this five day volcanic adventure in Iceland's Southern Highlands. Experience lava crossings to glistening glaciers from small streams to raging rivers,trekking does not get more dramatic than this.

Starting in Landmannalauger we will climb through the mountains on all sorts of terrain, tackling rocky stretches, snow fields and expanses of black rock. Camping among the rocks at night, we will get the special chance to swim in a fresh water lake, see stars unspoiled by light pollution and end with a visit to the Blue Lagoon geo thermal spa.

Who can take part: This trek is suitable for anyone aged 18 and above, however you must be reasonably fit and undertake a training programme prior to departing on this challenge. 

When: 20 to 24 June 2022

How to sign up: Click the button below to sign up through the organiser. 

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