Tour East Iceland from the comfortable and welcoming Wilderness Center on the edge of the northeast corner of Vatnajokull National Park, the largest wilderness in Europe. The inviting atmosphere and laid back country feel helps you wind down from a fast paced Iceland tour and enjoy the slow-paced nature of Icelandic rural culture. Experience the past and learn about rural Icelandic culture through private museums, unique accommodations, stories, local legends, horseback riding, hiking, and local food. The Wilderness Center invites you to 'sleep in a museum' as you take a flash back to the old country days on the island that is still quite isolated and remote. Learn about life in the highlands, join the country cooks in the kitchen, and use the Wilderness Center as your adventure base for exploring this vast landscape filled with hiking opportunities and wildlife.
The Wilderness Center offers a variety of accommodations. Choose one that fits your preference and budget.
Landowner's Suite: Walk through the common dormitory room to this suite that is equipped to sleep 4 people with one big double bed and two single beds with private bathroom.
Old Farmhouse: This original 1940s farmhouse has been refurbished to its original design. It currently offers four double bedrooms which share a common bathroom. The farmhouse is decorated in the spirit of the past owners, with the furnishings and decor telling the story of living on the edge of the wilderness from years previous.
Bed Closets: Two closed in bed spaces in the common dormitory room for those preferring a little bit of privacy with an atmosphere similar to a private room.
Dormitory: Rebuilt in the style of traditional Icelandic living accommodations in the former days, this large common room includes the 2 bed closets and 14 dormitory "open-style' beds.
Activities
A number of activities can be arranged from the Wilderness Center, including guided and unguided hikes, horseback riding, tailor made tours, explorations to abandoned farms, nearby waterfalls, and exploring Vatnjokull National Park. Contact us to arrange for a custom package using Wilderness Center as your base, we are happy to make tailor made packages on request based on availability.
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
1 day ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner
Fiona Lonsdale
2 days ago
I spoke with at least a half dozen other travel companies, looking for a Galapagos cruise that fit our schedule and budget. Some companies could manage one or the other, but Erin was the only one who could do both. She found us the perfect cruise, at a fantastic price! And she has been quick and patient with responses to my many questions. So far, Adventure Life has been a fantastic company to work with!
Sandi T
2 days ago
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
2 days ago
This was a life changing trip of a lifetime and exceeded my expectations. No details were left out during the planning of this trip by Adventure Life. The entire crew on the ship could not have been more helpful and kind. Everyone went out of their way to make this trip as pleasurable as possible.
