Backpacking through Iceland is a dream for many, and it’s easy to see why. From chasing the Northern Lights to witnessing a bubbling hot spring in action, experiencing the midnight sun ...

Then comes hiking through deep snow and navigating crevasses and icy terrain. The views before we reached the snow line were already inspiring (Iceland truly is in a class of its own when it comes ...

The river in the geothermal region of Hveradalir is just one of dozens of hiking spots in Iceland's highlands. Photograph by Jonathan Stokes Eventually, the car can go no further and we disembark ...

Hike among the ice formations ... If you're interested in a private tour of Iceland, reviewers say you can't go wrong with Hidden Iceland, praising the personalized service and unique experiences ...

These trips combine outdoor adventure with travel and in some cases cultural immersion. In recent years, students have gone snorkeling in Iceland, hiking in Utah, backpacking through Patagonia and ...