4 day kayaking and hiking trip on and around Langisjór Lake, with a stop in Landmannalaugar.
Trip difficulty 3+ out of 5 possible. Rated: Challenging
Starting from Reykjavik City in specially modified jeeps we drive up to the last untouched wilderness in Europe, the Icelandic Highlands. This huge deserted expanse is in every way conceivable magnificent, providing views and vistast that will stay with you for years to come. We camp out at the southwestern end of the beautiful Langisjór Highland lake. The following two days we paddle along this amazing lake towards the Vatnajökull glacier, the biggest in Europe. Framed in by mountains and littered with islands this highland lake is surely one of the top kayak spots in Europe. After our days of paddling we will camp out on the shores of lake and enjoy the peacefulness of the wilderness. On the fourth day we hike the Sveinstindur Mountain and gain a breathtaking view of the Vatnajökull glacier and the Fjallabak area with its rugged mountains and haunting horizon, before driving back to Reykjavik where we will arrive late evening.
Guaranteed departure dates 2011:
26th of June
24th of July
14th of August
Trips start at 8:00 AM with a pick up from your accommodation. Make sure you are ready to leave with your entire luggage at that time!
Details:
Price: 199.990 ISK per person.
If you would like you can add 70.000 ISK to upgrade to a self-drive trip.
Included: Jeep transfer from Reykjavik and back, guide and all equipment for kayaking, all camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pillow), a visit to Landmannalaugar hot springs, Langisjór highland lake and Sveinstindur mountain.
Not included: sleeping bag, mattress and pillow, but these can be rented from us. Please contact us in advance if you need to rent equipment.
Food included: Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2 & 3, breakfast and lunch on day 4.
Duration of trip: 4 days.
Distance from Reykjavík: 200 km.
Available: July - August (depending on weather).
Minimum: 4 persons. Maximum: 10 persons.
Age limit: 18 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing i.e. fleece sweater and pants, change of clothing and swimwear… bring everything you need for 4 days in the Icelandic highlands.
Please note: drivers have to be over 25 years old and hold a valid drivers license.