{"id":15099,"date":"2026-06-16T21:23:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=15099"},"modified":"2026-06-16T21:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:23:30","slug":"discover-icelands-secret-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=15099","title":{"rendered":"Discover Iceland\u2019s Secret Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Explora\u2019s newest expedition highlights the beauty and solitude of an Arctic winter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-border-light border-t py-base-tight\">\n<div class=\"flex h-4 justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-x-base-tight\">\n<div class=\"\"><button class=\"inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer bg-bg-surface hover:bg-bg-light focus:bg-bg-dark text-primary border border-solid 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Explora)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published June 16, 2026 03:11PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s no better time to see the dichotomy of Iceland\u2014the land of fire and ice\u2014than in winter. Traveling between snowy tundras and lava-formed landscapes, you\u2019ll observe the stark contrast between the glacial and geothermal forces that carved the terrain around you. And when you experience it with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.explora.com\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=outside_article&amp;utm_campaign=expeditions&amp;utm_content=homepage\">Explora<\/a>, you\u2019ll see Iceland\u2019s winter at its most wild, remote, and elemental.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2744044\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Explora Expeditions\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2744044\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ICELAND-sce-4369-David-Cossio-Sanchez.jpg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ICELAND-sce-4369-David-Cossio-Sanchez.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ICELAND-sce-4369-David-Cossio-Sanchez.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Iceland\u2019s waterfalls are one of the country\u2019s most iconic symbols, formed by the interaction of glaciers, rivers, and volcanic activity. (Photo: Explora)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Exploring Iceland in All Seasons<\/h2>\n<p>Explora is an award-winning collection of lodges and expeditions in some of the world\u2019s most remote places. On an Explora Expedition, jaw-dropping sights are complemented by active adventure, giving visitors a chance to experience a place rather than simply visiting it. Included accommodations are remote yet cozy\u2014think boutique hotels and country lodges\u2014and the provided meals highlight the best of local cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Explora brought its well-honed travel philosophy to Iceland with a season of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.explora.com\/iceland-expedition-overview\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=outside_article&amp;utm_campaign=expeditions&amp;utm_content=expedition_summer_itinerary\">summer expeditions<\/a>. Showcasing the pristine natural landscapes of the Southern Highlands, these summer journeys paved the way for an adapted version of the expedition debuting in winter 2026\u20132027, giving curious travelers the chance to see Iceland\u2019s most stunning spaces from a whole new perspective.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2744050\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Iceland in the summertime\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2744050\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Explora-Expedition-Iceland-34-1-David-Cossio-Sanchez-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Explora-Expedition-Iceland-34-1-David-Cossio-Sanchez-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Iceland in the summertime<\/span> (Photo: Explora)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Winter Brings New Opportunities for Adventure<\/h2>\n<p>Iceland in winter is defined by its contrasts. That means snowy landscapes, vast glaciers, and the chance to witness the dancing northern lights, all set against active geothermal vents pouring heat from Earth\u2019s core. Explora\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.explora.com\/explora-expeditions\/iceland-winter-expedition\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=outside_article&amp;utm_campaign=expeditions&amp;utm_content=expedition_summer_to_winter\">seven-day winter expedition<\/a> brings the silent splendor of these otherworldly landscapes into focus with experiences as unique as their settings.<\/p>\n<p>Each day of an Explora Expedition features at least one curated adventure, chosen by collaboration between the group, the guides, and the fickle Icelandic weather. Rather than viewing an expedition as a series of rigid plans, Explora\u2019s guides let the trip progress naturally. If the group is tired or the weather is bad, there\u2019s always a way to explore that still showcases the beauty of the destination.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slideshow\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col items-center justify-center py-base-loose\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col items-start\">\n<div class=\"relative w-full touch-pan-y pb-base-tight select-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block h-auto w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dji_fly_20260324_130328_0127_1774366789798_photo-e1781113728623.jpg\" alt=\"Snowshoe to a frozen summit in \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Valley\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"min-h-[48px]\"><span class=\"text-left font-utility-3 text-secondary\">Snowshoe to a frozen summit in \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Valley<\/span><span class=\"ml-1 text-left font-utility-3 text-text-disabled\">Explora<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sebasti\u00e1n Correa, vice president of explorations and expeditions at Explora, gave the perfect example of what he calls \u201cprogressive exploration.\u201d At the Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier\u2014Europe\u2019s largest\u2014guests can choose from a long trek atop the glacier itself, a shorter hike alongside a glacier tongue, or a peaceful visit to several glacial lagoons: three unique experiences that each achieve an immersive connection with the place in their own way. And with a designated guide and team leader to assist, groups are free to split up.<\/p>\n<p>Traveling from Reykjavik east through southern Iceland, the expedition features plenty of such adventures. You can walk between tectonic plates at \u00deingvellir National Park, snowshoe to a frozen summit in \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Valley, snowmobile to the Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull glacier, and hike above the black-sand beaches at Reynisfjara. Your trip ends at the iconic Sky Lagoon hot springs, where you can relax and reflect with sweeping Atlantic views.<\/p>\n<p>With flexibility at the forefront and an intimate understanding of the destination, Explora Expeditions are more than just a checklist of must-see sights. In Iceland, that means forging a deep connection with one of the world\u2019s most dynamic landscapes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"buy-button flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-0 md:gap-2\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full text-neutral-900 hover:cursor-pointer bg-platform hover:bg-yellow-400 py-very-tight px-base-tight gap-tight font-semibold font-utility-2 text-center hover:text-primary w-full md:w-1\/2 md:inline-block md:px-1 o-button btn\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.explora.com\/explora-expeditions-beyond-the-trail\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=outside_article&amp;utm_campaign=expeditions&amp;utm_content=Button_Start_exploring\"><span class=\"\">Start Exploring<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i>Founded in 1993, <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.explora.com\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=outside_article&amp;utm_campaign=expeditions&amp;utm_content=homepage\"><i>Explora<\/i><\/a><i> is a certified B Corporation operating lodges and overland expeditions across Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, and Iceland. 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