Iceland adventure day tours
| country: | Iceland |
| departures: | Departures available all year round for ice climbing, caving and cycling. Hiking available from April - September and climbing available June - August. Departures can be arranged to suit you with a minimum of 4 people (minimum 6 people for climbing & cycling) |
| price: | From K5990 (approx £42) - K11990 (approx £84) (1 day) excluding flights. Price depends on activity chosen |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Glacial hiking & ice climbing: From K9990 (approx £70) (1 day) ex flights, with pick-up from Reykjavik from K11900 (approx £84).
This trip takes you to the frozen glacial tongue that is Sólheimajökull. It is an otherworldly scene, rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. Walk on the glacier and observe the spectacular surroundings. Then we find a ice wall on the glacier and try our hand at ice climbing. We will provide you with all the tools you need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines. The safety line will make sure that even though you lose your grip you will not fall to the ground. As we drive back to Reykjavik we will stop at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall.
Minimum age: 14 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended! No knowledge of the sport required.
Caving: From K5990 (approx £42) (1 day) ex flights, includes pick-up from Reykjavik.
Explore a hidden world of the lava field between Þingvellir and Laugarvatn. Walking in a cave and discovering the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past is a trip that everyone can undertake. The Gjábakkahellir cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and is situated in one of the most active volcano areas in the world. We climb, crawl and walk on our travel beneath the surface. Really cool trip for those that are not afraid of the dark and want to experience something totally out of the ordinary!
Minimum age: 12 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. Good hiking boots and gloves are recommended! We supply headlight and a helmet. No knowledge of the sport required.
Hiking Mt. Hekla or Eyjafjallajökull Glacier: From K9990 (approx £70) - K11990 (approx £84) (1 day) ex flights, with pick-up from Reykjavik from K14590 (approx £102) - K15590 (approx £109) ex flights.
Mt. Hekla is undeniably Iceland’s most famous mountain. It is the second most active volcano in Iceland. For hundreds of years the mountain was believed to be the gateway to hell and no one dared climbing it. Until Eggert Ólafsson succeeded in summiting the mountain in the summer of 1750. Since then hiking to the top of Mt. Hekla has become a popular route. The view from the top of Mt. Hekla is wide and beautiful; you can see all of Fjallabak mountains, up to Vatnajökull glacier (Europe’s biggest glacier) not to mention all the evidence of recent and longstanding volcanic activity.
The Eyjafjallajölkull glacier and volcano rises straight up from the South Iceland coast with an intricate pattern of valleys, canyons and fissures. This is a long and challenging hike in scenic surroundings, up from sea level through a crevassed riddled glacier to one of the highest peaks in Iceland. From the top of Eyjafjallajökull you can, on a clear day, literally see half the island and its waters including; Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Mt. Hekla, Tindfjallajökull glacier and the Vestmannaeyjar Islands 11 km of the coast. If you are up to the challenge then skiing down is certainly one of the most unique rides you will ever have.
Minimum age: 16 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking boots are a vital!
Rock climbing: From K5990 (approx £42) (1 day) ex flights, with pick-up from Reykjavik from K7990 (approx £56).
Have you ever wanted to test your climbing abilities? Here is your chance to try climbing up vertical walls with only your wit and strength to rely on... with your professional guide and safety line of course. The safety line makes sure that even though you lose your grip you will get a second chance at climbing the cliff. This is a challenging trip that offers as much excitement and fun as you can ask for!
Minimum age: 12 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. No knowledge of the sport required.
Cycling across Reykjavik: From K5990 (approx £42) (1 day) ex flights
The trip starts at the Cintamani Store in the city center and we first ride to the Town Hall where we make a stop to see the huge topographical map of Iceland situated inside the hall. Then we continue towards the North Atlantic Ocean and cycle a long the coast to Nauthólsvík alcove. Nauthólsvík is the only artificially heated beach in the world and if you want you can dip your toes into the water (just so you can say you went bathing in one of the coldest oceans). Then we cycle up to the Pearl on top of the Öskjuhlíð hill. From there we will gain an unsurpassed view of the capital area and its surrounding mountains. On the way up to the Pearl we will also see a geysir, an exact replica of the original one. From the Pearl we ride downhill into the city center again and swing by the Hallgrímskirkja Church and stop at nearby café to relax. The trip then ends where it started.
Minimum age: 10 years.
Bring with you: Protection from the elements i.e. warm outdoor clothing and waterproof jacket and pants. Good gloves are recommended. We supply: Bike and a helmet.
This trip takes you to the frozen glacial tongue that is Sólheimajökull. It is an otherworldly scene, rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. Walk on the glacier and observe the spectacular surroundings. Then we find a ice wall on the glacier and try our hand at ice climbing. We will provide you with all the tools you need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines. The safety line will make sure that even though you lose your grip you will not fall to the ground. As we drive back to Reykjavik we will stop at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall.
Minimum age: 14 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended! No knowledge of the sport required.
Caving: From K5990 (approx £42) (1 day) ex flights, includes pick-up from Reykjavik.
Explore a hidden world of the lava field between Þingvellir and Laugarvatn. Walking in a cave and discovering the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past is a trip that everyone can undertake. The Gjábakkahellir cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and is situated in one of the most active volcano areas in the world. We climb, crawl and walk on our travel beneath the surface. Really cool trip for those that are not afraid of the dark and want to experience something totally out of the ordinary!
Minimum age: 12 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. Good hiking boots and gloves are recommended! We supply headlight and a helmet. No knowledge of the sport required.
Hiking Mt. Hekla or Eyjafjallajökull Glacier: From K9990 (approx £70) - K11990 (approx £84) (1 day) ex flights, with pick-up from Reykjavik from K14590 (approx £102) - K15590 (approx £109) ex flights.
Mt. Hekla is undeniably Iceland’s most famous mountain. It is the second most active volcano in Iceland. For hundreds of years the mountain was believed to be the gateway to hell and no one dared climbing it. Until Eggert Ólafsson succeeded in summiting the mountain in the summer of 1750. Since then hiking to the top of Mt. Hekla has become a popular route. The view from the top of Mt. Hekla is wide and beautiful; you can see all of Fjallabak mountains, up to Vatnajökull glacier (Europe’s biggest glacier) not to mention all the evidence of recent and longstanding volcanic activity.
The Eyjafjallajölkull glacier and volcano rises straight up from the South Iceland coast with an intricate pattern of valleys, canyons and fissures. This is a long and challenging hike in scenic surroundings, up from sea level through a crevassed riddled glacier to one of the highest peaks in Iceland. From the top of Eyjafjallajökull you can, on a clear day, literally see half the island and its waters including; Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Mt. Hekla, Tindfjallajökull glacier and the Vestmannaeyjar Islands 11 km of the coast. If you are up to the challenge then skiing down is certainly one of the most unique rides you will ever have.
Minimum age: 16 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking boots are a vital!
Rock climbing: From K5990 (approx £42) (1 day) ex flights, with pick-up from Reykjavik from K7990 (approx £56).
Have you ever wanted to test your climbing abilities? Here is your chance to try climbing up vertical walls with only your wit and strength to rely on... with your professional guide and safety line of course. The safety line makes sure that even though you lose your grip you will get a second chance at climbing the cliff. This is a challenging trip that offers as much excitement and fun as you can ask for!
Minimum age: 12 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. No knowledge of the sport required.
Cycling across Reykjavik: From K5990 (approx £42) (1 day) ex flights
The trip starts at the Cintamani Store in the city center and we first ride to the Town Hall where we make a stop to see the huge topographical map of Iceland situated inside the hall. Then we continue towards the North Atlantic Ocean and cycle a long the coast to Nauthólsvík alcove. Nauthólsvík is the only artificially heated beach in the world and if you want you can dip your toes into the water (just so you can say you went bathing in one of the coldest oceans). Then we cycle up to the Pearl on top of the Öskjuhlíð hill. From there we will gain an unsurpassed view of the capital area and its surrounding mountains. On the way up to the Pearl we will also see a geysir, an exact replica of the original one. From the Pearl we ride downhill into the city center again and swing by the Hallgrímskirkja Church and stop at nearby café to relax. The trip then ends where it started.
Minimum age: 10 years.
Bring with you: Protection from the elements i.e. warm outdoor clothing and waterproof jacket and pants. Good gloves are recommended. We supply: Bike and a helmet.
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
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On our adventure tours through the magnificent Icelandic nature we place a heavy emphasis on our leave no trace policy:
At the start of every trip we will provide participants with information on how best to pass through with out leaving their mark, so future generations can visit these special places in their natural state. Each trip has a different approach for example a caving trip and riding trip have different focus points. This means for example that on hiking trips we always try to stay on already existing paths, on riding trips we always stay on riding paths, there for minimizing impact on our surroundings. On every trip all participants are instructed not to remove anything from site and try their utmost not to disturb wild life. On glacial hikes and caving trips absolutely NOTHING is left behind in these fragile and unique environments. When we need transport between places or transfer of people, luggage or supplies we offset the carbon emission through the Icelandic Carbon fund. We take part in the Icelandic Nature Conservation organization and through them take an active part in supervision over constructions in the highlands of Iceland. The organization is public forum that issues statements and gives their opinion on all matters concerning construction in the Icelandic nature. We recycle as much of our waste as possible. Both at our office, at our base camps, in our restaurant and on tours we take all waste with us and dispose of it after the trip. We only use local guides, Icelanders that are passionate about their environment and its conservation. We run our own guide school here in Iceland. There we train all our own guides. Environmental matters are kind of imprinted in all Icelanders. We are the only nation that depends solely on renewable energies for heating our houses and creating electricity (no fossil fuels except for cars). The conservation of electricity here in Iceland is therefore not the same big issue as else where in Europe. We also have an abundant supply of water since we have very much rain- and snowfall. In addition to that the Icelandic nature is so unspoiled that all running water in Iceland is fit for drinking, right out of the rivers and streams. Hence bottled water is not an environmental concern, it is not used on any of our trips. Every single trip we operate is genially Icelandic, packed lunches are made with Icelandic ingredients such as cabin smoked lamb from Húsavík, dried fish from Vestfirðir. If we dine in restaurants we eat for example at Rauða Húsið or Hafið Bláa Icelandic seafood restaurants in the small towns of Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri on North Atlantic coast. All our services are performed in the countryside or highlands and we are fiercely local, using only hostels, guesthouses or hotels where we have a personal relationship with its owners and staff. |
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