2 days
driver guided super jeep expedition including lava caving, glacier
hiking and more. Overnight at a remote hut in Þórsmörk valley
in South Iceland.
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible.
Get ready for two days of exploring the Icelandic outdoors, discovering
fantastic landscapes and wild, untouched nature in one of the highly
modified
Icelandic Super-Jeeps.
Your expert super-jeep driver guides will pick you up from your
accommodation in Reykjavik. Before the tour starts we will do a briefing
on the adventures that lie ahead. We then load up our
luggage and head off on the specially modified 4x4 off-road vehicle that
is
ready to take us on our upcoming adventure.
Our first stop is one of the lava caves in the Blue Mountains area, just
outside
Reykjavík city. There we will walk and crawl through the depths of one
of Iceland´s countless lava fields. We will learn about the way Iceland
was formed and how it continues to change shape
before our very eyes. We then drive onwards to
the south shore before we take a turn to the north into the legendary
valley of Þór the thundergod, Þórsmörk! The trail is one of Iceland most
famous off road tracks and we will drive over several rivers, and even
cross a glacier lagoon by the Gígjökull outlet glacier. We will have
packed lunch outside at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a 60 meter high
waterfall which you can walk behind and see from the inside – out! Just
15 minutes
drive from our chalet we will stop at the Stakkholtsgjá Canyon and go
for an
unforgettable hike into the narrow, spectacular river bed. We will then
relax and enjoy an Icelandic lamb BBQ dinner in the quite, highland
setting of Þórsmörk valley. Þórsmörk is framed in by high mountains and
three glaciers, the Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindfjallajökull
glaciers. All of them which tower above the valley and guard it at all
times. This is for sure one of the most impressive places you will ever
visit. Our
night is spent in a cozy sleeping bag accommodation in the Básar
Chalets.
Our second day of adventures starts with a drive out of Þórsmörk towards
to the highway. Our first stop is Skógar waterfall followed by an
adventurous off road trip to the black sand beach endlessly pounded by
the North Atlantic Oceand and formed by volcanic ash being spouted out
of Katla caldera during violent eruptions throughout the centuries. From
the beach we will drive
up along the Jökulsá á Sólheimasandi Glacier River to the before
mentioned
Sólheimajökull glacier. There we will strap on crampons (spikes for the
soles of our shoes) and other necessary safety equipment and go for a
glacier walk on the blue ice. Your
guide will tell you all about the Icelandic glaciers and the changes
they suffer these days. Your guide will also teach you the basic ice
climbing skills and if you are brave enough you can try your luck with
ice climbing up a glacier wall.
On our way home to Reykjavík we will stop in the small town of Selfoss
and dine with one of the local families, a great way to sample the local
cuisine and chat about Iceland in general.
We should be back in Reykjavík in the late evening.
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 winter time, 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:
All year (depending on 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, lava caving in Leiðarendi and glacier hiking on
Sólheimajökull, 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 local 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.