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 may have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.

Extras: Add 5.000 ISK per person to have a solo quad bike.
Add 1.000 ISK per person to rent hiking shoes.

Upgrade this trip to include the Northern Lights Hunt in a super-jeep and a lobster dinner down on Iceland’s south coast between 1st of October and 31st of March.

Guaranteed departures: Every Wednesday from the 16th of September – 14th of May 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.

Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík, activities and packed lunch (except on day 2 and 5). Not included: Flights, dinner and accommodation.

Bring with you: Very warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves, hiking shoes, warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), bathing suit, a towel and a change of clothing.

Duration of trip: 5 days, 4 nights.

Minimum age: 14 years or shoe size 35 EUR (for crampons).

Minimum number of participants: 2 persons.

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 may have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.

On Wednesday we start the day at Íshestar farm where we saddle up and go for an adventurous horse riding tour. We will explore the lava surrounding Mt. Helgafell volcano and ride through lava fields and across beautiful hillsides to the old Kaldársel sheep corral or to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn. After the horse riding we will have lunch at the horse center before we head to our ATV base camp on base on the Hellisheiði lava plateau. From there we head out on a two hours ATV bike trip along the mountains and through the amazing lava fields of the Blue Mountains Range.

Day 2 / Thursday:
The 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. The afternoon is left open for you to do whatever your heart desires.

Day 3 / Friday:
On Friday morning we head out for an amazing visit to the Golden Circle. There we will visit the Geysir hot spring area, the Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir national park. We dine on a traditional Icelandic meat soup at the Gullfoss Café. We will then explore the amazing Leiðarendi lava cave with its surreal heat formations and winding underground tunnel system.

Day 4 / Saturday:
On Saturday morning we head along the South Coast towards the glaciers. Arriving at Sólheimjökull glacier we gear up for a glacier hike. Sólheimajökull is a rugged, cracked and utterly breathtaking outlet glacier. After about an hour of glacier hiking we stop at one 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 5 / Sunday:
On Sunday morning you can sleep in and relax after your adventurous weekend, maybe explore Reykjavik a little before heading to the world famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing Sunday afternoon in the milky blue waters.


Timing:

Wednesday: 8:30 - 9:00 AM for Horse r-Riding & ATV's, back in RVK at 17:00

Thursday: 9:00 - 9:30 AM for Snorkeling, back in RVK at 13:00. Please note: between the 15th of November and 15th of February the pick up starts at 10:00-10:30. This is due to shorter days/daylight.

Friday: 9:00-9:30 AM for the Golden Circle & Lava Caving, back in RVK at 17:00

Saturday: 8:30-9:00 AM for the glacier trip, back to RVK at 18:00.

Sunday: The Blue Lagoon is open from 10:00 to 20:00. Choose between six different departures to the Blue Lagoon w. bus transfer. Entrance fee included in price.