Iceland 관광 이야기가 많아지고, 저도 관심을 가지고 있던 차에 Santa 산악회 박성기대장이 작년 8월,
11명이 trekking을 다녀왔는데 너무 좋아서 금년에 또 20명 그룹으로 7월에 출발한다며 고산지대가 아니라
고소문제도 없고 나 정도면 같이 갈만하다고 하길레, 우리는 Katahdin 계획이 있고, 내년에 허드슨산악회와
함께 가도록 주선해보겠다고 사양하고 기본 정보를 조금 수집하였습니다.
방문시기는 6월말에서 9월초가 적기이며, 40-50F 약간 쌀쌀한 기후에 3계절 텐트, 0F 침낭, 얇은 다운쟈켓
정도면 충분하고, 참가비는 항공비 포함 10일에 $2,000. 현지 호텔, 교통비가 꽤 비싼 편이며, trekking hut
예약이 어려워 근처에서 캠핑하는 경우도 많으니 1월초에 서둘러 예약하는게 좋다고합니다.
얼마전 관광다녀온 친구에게 물으니, 6박7일 동부관광에 $3,000(항공권 별도) 지불했다고 합니다.
우리도 진지하게 검토해 보기를 바랍니다.
The Laugavegur (Laga-vay-gur) trail is a 55 km/34-mile multi-day trek, that flows through the Icelandic wilderness.
This trail has some of the most unique and varied landscapes I have ever seen on backpacking trips.
To complete the journey, the scenery constantly shifted between rainbow-striped mountains, highland snowfields, black sand deserts, and green moss-covered mountains.
Each day had non-stop breathtaking views. It is easy to see why National Geographic ranks it among the world’s top 20 hikes.
WHY HIKING IS THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE ICELAND
Unlike passively admiring the landscape from a car’s window, the world changes and comes to life when
you explore it on foot. This is especially true for Iceland. Only you and a small community of fellow hikers
will be able to see the true face of this mysterious land, hidden beyond the Ring Road and the other
tourist routes.
Iceland – that beautiful country that you have planned to visit for so long – will come into existence for all
of your senses. The fantasy that you may have had of the country before arrival will turn into a wild,
three-dimensional, one-of-a-kind reality.
You’ll feel the smooth touch of the moss as you crouch down to stroke it and taste refreshing ice-cold
glacial water. Take in the fresh smell of the ocean wind. Listen to the sound of the young earth under your
feet. Observe the vivid colors of the tiny arctic flowers that grow in the black desert and all those other
small details that fill a nice landscape with vibrant life. These are only there for those who choose to walk
the less-traveled path on foot. Iceland, as it is then and there, will become your secret.
Even though the country sees a large number of tourists each year, the vast majority of these visitors will
stay on the paved roads near their cars and only visit the most popular places. Hikers, however, have the opportunity to discover all of the hidden treasures and to enjoy the ultimate peace and silence of
Icelandic nature that is unparalleled by any other part of the world.