Reykjavik Adventure Tour

5 days adventure trip to Reykjavik, Iceland

Trip difficulty: 3 of 5.

Starts every Wednesday during summer and ends on Sundays

-Activities included: ATV, Rafting, Glacial Hike, Ice Climbing, Caving, Snorkeling, Hiking, Horse Riding

-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 Reykjavik 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 Wednesday from the 15 May to the 15 September 2012.

Rough Itinerary:

Wednesday: Hiking to the hot springs and horse riding.

Thursday: Glacier hiking and an introduction to ice climbing.

Friday: Snorkeling and caving in Þingvellir National Park.

Saturday: The Golden Circle and rafting on Hvítá river.

Sunday: An ATV trip followed by a trip to the Blue Lagoon in the afternoon.

Add a half day to your trip and upgrade it to include a whale watching adventure at sea on Monday at 9:00 or 13:00 for 8.000 ISK per person.

Details:

Price: 92.990 ISK per person.

Included:  all transfers with pick up from Reykjavík, activities, entrance fee to Blue Lagoon and packed lunch (note: no lunch included on Sunday). 

Does not include flights, dinner or accommodation, (book accommodation in Reykjavik).

Duration of trip: 5 days. Age limit: 14 years.

Detailed itinerary:

Day 1 / Wednesday

The trip starts on Wednesday morning at 8:30 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. After we head to Eldhestar farm for a horse riding trip around the farm. A great chance to experience the unique Icelandic horse and its abilities. 

Day 2 / 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 3 / Friday

On Friday 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 4 / Saturday

On Saturday 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. 

Day 5 / Sunday

On Sunday we start at 9:00 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. 

Timing of Departures: 

Wednesday: 8:30 AM for Hiking & Horse riding, back in RVK at ca. 17:00

Thursday: 8:30 AM for the glacier trip on Sólheimajökull. Back at ca. 18:00

Friday:  9:00 AM for Snorkeling & Caving, back in RVK at ca. 15:00 

Saturday: 8:00 AM for the Golden Circle & Rafting, back in RVK at ca. 19:00

Sunday: 9:00 AM for ATVs, 14:00 PM for the Blue Lagoon, back at ca. 19:00

Disclaimer:

All trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Extreme Iceland 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.