Iceland - Exploring earth to sky & the midnight sun
July 10-16,2022
with Kristin
“Our happiest moments as travelers always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing in pursuit of something else” Lawrence Block
Join me and explore the raw, intense beauty of Iceland
Under the Midnight Sun ~Geysers & Glaciers, Waterfalls, Lagoons, Landscape & SO much more! Experiencing the gorgeous intensity of fire & ice, this journey is certain to awaken and inspire your body, mind and spirits!
From the volcanic power that continues to form this island to the
big-little-city hum of Reykjavík, this island is alive.
On our yoga retreat in Iceland, explore waterfalls and geysers,
taste test your way around the city, rest in the south surrounded by Icelandic horses, see its out-of-this-world terrain, and chillax in the Blue Lagoon.
This yoga retreat in Iceland will truly take your breath away.
Each morning before venturing out, we'll stoke our own inner fires flowing thru the body waking up the elements within ourselves.
Each evening winding down, we'll restore and replenish for the next day’s adventures with a slower yoga practice of flowing and holding. Both Vinyasa Flow and Yin practices can be customized to be as relaxing or challenging as you would like -
an overview of our time together!
day 1
Early (very early for most of us) morning arrival in Iceland
Transfer to Reykjavik (approx 1hr) and drop bags off at our hotel
Rejuvenate with a full breakfast (coffee!) and take a few moments to relax
Head out for a walking foodie tour of Reykjavik
Get your bearings and a gastronomical tour of this eaty-eclectic country
Play in downtown or stroll back and check in to your room
Evening de-plane and welcome yoga class
Group welcome dinner
DAY TWO
Morning yoga and group buffet breakfast
Today we’re heading out to visit the homes of the elves, Vikings (only kinda kidding) and the stunning Reykjanes Peninsula
Day trip down to Hafnarfjördur (for the elves)
Visit Kleifarvatn for a view of the seismic-ly beautiful Kleifarvarvatn and walk the “bridge” between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates
Check out the geo-thermal epicenter of Seltún; blue clay and bubbling hot spring included
Wander out among the fumaroles and hot springs of Gunnuhver… watch out for Gunna the ghost!
After a day of exploring we’ll head over for a soak in the warm-zen-goodness of the Blue Lagoon
You’ll have a few hours to relax in the waters and chill. Entrance with us includes:
a pre-treatment in-water silica mud mask
a drink of your choice from the swim-up bar in the Lagoon
skin smoothing-tightening-glowing-allaroundawesome in-water algae mask
Head back for an evening yoga class and dinner on your own tonight
DAY THREE
Up early today for breakfast and packing for our Iceland nature adventure
Today we head out of town and head south into the great Icelandic wilds
We’ll trek out to the Sólheimajökull glacier’s natural and massive gorgeousness
Stroll the black sand beach of Reynisfjara
Check out Vík and maybe squeeze in some secret-surprise stops
Arriving in the late afternoon/early evening near the base of the Hekla volcano we’ll check in and roll out our mats for yoga
Dinner tonight is in a room with floor to ceiling views of Hekla and the stars
jump in the Viking Pool on-property for some natural spring warmth while you light spy
DAY FOUR
Our morning yoga class takes in Hekla’s beauty from the practice space
Fill up with breakfast and get ready for a day of natural exploration
Heading out today we put on our walking shoes (or hiking boots) and head out to explore the highlands and countryside
We’ll build in enough time at our exclusive location to allow time with the Icelandic horses that roam the property for those who’d like to ride in the afternoon
We will extend our day-tripping and push yoga and dinner all thanks to the midnight sun!
Head in for evening yoga and dinner
DAY FIVE
Early morning yoga and a fuel-up breakfast
Today is a “foss” day as we’re hitting up some spectacular waterfalls
On our drive back we’ll hit up the remaining half of the Golden Circle
Take a stroll behind (yes, behind) the Seljalandsfoss waterfall
The waterproof and the brave can walk through Gljúfrabúi
Hit up Skógafoss
A little water break at Drangurinn
And all the sneaky spots that we’ll fill you in on on the road…
Head back for evening yoga
And fill up with another amazing dinner and beautiful mountain views (for the midnight sun crew)
DAY SIX
Good morning, and final, yoga class and breakfast
Today we’ll be heading back to Reykjavik while doing the Golden Circle with our own special twist… Stops will vary slightly based on weather and crowds (the sights are cool but certainly touristy so we work the angles) but expectations can run along the lines of:
Checking out Geysirand Stokkur’s eruptions
Strolling Thingvellir – Iceland’s national shrine and World Heritage Site
Enjoying Gullfoss’ (the Golden Falls) natural and massive beauty
And our own secret-sauce stops
We’ll arrive back in Reykjavik and check back in and come together for a night out on the town
Our awesome foodie crew are taking you all out for some Icelandic beer tasting (non-alcoholic drinks totally supplied) and a fun farewell dinner in a local restaurant
Say goodbye to Iceland and the new adventure travel friend-crew in a fun and tasty pub and then head back for some shut eye or stay out and enjoy Reykjavik nightlife
DAY SEVEN
Depending on your flight time it’s up for breakfast, hugs and goodbyes
Transfer to KEF and shuffle through a week’s awesome memories while waiting to board!Morning and Evening Yoga
what’s included:
Four nights in a luxury hotel in Reykjavik- Foodie Walking tour
Two nights in the south of Iceland
Full guided tour (with secret extras) of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle
Gullfoss’ natural gorgeousness
Geysir natural spring (time-able eruptions and a good indication of what’s going on below!)
Thingvellir’s cultural and historic past
Photo op at Faxi waterfall
Folklore fun at Haukadalur
Science, history and more natural beauty than you can shake an elf at (Icelandic “ha”)
Summer trips can jump in the Viking Pool and bask under the midnight sun
Reykjanes Peninsula day trip
Visit Hafnarfjördur (and the elves!)
Cross the ‘bridge’ and the continental divide between the American and Eurasian plates – walk from America to Europe (ha)
Check out the beautiful blue clay and bubbling hot spring of Seltún
Watch the steam escape from the fumaroles and hot springs of Gunnuhver
Head to the Blue Lagoon for a long soak
Elevated entrance to the Blue Lagoon with extras
Full day south coast explorations
Exact adventure locations will be determined by the season and weather
Full buffet breakfast daily
Four full dinners (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options)
Transportation to and from Keflavik (KEF) airport
Free wifi
What’s not included
Airfare to Iceland - Additional meals - Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs - Travel insurance (Strongly recommended ) Global Allianz and Travelguard.com offers quotes - Gratuities if you choose
more details + pricing below for this trip of a lifetime
Kristin is leading this yoga retreat again as she loved so much her first trip to iceland!
click here to the travel yogi website for pricing and to save your spot!