Multi Trip: 2 Day Super Jeep Expedition to the Valley of Thor in South Iceland, Overnight in a Remote Mountain Hut, Lava Caving & Glacier Hiking on Sólheimajökull Glacier Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible. Rated: Challenging -Activities included:
Get ready for two days of exploring the Icelandic outdoors, discovering dramatic landscapes and wild, untouched nature in one the unique Icelandic monster-jeeps.
Your expert super-jeep driver guides will pick you up from your accommodation in Reykjavik and before the tour starts we will have a short briefing on the adventures that lie ahead. We then load up our luggage and board the specially modified 4x4 off-road vehicle that is ready for us outside.
Our first stop is the lava caves in the Blue Mountains, just outside Reykjavík. There we will walk and crawl through the ancient lava field and learn about the way Iceland was formed and it continues to take shape before our very eyes. We then power onwards down from the mountains to the south shore before we take a turn to the north in the legendary valley of 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 at the Gígjökull outlet glacier. We will have packed lunch outside at the Seljalandsfoss, the 60 meter high waterfall that you can walk behind and see from the inside – out! Just 15 minutes 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 tower above the valley and guard it. This is guaranteed to be 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 from Þórsmörk and down to the highway, the first stop is Skógar Waterfall followed by an adventurous off road trip on the black sand beach endlessly pounded by the North Atlantic Ocean and formed by the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier over the millennia’s. From the beaches we will drive up along the Jökulsá Glacier River to the before mentioned Sólheimajökull glacier. There we will strap on crampons (spikes for the soles of our shoes) 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 have an optional stop in the small town of Eyrarbakki and dine at one of the local sea food restaurants, a great way to sample the local cuisine and chat about Iceland in general.
We should be back in Reykjavík in the late evening.
Guaranteed departures for minimum 2 persons: Everyday all year round with pick-up from your accommodation. You can add one of our great value multi adventure tours to your super jeep tour for an unbeatable Iceland vacation. Click the icons for more.
Details:
Price: Self Drive Price: 159.990 ISK per person for 2-3 persons.
Self Drive Price: 149.990 ISK per person for 4 or more persons. Add 1.000 ISK per day to rent hiking shoes.
This Tour is also available in a driver guided super jeep!
Driver Guided Price: 119.990 ISK per person for 2-3 persons. Driver Guided Price: 109.990 ISK per person for 4 or more persons. Available: All year (depending on weather and snow conditions).
Guaranteed departures: Everyday 9:00.
Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum 40 persons.
Duration of trip: 2 days.
Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík, two day driver guided super jeep safari, lava caving in Leiðarendi cave, glacier hiking and an intorduction to ice climbing, on Sólheimajökull glacier, one night in a mountain hut, sleeping bag, all meals (except breakfast on day 1) and a visit to the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Sólheimasandur lava beach and the small fishing village Eyrarbakki.
Bring with you: Very very warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, warm gloves, warm socks, warm sweater, warm undergarments and good hiking shoes. (Note: hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented if you let us know in advance).
Click here to see a full equipment list. Age limit: 12 years, 14 years or shoe size 35 EUR (for crampons) for glacier hiking.
No knowledge of the sports is required.
PLEASE NOTE: Driving a modified 4x4 super jeep can be very demanding and dangerous, especially in icy and wet conditions. Therefore the guide has full authority to take over the driving should he evaluate it necessary.
Off-road driving means driving dirt roads and mountain passes. Due to extreme winter conditions these roads are often hard to drive or even impassable. In such cases the guide has full authority to alter the itinerary.
Drivers have to be over 25 years old and hold a valid drivers license. All our super jeeps are with manual transmission therefore you have to be comfortable with driving a stick shift.
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If you are staying at one of the many hotels and guesthouses in the city center then your pick up for your tour will be from the Arctic Adventures main office at Laugavegur 11. The office is located in the heart of the old city center. Click here to see a map of our location. Click here to see a list of hotels in Reykjavík which are outside the city center and from which we will pick you up. Do you have any questions? Click here to see our answers to the most frequently asked questions. Click here for details on our cancellation policy. 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.