Mountain biking adventure tour from the Blue Lagoon and around the Reykjanes Penisula.
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible. Rated: Challenging
Join us for a mountain bike tour of the "steamy peninsula" Reykjanes, located on the southwestern tip of Iceland. This lunar landscape with craters and hot springs will leave a strong impression!
We pick up our mountain bikers at a Reykjavik hotel and drive to the famous Blue Lagoon. Our tour begins by cycling from the lagoon through gently rolling terrains with a magnificent, mountainous panorama view. We will ride to Eldvörp, a row of craters northwest of the village Grindavik. These stunning craters were formed in the Reykjanes Fires 1210-1240 AD in the Svartsengi volcanic system. This area was used by the Apollo flight crew to practice moon walking. This beautiful landscape with craters and lava is one of a kind! Steam can be seen flowing from one crater, the temperature inside measuring around 80° C.
We continue cycling, biking to the fishing village Grindavik. We cycle to Hópsnes, a beautiful cape with lighthouses, shipwreks and pounding waves. This coastline is home to vast birdlife.
Our tour ends with a swim in the Blue Lagoon, a great way to end a wonderful day of cycling! This famous lagoon is made of warm geothermal seawater with natural active ingredients; mineral salts, silica and blue green algae. The lagoon has been voted the best medical spa worldwide and has for years been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches. After unwinding in the lagoon we drive our cyclists back to Reykjavik- relaxed and enriched with the breathtaking raw nature Iceland has to offer!
Guaranteed departures:
Wednesdays and Sundays at 09:00 from the 15th of May to the 15th of October for a minimum of 2 persons. On request for minimum 4 persons on other days.
Meeting point:
The meeting point for this tour is at 09:00 at the Icelandic Travel Market Tourist Information Center in Bankastræti 2, downtown Reykjavik (see map below).
Pick up is at 8:30-9:00 from hotels.
Details:
Price: 29.990 ISK per person.
Includes: pick-up from your hotel, bike, helmet , guide, lunch and admission to Blue Lagoon.
Distance from Reykjavik: 45 km / 26 miles.
Length of bike tour: 22 km / 14 miles .
Duration of trip: 6 - 7 hours.
Available: 15th of May - 15th of October (depending on weather and conditions).
Minimum: 2 persons on guaranteed dates (see above), 4 persons on other dates (depending on availability).
Maximum: 25 pax.
Age limit: 12 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, some headgear and gloves are recommended. Also bring a swim suit and a towel. We do recommend good hiking boots!!
PLEASE NOTE: Your feet will get wet as we cross the rivers.
Click on the map to see the route from the Arctic Adventrues office to the meeting point for the mountain bikes:
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All mountain biking 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.