2 days winter/summer super jeep expedition, overnight at remote hut in the Þórsmörk valley in South Iceland.
Driver Guided super jeep tour, includes lava caving, glacier hiking and more!
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible.
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 out side Reykjavík, there we will walk, 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 guarded the valley. This is guaranteed 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, this first stop is Skógar Waterfall followed by an adventurous off road trip on the black sand beach endlessly pounded by the North Atlantic Oceand and formed by the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier has formed 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 stop in the small town of Selfoss and dine with one of the local families, a great way to sample the local cuisine and chat about Iceland in general.
We should be back in Reykjavík in the late evening.
Details:
Price:
109.990 ISK per person for 2-3 persons.
99.990 ISK per person for 4 or more persons.
Would you like to drive the super jeeps you self? Upgrade this tour to a SELF DRIVE SUPER JEEP tour for a extra charge 40.000 ISK per person.
NOTE! Allow for an extra day in Iceland after this trip in the winter time, i.e. never book a flight the morning after a winter expedition, sometimes conditions and weather can make us late getting into town!
Distance from Reykjavik: 150 km. Duration of trip: 2 days. Available: All year (depending on weather). Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum: 40 persons. Age limit: 12 years. Bring with you: Very Very Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. Also bring some warm gloves, warm socks, warm sweater and warm undergarments. Dress like you are going to the North Pole! Good hiking shoes are necessary and can be rented.
Includes: Pick up from accommodation, two day driver guided super jeep tour, lava caving in Leiðarendi and glacier hiking on Sólheimajökull, mountain and super-jeep guide and all necessary equipment to sleep in a mountain hut including sleeping bag.
Food included: Day One: Lunch and dinner. Day two: Breakfast, lunch and local dinner.
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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.