Multi Trip: 4 Day Driver Guided Super Jeep Safari to the Central Highlands, River Rafting, Glacier Hiking, Ice Climbing & Hot Spring Bathing
Fjallabak literally means “behind the mountains”, here hidden behind Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull lies a vast untouched wilderness like no other in the world. Here glaciers reach for the skies, deep blue mountain lakes fill steep valleys with sharp green peaks on all sides. Lost hot springs in secluded valleys far, far away from civilization will relax and calm you as you take in the spectacular views.
After the Golden Circle and river rafting we will visit the famous Landmannalaugar hot springs where we will hike in the colorful rhyolite mountains and bathe in the natural pool. Next is the magnificent Syðra Fjallabak drive to the Strútur hut and a hike to the amazing Strútslaug natural hot springs. We will drive along side Mýrdalsjökull glacier, crossing many rivers and enjoying breathtaking unforgettable views of Iceland. After stopping at Eldgjá volcanic rift we descend down to the Skaftá glacier river, which we will follow up to Langisjór highland lake. This secluded lake is rimmed in by steep, lush green volcanoes and at the end of the lake the biggest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull glacier, rises up. By following a secret track that lies through the lake we get to shores where the beauty is staggering, the seclusion is complete, and you will never see anything like this anywhere else in the world. At the end of the lake, by Vatnajökull, we ascend the Breiðbak mountain range where we will have an unobstructed view of the whole area. At last we drive south to the coastal town of Vík í Mýrdal on road number 1. Following the south coast towards Reykjavík we will stop at Reynisdrangar cliffs, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, go glacier hiking and ice climbing on Sólheimajökull and drive the black lava sand beaches with the surf just meters away.
Rough itinerary:
Day 1: Reykjavík - The Golden Circle - Þjórsárdalur - Landmannalaugar.
Day 2: Landmannalaugar - Álftavatn - Mælifellssandur- Strútsslaug
- Strútur.
Day 3: Strútur - Eldgjá - Langisjór.
Day 4: Langisjór - Fjallabak - Vík - Skógafoss - Reykjavík.
Guaranteed departures with pick up from your accommodation*: From 20th of June to 31st of September for a minimum of 2 persons.
Behind the Mountains Details:
Price: Driver Guided Price: 229.990 ISK per person.
Add 1.000 ISK per day to rent hiking shoes.
Add 70.000 ISK to upgrade to a self drive trip.
Availability: June 20th to 31st of September (depending on snow conditions and weather permitting).
Departure: 8:00 - 8:30.
Minimum: 2 persons and maximum 14 persons.
Duration: 4 days and 3 nights.
Including: Pick-up from Reykjavík, four day driver guided super jeep safari, river rafting, glacier hiking, ice climbing, hot spring bathing, all meals (except breakfast on one day 1 and dinner on day 4), tents and cooking gear. This is a DIY (do it yourself) trip: participants help with pitching camp, cooking, doing the dishes and so forth. Full service, V.I.P version of this trip is available on request. We recommend that you bring some snacks and drinks to bring along in the jeep.
You need to bring: A full equipment list is available upon request. If you let us know in advance you can rent hiking shoes, waterproof pants, a jacket, a sleeping bag, mattress and a pillow.
Age limit: 12 years old, 14 years old or shoe size 35 EUR (for crampons) for the glacier hiking tour.
Note: Never book a flight the morning after a winter expedition because sometimes we are late getting into town due to weather and snow conditions (especially in the winter time).
Accommodation: We can book accommodation at the Reykjavik Backpackers for your nights in Reykjavík before and after the trip.
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Disclaimer: All glacier and super jeep 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.