Explore Iceland

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JEN AHANA
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Iceland Travel Guides

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Beyond the Ring Road

Your guide to exploring beyond Iceland’s Ring Road — hidden waterfalls, Highland roads, and places most travelers never reach.

  • 200+ pages of in-depth regional guides across Iceland
  • Custom Google Earth map with every location pinned
  • Hidden waterfalls, Highland routes, and flexible itineraries

Plan your Iceland trip without guesswork.

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Icelandic Highlands Packing Guide

A field-tested Icelandic Highlands packing guide to help you stay warm, dry, and ready for Iceland’s most remote landscapes.

  • The most common packing mistakes travelers make in the Highlands
  • Jen’s essential gear list for Iceland’s unpredictable weather
  • Smart extras that make remote Highland adventures easier

Pack with confidence for your adventure.

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Jen’s Recommended Iceland Experiences

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Hike the Famous Laugavegur Trail
Hike the Famous Laugavegur Trail

5 Days • Moderate–Challenging • Guided • Mountain Huts • Meals

A guided trek along Iceland’s iconic Laugavegur Trail, crossing colorful rhyolite mountains, lava fields, and geothermal valleys while staying in remote mountain huts along the route.

Offered through 57hours.

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Icelands Ring road
Iceland's Ring RoadTour

6–9 Days • Easy • Guided • 3-Star Hotels • Breakfasts

A guided Iceland Ring Road adventure that combines the Golden Circle, South Coast, glacier lagoons, and other iconic highlights with hotel stays, included breakfasts, and seamless transportation throughout the trip.

Offered through 57hours.

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Hidden Trails of Iceland
Hidden Trails of Iceland

7 Days • Moderate • Guided • Lodging • Meals

A guided hiking adventure through Iceland’s lesser-known landscapes, exploring hidden waterfalls, volcanic valleys, and remote trails while staying in comfortable accommodations with meals and full logistical support included.

Offered through 57hours.

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Sea Kayak
Sea Kayaking in Iceland’s Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

6 Days • Advanced • Guided • Lodging • Meals

A guided sea kayaking adventure through Iceland’s remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, combining dramatic fjords, wildlife encounters, guest houses or camping, and full meals along the way.

Offered through 57hours.

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Iceland’s Laugavegur & South Coast Tour
Iceland’s Laugavegur & South Coast Tour

6 Days • Moderate–Challenging • Guided • Mountain Huts • Meals

A guided trekking journey along Iceland’s famous Laugavegur Trail, crossing colorful rhyolite mountains, black volcanic deserts, and steaming geothermal valleys while staying in remote mountain huts along the route.

Offered through 57hours.

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What to Pack for Iceland

What Jen brings, what to skip, and what actually matters.

Before your trip, grab Jen’s complete Icelandic Highlands packing checklist below.

Icelandic Highlands Pack It
Icelanding Highlands Packing Guide

A field-tested Icelandic Highlands packing guide to help you stay warm, dry, and ready for Iceland’s most remote landscapes.

  • The most common packing mistakes travelers make in the Highlands
  • Jen’s essential gear list for Iceland’s unpredictable weather
  • Smart extras that make remote Highland adventures easier

Pack with confidence for your Icelandic Highlands adventure.

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Jen's Go-To Recommendations