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, mission to spot the Northern Lights
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. Set off with us in the hopes of discovering one of the North´s most treasured winter sights; the Northern Lights!
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Your expert guides will pick you up from your accommodations 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 waiting for us outside.
Our first stop is the lava caves in the Blue Mountains, just outside of Reykjavík. We will walk and crawl through the ancient lava field and learn about the way Iceland was formed and continues to take shape as we are speaking. We then press onwards towards the mountains of the South shore before we take a turn to the north in the valley of Þórsmörk the legendary Thundergod! This trail is one of Iceland´s most famous off-road tracks and we will drive over several rivers. We will have a packed lunch outside at Seljalandsfoss, the 60 meter high waterfall where 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 riverbed. We will then relax and enjoy an Icelandic lamb BBQ dinner in the tranquil highland setting of Þórsmörk valley. High mountains frame þórsmörk in, and the valley is guarded by three towering glaciers, the Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindfjallajökull glaciers. 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.
Day 2:
Our second day of adventure commences with a drive from Þórsmörk and down to the highway. The first stop is Skógar Waterfall followed by an adventurous off-roading trip on the black sand beach endlessly pounded by the North Atlantic Ocean and formed by the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier over thousands of years. From the beaches we will drive up along the Jökulsá Glacier River to the aforementioned 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.
Throughout our 2 days we will cross our fingers in the hopes of spotting the otherworldly green and red showers of light that are the Aurora borealis- commonly known as the Northern Lights. If we are lucky enough to see this legendary display of colors, it will make for memories lasting a lifetime.
On our way home to Reykjavík we will have anl stop in the small town of Eyrarbakki and an option to dine at one of the local seafood restaurants, a great way to sample the local cuisine and share our favorite stories from the last 2 days.
We should be back in Reykjavík in the late evening.
You can add one of our great value multi adventure tours to your super jeep tour for an unbeatable Iceland vacation.
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. There is no guarantee of seeing the Northern Lights.
Rent hiking shoes for 1000 ISK per day.
Rent a waterproof jacket for 1000 ISK per day.
Rent waterproof pants for 1000 ISK per day.
This Tour is also available in a self drive super jeep!
Self Drive Price*: 154.990 ISK per person.
NOTE: Drivers have to be over 25 years old and hold a valid drivers license. All our super jeeps are with manual transmission.
SPECIAL OFFER: To get the Thursday special offer,
attach the coupon "SUPERJEEP2DAY"
when you go to checkout.
Guaranteed departures:
Everyday from 1st of October to 31st of March for minimum 2 persons.
Please note: for Christmas and New Years we have different availability for the 24th-26th of December and 31st of December - 1st of January. Please contact our office for further information or click
here for our holiday schedule.
Pick-up from Reykjavík, two day driver guided super jeep safari, lava caving in Leiðarendi cave, glacier hiking, one night in a mountain hut, sleeping bag, all meals (except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 2) and a visit to the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Sólheimasandur lava beach and the small fishing village Eyrarbakki, (Dinner on day 2 is not included).
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).
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2 days, 1 night.
12 years.
2 persons.
40 persons.
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. There is no guarantee of seeing the Northern Lights.
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