Iceland with Shaman, Lindsey Bryant

Get to know the group. Your welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Toast to an exciting trip ahead! Your meal tonight will either be a set menu or a la carte. Only tap water is included. The water in Iceland is in fact one of the cleanest and most delicious drinking water in the world.

Overnight in Reykjavik.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style.The exact breakfast will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Today you will be privately transferred 45 minutes to your first stop in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will be able to look down a volcanic rift and straddle two tectonic plates. Fun fact: This is the only place where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet and can be seen on dry land! Thingvellir is recognized as the place in which Iceland’s identity as a nation began as it was the site the Viking settlers chose as their parliament back in the 10th century. From the vehicle, you will be making multiple stops. The walking distance from the parking lot to the viewpoint will vary between .2 miles and .5 miles. The path will be unpaved and mostly gravel so please expect mud in certain areas and be sure to wear comfortable shoes. If there is ice, the path is well maintained and will be covered with sand.

From Thingvellir National Park you will be privately transferred 35 minutes to the viewpoint. Visit the spouting hot springs of the Great Geysir and Strokkur where you’ll be able to walk around the geothermal area. The lively Strokkur spouts water 100 feet into the air every few minutes, so have your camera ready and enjoy the show! Your walk will be short but on an unpaved, gravel path so please wear comfortable walking shoes. Due to the weather in Iceland changing constantly, please be prepared for mud on the trail. If there is ice, the path is well maintained and will be covered with sand.

Travel to where the milky Hvita river drops into a volcanic fissure, forming one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls, Gullfoss. From the geysir you will be privately transferred 10 minutes to the viewpoint. You will have some time to walk around the area and take some epic photos. Your walk will be short but on an unpaved, gravel path so please wear comfortable walking shoes. There are several walking paths and viewing platforms around Gullfoss that offer stunning views of the waterfall and canyon. Be careful and stay on designated paths, as the terrain can be slippery and dangerous. Due to the weather in Iceland changing constantly, please be prepared for mud on the trail. If there is ice, the path is well maintained and will be covered with sand.

Dinner at the hotel is included. Your exact meal offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Lucky visitors will have the opportunity to gaze up at the beautiful dancing waves of light that stretch across the sky. Please note: The Northern Lights are only visible during certain times of the year and weather conditions. They may not be visible for all groups.

After settling into Iceland’s unique energy, we begin our spiritual journey with a ceremony to formally open sacred space for the days ahead. This morning, we’ll gather. As we form our ceremonial circle, you’ll learn to sense the distinct vibration of Icelandic soil beneath your feet and the crystalline quality of the arctic air around us. Through traditional invocations passed down through generations, we’ll call upon the four directions, honoring the spirits of this land and requesting permission to walk as guests upon these sacred grounds. This opening ceremony serves as both invitation and protection, creating an energetic container for our journey ahead. We’ll establish our intention to move through Iceland with reverence, openness, and deep respect for the ancient wisdom held within its volcanic peaks, glacier-carved valleys, and windswept shores. The ritual will include energetic offerings to the land spirits—a practice our Norse ancestors understood as essential before embarking on any significant journey. As we close this sacred opening, you’ll carry within you a heightened awareness of the living energy that flows through every stone, stream, and shadow we’ll encounter in the days to come. From this foundation of spiritual connection, we’ll be prepared to receive the deeper teachings Iceland has waiting for us.

Overnight in Hvolsvöllur.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast will be determined by your finalized hotel.

This morning you will be privately transferred 30 minutes to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. A short hike will take you to the magnificent falls, also one of the most popular sites in Iceland. The 200 foot cascade is fed from a volcanic glacier and thunders over steep granite walls. A pathway behind the falls will allow you to experience the power of the falling water. You will get wet from the mist created by the waterfall, so plan to bring suitable clothing, like a waterproof jacket. The path to the falls is unpaved gravel so please be prepared for mud in some places.

You will be transferred 25 minutes to explore the Skogafoss Waterfall. There are two viewpoints for this waterfall, one is ground level while the other is at a higher point requiring stairs to reach it. The height is similar to walking up 5 floors. Walking over emerald green landscapes, beside rugged canyons and countless waterfalls, you’ll be surrounded by giant rainbows as you approach Skogafoss. Keep your camera handy, this is said to be the most breathtaking hike of your visit. The path to the falls is unpaved gravel so please be prepared for mud in some places.

From the falls you will be transferred 30 minutes to a place like no other. You’ll be enchanted by the mystical Reynisfjara black sand beach. The panorama of basalt caves, black beach sand and giant stacks of basalt rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean could be mistaken for a completely different planet. The waves are dangerous so there will be no swimming but you will be able to walk up and down the beach taking in the scenery. As it will be windier on the coast, please be sure to bring layers to bundle up for this experience. From here you will be transferred into town for lunch on your own.

After lunch you will be transferred 55 minutes to the lava fields. The Lakagigar are a series of craters that were formed by one of the largest volcanic events in recorded history. Lava and ash from the eruption of 1783 created a lava field almost 16 miles across, which you’ll explore by vehicle.

After leaving the lava field you will be transferred 55 minutes to Skaftafell National Park. A fairly easy hike will take you to Vatnajokull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, which covers a whopping 8% of Iceland’s landmass. As you continue, you will encounter some of the country’s most striking scenery including glacier lagoons and Reynisdrangar, basalt sea stacks at the base of Reynisfjall mountain. Please note the weather in Iceland can be unpredictable so this activity is weather dependent. After your visit in the park you will be transferred 10 minutes to your hotel where you will have the remainder of the evening at your leisure.

Lucky visitors will have the opportunity to gaze up at the beautiful dancing waves of light that stretch across the sky. Please note: The Northern Lights are only visible during certain times of the year and weather conditions. They may not be visible for all groups.

Dinner at the hotel is included. Your exact meal offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

As we make our way through Icelandic otherworldly landscape, we will pause to connect to the earth and the cosmos through guided mediation by Lindsey. . Wrapped in warm layers against the crisp air, we begin by feeling our connection to this primordial landscape. With eyes closed, you’ll first attune to the solid presence of volcanic rock beneath you—stone born from the earth’s molten core, now cooled into permanent witness to the planet’s creative power. Feeling how this Icelandic ground holds a different quality than any other earth you’ve touched, charged with the raw elemental forces that continue to shape this living island. . As we deepen into meditation, your awareness will expand to embrace the vast cosmos stretching overhead. Iceland’s remote location and clear atmosphere create an unobstructed gateway to the star-filled sky, where the same cosmic forces that guide migrating birds and ocean tides flow through your own being. . We’ll practice sensing ourselves as conscious bridges between earth and sky, grounded in ancient stone yet connected to infinite space. . The meditation will guide you through layers of connection—from the magnetic pull of Iceland’s unique geological formations, up through your heart center, and out to the aurora-painted heavens above. In this state of expanded awareness, many participants experience profound insights about their place in the greater web of existence, often receiving guidance or visions that illuminate their personal journey. . As we emerge from the meditation, the Northern Lights may grace us with their presence, confirming the sacred dialogue between earth and cosmos that we’ve just experienced within ourselves.

Overnight in Skaftafell.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Today you will be transferred 45 minutes to Jokulsarlon Glacier. Behold one of Iceland’s crown jewels: the turquoise waters of the country’s deepest lake. Plunging to a depth of 814 feet, the icebergs on its surface are made of ice over 1,000 years old. You'll be able to view the lagoon after a short walk on a gravel path from the parking lot. If there is ice, the path is well maintained and will be covered with sand.

You’ll take a break from walking and be driven across the country’s south shore, to experience the full grandeur of the coast in comfort. From dramatic glaciers like Reynisdrangar and Solheimajokull to the power and strength of the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the natural beauty you will experience today is truly unforgettable.

Take a private transfer to Vik. Stops for the bathrooms will be made as needed. Upon arrival in this small village you will have 45 minutes for lunch on your own.

After lunch, take a private transfer to Blue Lagoon. Stops for the bathroom will be made along the way as needed.

The mystical atmosphere of the fabled Blue Lagoon has made this geothermal spa one of Iceland's most popular attractions. Cross black lava fields and dive into the beautiful milky-blue water to experience the ultimate restoration of mind, body, and spirit. Please note you are expected to have a shower before entering the thermal bath in a "shared" gender shower. This is multiple shower heads in one room without any blockers/walls to separate people. There may be nudity while in these shared shower rooms but please feel free to wear your bathing suit if you wish. After you will be transferred 45 minutes to your new accommodations and have the remainder of the evening at your leisure.

In the heart of Iceland’s mystical landscape, we will gather. Surrounded by the same elemental forces that inspired the Norse understanding of cosmic order, we’ll explore the profound wisdom encoded within the ancient symbols of Runes. . The runes are far more than an alphabet—they are keys to understanding the fundamental energies that govern both the seen and unseen worlds. Each symbol carries within it the essence of natural forces our Viking forebears observed in their harsh yet magnificent northern environment. As we sit together in this powerful landscape, you’ll learn how to harness the power of these runes with your voice. We’ll begin by feeling the energy of individual runes, holding smooth stones carved with these ancient symbols while attuning to their unique vibrations. Fehu speaks of abundance and the flow of life force, much like the geothermal springs bubbling around us. Isa embodies the stillness and clarity of ice, teaching patience and inner reflection. Thurisaz carries the protective power of the giants, the raw elemental forces that shaped these very mountains. . Through guided meditation and hands-on practice, you’ll discover how to cast the runes for guidance, not as fortune-telling, but as a way to commune with the wisdom of your ancestors and the natural world. Each participant will be gifted their own set of runes from Lindsey. You will be infusing them with intention and the powerful earth energies of this sacred land. . As the session concludes, we’ll perform a blessing ceremony over our rune sets, asking the ancient spirits of this place to awaken the oracular wisdom that lies dormant within these timeless symbols.

Overnight in Reykjavik.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Snæfellsjökull National Park, on the edge of the Peninsula itself, offers views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier which lies on top of a volcano and can be seen from Reykjavik on a clear day. During your transfer you will make different stops along the way to get out, stretch your legs and walk around to explore on your own. Some of the stops include: Budir, Djúpalónssandur, Ólafsvík and Kirkjufell. Your drive will end in Lysuholl.

Along your drive you will stop by the small fishing village of Arnarstapi. Here you will be able to go for a stroll along jagged cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. You will have 1 hour to explore on your own.

Lucky visitors will have the opportunity to gaze up at the beautiful dancing waves of light that stretch across the sky. Please note: The Northern Lights are only visible during certain times of the year and weather conditions. They may not be visible for all groups.

Dinner at the hotel is included. Your exact meal offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

As we journey deeper into Iceland’s mythic landscape, we pause at a site where the boundaries between worlds feel especially thin—perhaps atop a windswept plateau where glacial valleys stretch toward distant peaks, or beside a thundering waterfall where the earth’s power is made audible. Here, where our Viking ancestors once felt the presence of their gods most keenly, we’ll enter into communion with the Norse pantheon through guided meditation. . Settling into comfortable positions, we begin by calling upon the protective presence of Thor, whose hammer Mjolnir was said to create thunder in these very skies. Feel his strength surrounding our circle as we prepare to journey into the realm of the gods. The meditation will guide you through Yggdrasil, the World Tree, whose roots and branches connect all nine realms of Norse cosmology—a sacred geography that mirrors the elemental forces visible all around us in Iceland’s dramatic terrain. . You may find yourself in the presence of wise Odin, the All-Father who sacrificed his eye for knowledge and hung himself from the World Tree to receive the runes. Or perhaps fierce Freyja will appear, goddess of love and war, teaching about the sacred balance between creation and destruction that defines this volcanic land. The sea god Njörðr might speak to those called to understand the ocean’s mysteries, while Frigg offers maternal wisdom about the interconnectedness of all life. . Each participant’s experience will be unique, as the gods and goddesses choose how to reveal themselves. Some may receive visions or messages, others will simply feel the profound presence of these archetypal energies that our ancestors knew as living forces within nature itself. The meditation creates space for personal dialogue with whichever divine aspects resonate most deeply with your soul’s journey. . As we return to ordinary awareness, we’ll share our experiences in sacred witnessing, honoring the wisdom received and the timeless connection between human consciousness and the divine forces that continue to animate this magnificent land.

Overnight in Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast will be determined by your finalized hotel.

No journey to Iceland is complete without a soak in the geothermal baths! Hot water from the spring you just visited mixes here with icy cold water from Okjökull glacier to create temperatures ranging from the high 30s to low 40s Celcius. Towels and a locker with a key are provided. Please remember to pack your bathing suit. Please note you are expected to have a shower before entering the thermal bath in a "shared" gender shower. This is multiple shower heads in one room without any blockers/walls to separate people. There may be nudity while in these shared shower rooms but please feel free to wear your bathing suit if you wish.

Take a private transfer to Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

Deildartunguhver Hot Springs is the most powerful hot spring in Europe, known for its rapid flow rate of about 57 gallons per second. But don’t worry, there are a number of walkways and observation points to safely guide you around the spring. Please note that these are not soaking hot springs and you are not allowed to touch the water. You will have 20 minutes to look around and take photos before getting back into the vehicle. If there is ice, the path is well maintained and will be covered with sand.

Stop at the Borgarfjordur fjord to take in the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, as they cascade over black lava rock on their way to the Hvítá River. As one of the earliest areas settled by the Vikings, their influence here is still felt strongly even today. If there is ice, the path is well maintained and will be covered with sand.

Take a private transfer to Reykjavik. Stops for the bathrooms will be made as needed.

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included. Toast to a fantastic week exploring with new friends! Your meal tonight will either be a set menu or a la carte. Only tap water is included. The water in Iceland is in fact one of the cleanest and most delicious drinking water in the world.

As our transformative journey through Iceland’s sacred landscapes draws to a close, we gather one final time. The wind carries the salt spray of northern waters as we form our circle, hearts full of the profound experiences and deep connections we’ve forged with this mystical land. . This closing ceremony honors the reciprocal relationship between ourselves and the spirits of place who have guided and protected us throughout our pilgrimage. We begin by acknowledging each direction we’ve honored, offering heartfelt gratitude to the elemental guardians who opened doorways of wisdom for us. To the East, we thank the spirits of new beginnings who blessed our morning ceremonies. To the South, we honor the fire energies that revealed themselves in geysers and volcanic vents. To the West, we acknowledge the water spirits of hot springs and cascading falls that purified and renewed us. To the North, we thank the ancient earth powers that grounded our deepest meditations. . Each participant will offer personal gratitude to the land, perhaps placing a biodegradable offering of flowers or herbs at the water’s edge, or simply speaking words of appreciation into the wind. We’ll acknowledge the Norse gods and goddesses who revealed themselves during our journey, the ancestral spirits who walked with us, and the living essence of Iceland itself that opened its heart to us as honored guests. . The ceremony concludes with a formal release of the sacred space we’ve held together, ensuring that the energies we’ve worked with return to their natural flow while the wisdom we’ve received remains integrated within us. As we speak our final words of gratitude, many feel a profound sense of completion—not an ending, but a transformation that will continue to unfold long after we’ve returned home, carrying Iceland’s ancient magic within our hearts forever.

Overnight in Reykjavik.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast will be determined by your finalized hotel.