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!