5-6 day adventure trip to Iceland including Whale watching, Snorkeling, Caving, Glacier hiking and climbing, Sightseeing and Rafting.
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible
The ultimate adventure trip to the island of Ice and Fire! The trip is built around many of our greatest activity trips and all the must see sights that South-Iceland has to offer with spare time to explore and experience on your own. From kayaking on deep Nordic fjords to witnessing boiling water erupt from the ground…. this trip has it all and much, much more!
Guaranteed departures:
1st Jun - 31st Aug from the Cintamani Center on Laugavegur 11.
Details:
Price 69.990 ISK per person.
Includes
all transfers with pick up from Reykjavík and packed lunch (no lunch
included on Tuesday whale watching tour). Does not include flights,
dinner or accommodation, (book accommodation in Reykjavik).
Minimum 2 persons, maximum 14 persons. Depending on weather. Duration of trip: 5-6 days. Age limit: 14 years old.
Rough itinerary:
Thursday: 09:00 Glacier hiking and ice climbing on Sólheimajökull glacier, back to Reykjavík around 18:00.
Friday: 09:00 The Golden circle and rafting on Hvítá river, back to Reykjavík around 19:00.
Saturday: 09:00 Snorkeling and caving in Thingvellir national park and back in Reykjavík around 15:00.
Sunday: 08:20 Horseback riding and visit to the Blue Lagoon, back to Reykjavik around 16:30.
Monday: Optional, 09:00 Sea kayaking on Hvalfjörður fjord for 13.490 isk per person.
Tuesday: 09:00 Whale watching from Reykjavík down town harbor, back to Reykjavík at 12:00 for city sight seeing.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 The trip starts on Thursday morning we head along the South Coast towards the glaciers. Arriving at Sólheimjökull glacier we gear up for a glacier hike. Sólheimajökull is a crawling glacier and is therefore rugged, cracked and utterly breathtaking. After about an hour of glacier hiking we stop at some of the many ice walls. There you can, under the supervision of experts, try your hand at climbing the ice. On the way back to Reykjavík we make a short stop at the Skógafoss waterfall.
Day 2 On Friday morning we head out for an amazing visit to the Golden Circle. There we will see the Geysir hot spring area, the Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir national park. We dine at Drumbo base camp before we raft the beautiful and exciting Hvítá river. Afterwards you can relax in the hot tubs or sauna.
Day 3 On Saturday we explore the hidden world of the lava field between Þingvellir and Laugarvatn. Walking into the cave, discovering the marvels that the volcanic activity has created. The second adventure of the day is a surreal and breathtaking snorkeling visit to the Silfra ravine in the heart of the park. The Silfra is located on the boundary between America and Europe and offers crystal clear underwater views of the lava fissure. Silfra is one of the top ten dive sites in the world and it’s even better for snorkeling.
Day 4 On Sunday morning we head to Eldhestar horse farm for a horse riding trip around the farm followed by a lunch. A great chance to experience the unique Icelandic horse and its abilities. After the riding tour we visit the world famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing afternoon in its hot spring waters before heading back to Reykjavík in the afternoon.
Day 5 On Monday it is optional to go on a sea kayaking adventure on the spectacular Hvalfjordur fjord. The kayaking is a stoic and relaxing trip in one of the deep fjords of the North-Atlantic Ocean.
Day 6 On Tuesday morning we explore the open sea with a whale watching excursion from Reykjavik down town harbor. After the trip you can go shopping and sightseeing in Reykjavik. Come to our shop down town Reykjavík for maps and info.
Disclaimer:
All 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.