5 days adventure trip to Iceland in winter, based in Reykjavík. Trip difficulty: 3 out of 5 possible Wednesday-Sunday -Activities included:
-Sites visited: Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, Skógafoss & Blue Lagoon.
Here is the all time greatest winter trip to the island of Ice and Fire! It includes all the greatest adventures that the arctic winter and Iceland have to offer. Such as, exploring an outlet glacier on foot and ice climbing the glacier walls and snorkeling in the icy waters where America and Europe meet. We will also visit the Geysir hot springs, walk down to the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, marvel at the hidden world of an Icelandic lave cave and soak in the Blue Lagoon… and believe it or not, there is lots more included for the amazing price of 74.990 ISK!
Guaranteed departures: Every Wednesday starting at 9:00 AM from the 12th of September – 14th of May. Pick-ups from hotels in Reykjavík are between 9:00 and 9:30 AM.
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. Rough Itinerary: Wednesday: ATV ride (Mountain Ride) and Horse Riding.
Thursday: Snorkeling in the Silfra in Þingvellir, afternoon off.
Friday: The Golden Circle and Lava Caving in the Leiðarendi Cave (Golden Grand Slam).
Saturday: Glacial hike with introduction to ice climbing on Sólheimajökull and visit to the Skógafoss waterfall (Blue Ice).
Sunday: Sleep in and explore Reykjavik on your own followed by a visit to the Blue Lagoon in the afternoon.
Upgrade this trip to include the Northern Lights Hunt in a super-jeep that includes a lobster dinner down on Iceland’s south coast for 24.990 ISK* * Between 15th of October and 15th of March.
Details: Price: 74.990 ISK per person. Add 2.500 Isk for a solo ATV.
Available: 16th of September to 14th of May.
Guaranteed departures: Every Wednesday at 9:00.
Minimum 2 persons. Maximum: 14 persons
Included: all transfers with a pick up from Reykjavík, a packed lunch (note: no lunch included on Thursday and Sunday) and entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon. Does not include flights, dinner or accommodation, (book accommodation in Reykjavik).
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves, bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Age limit: 14 years.
Duration of trip: 5 days.
We can book accommodation at the Reykjavik Backpackers for your nights in Reykjavik.
Click here for details on our cancellation policy. Detailed itinerary: Day 1 / Wednesday:
On Wednesday we we go for a full throttle ATV bike trip along the mountains and up to a mountain valley close by. Racing through the lava fields is a truly exciting adventure and a great way to explore the hills and mountains on the outskirts of Reykjavik. Afterwards you will have lunch at the "Little Coffeshop" (Litla Kaffistofan) before we head to Eldhestar horse farm for a horse-riding trip around the farm. This is a great chance to experience the unique Icelandic horse and its abilities.
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: 9:00 -9:30 AM for ATV & Horse riding, 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.
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.