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A large SYB group cheering with their arms up in front of a waterfall in Iceland

ICELAND IN JULY. IT NEVER GETS DARK.

July is peak season in Iceland: the midnight sun, the mildest weather of the year and every trail open. SYB's group hiking week runs June 29 to July 4, 2027, five nights on the south coast and in Reykjavik.

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  • 📍 South coast and Reykjavik
  • 🗓️ Jun 29 to Jul 4, 2027
  • 🌙 5 nights
  • 💸 From $2,650

🗓️THE WEEK THAT RUNS INTO JULY.

This card updates on its own. If it says sold out, it is.

Starts Tuesday, June 29 and ends Sunday, July 4. Four of the six days are in July.
Want the north too? Twice the Ice runs the week before, June 22 to 28.

Fire & Ice

Fire & Ice

Hike to waterfalls, volcanos, glaciers, and hot springs

29 June - 4 July 2027
5 nights
From $2,650 / person
Pay later available
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☀️WHY JULY.

Peak season, for good reasons.

A runner on a ridge trail through green hills in the Icelandic highlands☀️ Daylight almost all night
Two SYB travelers high-fiving on a ridge in Iceland🌡️ Around 50 to 60 Fahrenheit
Trail runners on a dark ash trail below a glacier in Iceland🥾 Trails and highlands open
An SYB group soaking in a geothermal river in Iceland♨️ Hot springs after the hikes
  • 🌌 No northern lights: summer is too bright
  • 📈 The busiest and priciest season
  • 🧥 Bring layers and a rain shell

The month by month version is in our guide to the best time to visit Iceland.

🗓️THE WEEK, DAY BY DAY.

Six days, two bases, planned start to finish.

Travelers with drinks in a geothermal hot spring in IcelandDay 1Land and soakMeet at KEF between 8 and 10am. A hot springs hike, then basecamp.
A hiker standing on a rock above a crater lake in IcelandDay 2Crater lake and a summitBootcamp, a cinder cone, then the Bláhnjúkur hike: 5.4 miles.
Two SYB travelers piggybacking on a ridge in Thorsmork, IcelandDay 3ThorsmorkOff road into the volcano valley, with waterfalls on the way.
An SYB group in swimwear on a black sand beach in IcelandDay 4SkógafossThe big one and ten more falls behind it, then the black sand beach.
Three travelers in the Blue Lagoon in IcelandDay 5Blue Lagoon and ReykjavikCheck out, soak, then the last night out in the city.
Four travelers jumping in a street in ReykjavikDay 6HomeCheck out before 11am. Fly out any time on Sunday.
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🛌WHERE YOU SLEEP.

Four nights at Midgard Base Camp on the south coast, one in downtown Reykjavik.

The rooftop barrel sauna at Midgard Base Camp🔥 Rooftop sauna and hot tub
The lounge at Midgard Base Camp🛋️ The lounge at Midgard
A shared room with a curtain on every bunk at Midgard Base Camp🛏️ Shared spot
The Loft rooftop terrace over downtown Reykjavik🌆 Rooftop in Reykjavik
  • 🥾 Drying rooms for wet boots
  • 🧺 Guest laundry
  • 🍺 Restaurant and bar in the building
  • 🧳 You unpack twice all week

Shared spot is a room with other crew of the same gender. Private spot is a room to yourself with its own bathroom.

🎬SEE IT MOVE.

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22 hours of daylight
Hiking with us in Iceland
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🤔IS IT YOUR TRIP?

The honest version of who this one fits.

It fits if

  • ✅ You like being outside most of the day
  • ✅ You want real hikes, with a long route and a short one
  • ✅ You are coming solo and want a crew
  • ✅ You want the whole week planned

Skip it if

  • 🚫 You want a relaxed week with little walking
  • 🚫 You want luxury rooms: these are cozy, not fancy
  • 🚫 You are coming for the northern lights

💸WHAT IT COSTS.

A 20% deposit holds your spot. The rest is due six weeks before the trip.

Jun 29 to Jul 4, 2027
Shared from $2,650
Private $4,150
Standing inside the Gljufrabui waterfall cavern in Iceland💦 The waterfall days
A hiker looking down a green canyon at a waterfall in Iceland🥾 Guided hikes and trail runs
A yoga class on the SYB Iceland trip🧘 Workouts and yoga
An SYB group dressed in white at a party in Reykjavik🎉 Theme parties
Also in the price
  • 🏡 5 nights: 4 at Midgard, 1 in Reykjavik
  • 🚌 All transport during the trip
  • 🍽️ 5 dinners, 5 lunches, 4 breakfasts
  • ♨️ Hot springs and the Blue Lagoon
  • 🎟️ All site entrances
  • 📸 Photographer and videographer
  • 🧭 Your SYB trip leaders

Not in the price: flights, alcohol, tips for guides and drivers, horseback riding, the ride to the airport on the last day, and travel and medical insurance, which is required.

The full list is on the Iceland trip page.

An SYB group on a dark volcanic ridge in the fog in Iceland
“We laughed a LOT, ran a hell of a lot of hills and then recovered in thermal pools, had dance parties every day and bonded over shared meals.”Jeannine, Iceland 2019

💬QUICK ANSWERS.

Is July a good time to visit Iceland?

Yes. June to August is the prime window: the midnight sun gives almost endless daylight, the weather is at its mildest and the highlands, mountain roads and hiking trails are open. It is also the busiest and priciest time of year.

What is the weather like in Iceland in July?

It is the mildest time of year, often around 50 to 60 Fahrenheit. The weather still changes fast, so bring layers and a rain shell.

Does it get dark in Iceland in July?

Barely. The midnight sun means almost endless daylight, so you can hike and chase waterfalls late into the evening.

Can you see the northern lights in July?

No. Summer is too bright. The northern lights need dark, clear nights, so the season runs roughly September to March.

When are SYB's Iceland trips?

Fire and Ice runs June 29 to July 4, 2027. Twice the Ice, a West and North expedition, runs the week before, June 22 to 28, 2027. For Fire and Ice, land at Keflavik airport (KEF) between 8 and 10am on Tuesday, June 29. The trip ends on Sunday, July 4 in Reykjavik. Four nights are at Midgard Base Camp on the south coast and the last night is in Reykjavik.

How much does it cost?

From $2,650 per person in a shared room, or $4,150 for a private room with its own bathroom. Flights are extra. A 20% deposit holds your spot and the balance is due six weeks before the trip.

How hard is the hiking?

It is one of SYB's more active trips, but it is not a race and you go at your own pace. The longest listed hike, Bláhnjúkur, is 5.4 miles with about 1,500 feet of climbing and takes around three hours. The Thorsmork hike has a long route and a short route.

What happens if I have to cancel?

Cancel more than 45 days before the trip starts and everything you have paid becomes trip credit, good toward any SYB trip within 12 months. Inside 45 days, payments are non-refundable. Travel and medical insurance is required.

An SYB group standing on a cliff above the sea in Iceland

THE SUN STAYS UP. SO DO WE.

June 29 to July 4, 2027. Five nights under the midnight sun.

See the Iceland tripFull calendar