Two day super jeep winter expedition to Landmannalaugar Hot
Springs in the Icelandic Central Highlands via the Golden Circle,
overnight at the highland chalet in Landmannalaugar. Also includes a
glacier walk at the Sólheimajökull glacier and a tour of the South
Coast.
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible.
Your trip begins with a pick up from your accommodation in Reykjavík and
briefing about the adventures that lie await us over the next two days.
From Reykjavík we will head towards Þingvellir National Park, the
founding place of the Icelandic parliament, believed to be the oldest
one in the world that is still operating.
The park also offers great natural beauty and spectacular views over the
plate boundaries of
the continental plates of America and Europe. The rift valley and it´s
canyons that
accompany it make a unique sight along with the largest lake in Iceland,
the shimmering, deep blue
Þingvallavatn. From the lakeside we head over the mountain range of
Lyngdalsheiði and onwards
to the Geysir Hot Springs to see the active Strokkur spout up a column
of super
heated water. Only 10 minutes drive from Geysir we´ll find the Golden
Waterfall,
Gullfoss, pounding into the vertical glacier river canyon of the Hvítá
River.
After lunch at Gullfoss we drive over the river at the Brúarhlöð canyon
and up to
the central Highlands through the historical Þjórsádalur valley. On our
way we will
stop at Háifoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s highest waterfalls and
Þjóðveldisbær, a completely restored Viking house, before powering into
the highlands and onwards to the Landmannalaugar Hot Springs.
Our second adventure packed day will start with highland drive from
Landmannalaugar, we will pass Hekla Volcano and drive along the
Eyjafjallajökull Glacier to the black sand beaches of Sólheimajökull
outlet glacier. On the glacier we will hike on the ice with the help of
appropriate safety equipment. We will even try to ice
climb on the towering ice walls of this strange natural phenomena. On
our way back to Reykjavík we will stop at the powerful Skógafoss
waterfall and walk behind the unique Seljalandsfoss waterfall. After all
the
action we will head back towards Reykjavík but not before stopping at
Eyrarbakki where we will dine on exquisite North Atlantic lobster at a
sea side restaurant.
We should be in Reykjavik around 18:30-19:30 depending on your choice of
activity, weather and conditions.
Details:
Price:
109.990 ISK per person for 2-4 persons.
99.990 ISK per person for 4 or more persons.
Would you like to drive the super jeeps you self? Upgrade this
tour to a SELF DRIVE SUPER JEEP tour for a extra charge 40.000 ISK per
person.
NOTE! Allow for an extra day in Iceland after this trip
in the wintertime, i.e. never book a flight the morning after a winter
expedition, sometimes conditions and weather can make us late getting
into town!
Distance from Reykjavik: 150 km. Duration of trip: 2 days. Available:
January 15th – July 15th (depending on snow conditions and weather).
Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum: 40 persons. Age limit: 12 years.
Bring with you: Very Very Warm outdoor clothing,
waterproof jacket and pants. Also bring some warm gloves, warm socks,
warm sweater and warm undergarments. Dress like you are going to the
North Pole! Good hiking shoes are necessary and can be rented.
Includes: Pick up from accommodation, two day driver
guided super jeep tour, Golden Circle sightseeing, glacier hiking,
mountain and super-jeep guide and all necessary equipment to sleep in a
mountain hut including sleeping bag.
Food included: Day One: Lunch and dinner. Day two:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Disclaimer: All winter and off-road trips are
undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures
does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its
customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants may have
to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize
that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.