Multi Trip: 4 Day Driver Guided Super Jeep Safari to the Central Highlands, River Rafting, Glacier Hiking, Ice Climbing & Hot Spring Bathing
Fjallabak literally means “behind the mountains”, here hidden behind Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull lies a vast untouched wilderness like no other in the world. Here glaciers reach for the skies, deep blue mountain lakes fill steep valleys with sharp green peaks on all sides. Lost hot springs in secluded valleys far, far away from civilization will relax and calm you as you take in the spectacular views.
After the Golden Circle and river rafting we will visit the famous Landmannalaugar hot springs where we will hike in the colorful rhyolite mountains and bathe in the natural pool. Next is the magnificent Syðra Fjallabak drive to the Strútur hut and a hike to the amazing Strútslaug natural hot springs. We will drive along side Mýrdalsjökull glacier, crossing many rivers and enjoying breathtaking unforgettable views of Iceland. After stopping at Eldgjá volcanic rift we descend down to the Skaftá glacier river, which we will follow up to Langisjór highland lake. This secluded lake is rimmed in by steep, lush green volcanoes and at the end of the lake the biggest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull glacier, rises up. By following a secret track that lies through the lake we get to shores where the beauty is staggering, the seclusion is complete, and you will never see anything like this anywhere else in the world. At the end of the lake, by Vatnajökull, we ascend the Breiðbak mountain range where we will have an unobstructed view of the whole area. At last we drive south to the coastal town of Vík í Mýrdal on road number 1. Following the south coast towards Reykjavík we will stop at Reynisdrangar cliffs, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, go glacier hiking and ice climbing on Sólheimajökull and drive the black lava sand beaches with the surf just meters away.
Rough itinerary:
Day 1: Reykjavík - The Golden Circle - Þjórsárdalur - Landmannalaugar.
Day 2: Landmannalaugar - Álftavatn - Mælifellssandur- Strútsslaug
Details:
Price:
Driver Guided Price: 229.990 ISK per person.
Add 1.000 ISK per day to rent hiking shoes.
Add 70.000 ISK to upgrade to a self drive trip.
Available: 20th of June to 31st of September (depending on weather and snow conditions).
Guaranteed departures: Everyday 8:00 from Reykjavík.
Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum 14 persons.
Duration of trip: 4 days, 3 nights.
Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík, four day driver guided super jeep safari, river rafting, glacier hiking, ice climbing, hot spring bathing, all meals (except breakfast on one day 1 and dinner on day 4), tents and cooking gear. This is a DIY (do it yourself) trip: participants help with pitching camp, cooking, doing the dishes and so forth. Full service, V.I.P version of this trip is available on request. We recommend that you bring some snacks and drinks to bring along in the jeep.
Bring with you: See equipment list which is available on request. (Note: hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants, sleeping bags, mattresses and pillows can be rented if you let us know in advance).
Age limit: 12 years.
Please 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!
Accommodation: We can book accommodation at the Reykjavik Backpackers for your nights in Reykjavík before and after the trip.