Mountain bike adventure tour in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible. Rated: Challenging
Leaving the busy Skaftafell National Park visitor center and it´s
surroundings for an amazing, off the beaten track, bike ride should be
one of your easier choices while travelling around Iceland. We will bike
over sands and glacier-rivers, past a glacier tongue, into Iceland’s
tallest birch forest. This ride will take you from one extreme landscape
to another while stopping at some of the locals best kept secrets.
Biking through the Morsárdalur valley we will witness first hand the
destructive path left by the quickly receding Morsárjökull glacier and
the river it feeds. We will aim for a forest, yes - a forest in Iceland,
formerly guarded by trolls and outlaws but open for those that join us
on this ride. We will then leave our bikes behind for a short hike up.
Vestragil where we can soak our weary feet in a hot spring and for the
braver of the bunch, a dive into true Icelandic spring water- it is as
clear and cold as they say!
Due to the National Park´s
restrictions on biking this is a unique opportunity to explore the park
in a short amount of time, learning about the natural history of the
area with our experienced guides. Rent a bike or bring your own and join
us through this wonderland of fire and ice.
Disclaimer:
Clients are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at
their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all
times in accordance with Glacier Guides guidelines and must take proper
responsibility for their own safety. Glacier hiking and related
activities carry inherent risks and each Client will be requested by
Glacier Guides to sign liability releases and assumptions of risk prior
to all excursions.
You can rent hiking shoes for 1.000 ISK and waterproof clothing for 500 ISK per item in Skaftafell.
Guaranteed departures:
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from the 15th of May to the 15th of September for minimum 3 persons.
Bike trip, a short hike, bike, helmet, and packed lunch.
Warm and waterproof clothing, headwear, and gloves.
5-6 hours.
10 years (minimum height 140 cm to fit the rental bikes).
3 persons.
7 persons per trip.
330 km / 205 miles.
Disclaimer:
Clients are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at
their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all
times in accordance with Glacier Guides guidelines and must take proper
responsibility for their own safety. Glacier hiking and related
activities carry inherent risks and each Client will be requested by
Glacier Guides to sign liability releases and assumptions of risk prior
to all excursions.
There are no frequently asked questions
available for this tour yet! If you have any questions please drop us a line at
info@adventures.is. To take a look at our general FAQ please
click here. Thank you!