iceland: July 9-15, 2025

Into the Wild is a chance to take a moment for you. To dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and YOUR nature. To experience iceland’s fire and ice nature with other women.

Come unite in one of the most wild places on earth: ICELAND. Experience the intensely remote canyons, waterfalls and glaciers, together, with women across the globe! This retreat is designed to help you rediscover you through adventures and bonding. We offer many types of adventure within this retreat, all of which you can opt in or out of. 

Do you have an interest in moderate hiking? Checking out quaint Icelandic villages? Glacier Kayaking? Discovery and adventures? Bringing out your inner wild woman?

This Trip is for you, and women like you. Come as you are and leave as your best self.

Below is the information on what you come away with from this Trip.

Join us and rediscover your wild woman.

Cost for Iceland is $3200 per person for 6 nights. All lodging, food, and transportation during the retreat is included, and ALL rooms are shared occupancy. You just need to get yourself to the Iceland KEF airport and back. Airport transfers will also be provided by Into the Wild. The best option is to get a flight that comes in around 6:30-8:00am on August 4th, 2023. Before purcha.sing tickets, be sure to run your options by Wendy at Wendy @ intothewildphotocamp.com

Who:

Women. From anywhere. Women with a passion for the outdoors or adventure- or both. Women who want to learn and discover. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves.

Why:

When is the last time you enjoyed week abroad for yourself? To develop the inner you, your skills and to have adventures you deserve?

NOTE: THIS PARTICULAR INTO THE WILD PHOTO CAMP IS ALL ABOUT THE ADVENTURE AND THE INCREDIBLE SIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES. IT IS NOT ABOUT THE GOURMET FOOD AND IT’S NOT ABOUT SITTING AROUND RELAXING :) (although we will relax just enough and enjoy a several hot springs!)

When:

August 4-10 2023. You DO NOT want to miss this. You will fly in on Friday the 4th of August, and fly out on Thursday morning the 10th.

What:

A women’s retreat built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. An experience unlike any other that will make you feel youthful and adventurous. A bonding experience not to be missed.

We will hike together. Learn about photography together. Marvel at the fire-and-ice nature of Iceland. See wildness like no other while spending each night in cozy guest houses and hotels. Creating unforgettable memories, together, of course.

IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES. wE ENCOURAGE ALL WHO ATTEND TO BE READY FOR HIKES OF MODERATE DIFFICULTY with climbing up and down repeatedly. We also request that you be comfortable in the on Kayaks. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO STRIVE for and GET TO A MODERATE HIKE LEVEL BY MID June SO YOU CAN BE READY TO HIKE WITH THE GROUP. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@intothewildphotocamp.com

Additionally, we will be moving from one lodging to another quite frequently. This will help us see more and drive less. Pack accordingly!

COVID-19 disclaimer: there will be no refunds due to pandemics or illness. In severe, unforseen circumstances determined by the retreat hosts, we will opt to postpone the retreat for an agreed upon time in 2024 or 2025.

If you are uncomfortable with travel during these uncertain times, we suggest that you wait until you feel more certainty to be wild with us :)

Additionally, due to the nature of retreat planning, refunds are not available. If you can no longer attend after purchasing, you can sell your spot to another individual, which usually ends up being no problem since most retreats sell out.

A reminder: your expenses are all paid, except your flights to and from iceland from your home. We cover lodging, activities, food, transport, etc!

Have you ever been to a place so otherworldly you could hardly wrap your mind around it?

We can show you all of Iceland’s amazing sights and help you wander.

Note: During this trip, it will not get dark at night :)

Because we wanted something that was deeper and more immersive, we will be mostly staying in hotels, guest homes and airbnbs. ALL rooms are SHARED rooms. We’ve coordinated mini classes, outdoor excursions, meals, and lectures to inspire, nourish, and fill your soul.

All rooms are shared occupancy. No private rooms are available.

these are the activities we have planned during the 6 days:

(Please note: Iceland is truly wild. Weather will almost definitely alter our schedule and potentially make certain activities impossible. We will do our best to reschedule any activity in case of bad weather!)

Hikes in Landmannalaugar and Iceland’s other national parks (please be ready to hike up to 8 miles. Mostly within 1000ft of sea level).

Kayaking

Visiting the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon

More Hot Spring soaks and relaxation

Snorkeling in between techtonic plates

Your most scenic drives and stops you’ve ever seen

Have you ever wanted to learn more about your camera, improve your manual camera skills and connect with the landscape through photography?

We can show you how, and connect with you and your fellow women retreat-goers as well.