5 days adventure trip to Reykjavik, Iceland
Trip difficulty: 3 of 5 possible
Starts every Monday during summer and ends on Fridays
-Activities included:
-Sites visited: Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir & Blue Lagoon.
Iceland has so much to offer when it comes to adventure travel and amazing nature and we believe that no other capital in the world is so close to the action as Reykjavík city! On this great trip you will ride quad bikes through lava fields, raft a glacier river, ride the Viking horse, soak in a hot river, snorkel where Europe and America meet, explore the hidden world of a lava cave and…We are not done, you will also see the spouting hot springs at Geysir, stroll through the oldest parliament in the world and stand 3 feet from the 32 meter high waterfall that is Gullfoss.
In short: great value, great fun, great adventures and great memories!
Guaranteed departures:
Every Monday from the 1st of June to the 31st of August 2010.
Please book your spot on the trip in advance!
Rough Itinerary:
Monday: An ATV trip followed by a trip to the Blue Lagoon in the afternoon.
Tuesday: Snorkeling and caving in Þingvellir National Park.
Wednesday: Hiking to the hot springs and horse riding.
Thursday: Glacier hiking and an introduction to ice climbing.
Friday: The Golden Circle and rafting on Hvítá river.
See detailed itinerary below.
Add a day to your trip and upgrade it to include a whale watching adventure at sea on Saturday at 9:00 or 13:00 for 7.500 ISK per person.
Details:
Price: 79.990 ISK per person.
Includes all transfers with pick up from Reykjavík and packed lunch (note: no lunch included on Monday).
Does
not include flights, dinner or accommodation, (book accommodation in Reykjavik).
We can book accommodation at the
Reykjavik Backpackers for you.
Duration of trip: 5 days. Age limit: 14 years.
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details on our cancellation policy.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 / Monday
The trip starts on Monday morning at 9:30 with an ATV (also called quad bikes) adventure on the Hellisheiði mountain. There we will cruise through the lava fields and have great time exploring this volcanic mountain range on the outskirts of Reykjavik City. We are back in Reykjavik at 13:00 and after a lunch (not included) you will visit the Blue Lagoon and relax in the famous hot spring.
Day 2 / Tuesday
On Tuesday we explore the hidden world of the lava field between Þingvellir and Laugarvatn. Walking into the cave, discovering the marvels that the volcanic activity has created. The second adventure of the day is a surreal and breathtaking snorkeling visit to the Silfra ravine in the heart of the park. The Silfra is located on the boundary between America and Europe and offers crystal clear underwater views of the lava fissure. Silfra is one of the top ten dive sites in the world and it’s even better for snorkeling.
Day 3 / Wednesday
On Wednesday we start with a hike to the amazing hot spring area of Reykjadalur valley where we take a relaxing bath in a hot river… a fairly easy but rewarding trek in to mountains riddled with hot springs. Heading to Eldhestar horse farm for lunch, followed by a horse riding trip around the farm. A great chance to experience the unique Icelandic horse and its abilities.
Day 4 / Thursday
This is our glacier day! We will driver along the beautiful South Shore and visit the rugged, breathtaking Sólheimajökul outlet glacier. There we will walk on the ancient ice and learn about how it is created and how it continues to move and change every day. We will also try out ice climbing on one of the glacier walls. On the way back we will stop at the 62 meter high Skógafoss waterfall.
Day 5 / Friday
On Friday morning we head out for an amazing visit to the Golden Circle. There we will see the Geysir hot spring area, the Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir national park. We dine at Drumbo base camp before we raft the beautiful and exciting Hvítá river. Afterwards you can relax in the hot tubs or sauna.
Timing of Departures:
Monday: 9:30 AM for ATVs, 14:00 PM for the Blue Lagoon, back at 19:00
Tuesday: 9:00 AM for Snorkeling & Caving, back in RVK at 15:00
Wednesday: 9:00 AM for Hiking & Horse riding, back in RVK at 17:00
Thursday: 9:00 AM for the glacier trip on Sólheimajökull. Back at 18:00
Friday: 9:00 AM for the Golden Circle & Rafting, back in RVK at 19:00
Disclaimer:
All trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.