From December 3rd to 12th, Travel Magazine will host another extraordinary discovery, organized by B travel Xperience, offering participants a once-in-a-lifetime journey. The route leads deep into Iceland’s volcanic and geothermal heart, wrapped in the enchantment of Viking legends and the magic of the northern lights. The lesser-known side of Iceland reveals itself to those who dare to explore.
Participants will travel alongside journalists and writers, including Xavier Moret, renowned for his work with major outlets such as El Periódico, El País, and La Vanguardia. His prolific travel writing spans numerous trips, later captured in reports and books. Titles include The American Who Loved Moby Dick, America, America. Journey through California and the Far West, and Dr. Pearson. His work about Iceland earned the Great Travelers award in 2004 for The Hidden Island.
Expedition members will also visit the agricultural South Beach, a landscape marked by customary farms and fields, often graced by domestic horses. Cascading waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss promise dramatic backdrops and memorable moments.
After a stroll along Reynisfjara Beach and a view of the magnificent Myrdalsjökull glacier, walkers will traverse the black sands and marvel at extraordinary basalt formations formed over millennia.
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Vatnajokull National Park and the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon are essential highlights, where icebergs drift across an 180-meter-deep lagoon for an unforgettable experience. The region’s crown jewel is the Vatnajokull ice cap, Iceland’s largest glacier, spanning roughly 8,000 square kilometers. Visitors should not miss Svinafellsjokull, one of the most beautiful glacial tongues that punctuate the landscape.
Experiencing this natural splendor continues with a dip into the geothermal wonders of a geopark and a soak in the Blue Lagoon, set within a vast lava field and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This expedition also explores the lunar-like scenery of Reykjanes, inviting guests to pause and reflect amid mineral-rich waters and dramatic geology.
The grand finale unfolds in Reykjavik, a city that bursts with color, culture, and café-lined streets. It serves as a perfect cap to a journey through Iceland’s waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, and icebergs, where the aurora borealis often paints the night sky with green and violet ribbons.
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The Snæfellsnes Peninsula offers a pristine extension to the expedition, where Snæfellsjökull Volcano and other geological wonders cluster together in a landscape famous for its black sand beaches, lava tubes, and dramatic cliffs. This region is celebrated as the essence of Iceland and even inspired Jules Verne to imagine Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park, anchors the itinerary, home to Iceland’s largest lake and a landscape where tectonic plates meet in a visible, timeless dance.
Geothermal marvels include the Geysir area, where Strokkur eruptions burst every few minutes, entertaining onlookers with boiling water jets. Gullfoss waterfall also captivates visitors, offering particularly striking views in winter when some spray and ice create fairy-tale scenery.
In the footsteps of the great explorers
Iceland emerges as a fresh destination for the ambitious expeditions conducted by Travel Magazine, channeling the pioneering spirit of legendary explorers. Other itineraries have spanned Patagonia, Lapland, Iran, the Silk Road, India, and Antarctica, each designed for immersive encounters with local culture, cuisine, history, and traditions. Guided by historians, archaeologists, and seasoned travel writers, these journeys blend expertise with a passion for discovery.
Prospective participants will find all essential details about flights, lodging, pricing, itinerary, and a complete schedule for the Icelandic expedition on the magazine’s website. In addition, the travel experience is available through B travel Xperience, inviting interested individuals to reach out for information. This experience emphasizes hands-on learning, engagement with communities, and insightful storytelling that brings each destination to life.
Note: Dates, prices, and availability are subject to change. This immersive exploration is designed for readers who crave a vivid, informative, and authentic depiction of Iceland’s dynamic landscapes, its cultural heritage, and the science behind its geologic wonders. All aspects of travel, from the weather to the light, contribute to a sense of wonder that few places can match.