Route & Itinerary
10 - 13 July 2025
Take on the land of fire & ice on this new Iceland Ultra Adventure! Tackle 2 marathon distances over 2 days at your pace, set against the backdrop of the rugged landscape of Iceland’s South-Western highlands. Expect steep and rugged back-country terrain, breath-taking views and the very best support. This 4-day trip is action packed – a testing challenge, magnificent scenery, camping under the stars, camaraderie, full support, with the option to extend your stay & explore Reykjavik. It’s easy to join us, with plenty of flight options from the UK. An unforgettable adventure – and a Challenge like no other!
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Day 1 - ARRIVAL
meet up & TRANSFER TO CAMP
10 JULY 2025
Today’s the day! Make your way to Iceland where we will run transfer shuttles from Kelfavik Airport to Reykjavik. After a scenic and exciting overland transfer to our camp in the South-Western highlands, near the picture-perfect village of Úlfljótsvatnskirkja. You’ll be welcomed with a brief tour & shown to your tent. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner and briefing from our crew and local support team.
Meals included: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: camp
Day 2 - HENGILL MARATHON
42 km & 1,525m elevation gain
11 JULY 2025
After breakfast and a warm-up, it’s time to start the first (and tougher) of 2 marathon distances. Today, we walk, jog or run the ‘Hengill Marathon’, looping around the Southern Slopes of Hengill, an active volcano which legends says is home to trolls! The morning stretch takes us through Reykladalur, ‘The Valley of Steam’. This active geothermal region is characterised by the steamy vents of hot steam you will see along the route to the lunch stop. The afternoon section takes us north, along the Hengill Trail, with some tough climbs and descents, before we drop back down to the finish of today’s 42km marathon. Here you will be collected by our 4×4 vehicles for transfer back to camp, where a well-earned hot shower and dinner awaits!
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: camp
Day 3 - Þingvellir Marathon
42 km & 605m elevation gain
12 july 2025
The second marathon starts from camp, and circles the Eastern shores of Þingvallavatn Lake (pronounced “Thing-falla-vat-en”). This is the largest lake in Iceland, and is named after Þingvellir – where Iceland’s first national Parliament was founded in 930AD and met at the same site until 1799! In the morning, you will pass the Hrafnagjá Observation Deck, with views of the parliament site, and also the Hrafnagjá Canyon, which marks the edge of the Eurasian tectonic plate. After lunch, you will pass the Steingrímsstöð hydro power station, before approaching the finish line back at camp. Expect a big welcome back, with a medal and glass of fizz waiting for you, before showers and a wonderful celebration dinner!
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: camp
Day 4 - REYKJAVIK
FLY HOME OR EXTEND YOUR STAY
13 JULY 2025
We have our final breakfast at camp together as a group, before visiting a local hot springs. Those flying home this afternoon will be dropped at the airport to return home with tired legs and great memories! Everyone else will be dropped off in Reykjavik centre.
Meals included: breakfast
OR you can extend your stay for this night in Reykjavik. We have 2 packages available, which can be booked as you register or added afterwards. If booking either package, this afternoon we include a city tour of Reykjavik.
Meals included: breakfast
Day 5 - OPTIONAL EXTENSIONs
FLY HOME OR EXTEND YOUR STAY
14 july 2025
PACKAGE 1:
After breakfast you will be transferred to Keflavik airport for your flight home (flight time dependent).
PACKAGE 2:
This morning we take a tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle, taking the spectacle of grand waterfalls, volcanic craters and vast expansive landscapes. After lunch, you can then relax at the famed Blue Lagoon hot springs spa – soaking in the warm volcanic waters, and perhaps spoiling yourself with an optional treatment.
Meals included: breakfast
Day 6 - OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
RETURN BACK TO UK
15 JULY 2025
PACKAGE 2:
For everyone booked on to package 2, we have breakfast at the hotel, before transferring to the airport for flights home.
Meals included: breakfasT