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From Bangarara

Our day tour was delayed by a blow out but then we were off to Sólheimajökull for our walk.

My clothing for the day had been carefully planned out as I feel the cold, so I was fitted out with: thermal vest and leggings, thin fleece, trackie bottoms, thick fleece, waterproof trousers, waterproof outer jacket... then socks, waterproof socks, leather walking boots, fleece hat and thermal waterproof gloves. This turned out to be just right for the glacier.

When we arrived at the car park facing the glacier we were then fitted out with a harness, helmet, crampons and ice picks. The crampons only took a short while to get used to, taking on a more 'John Wayne' walk and we set out on to the glacier. After the initial hail flurry that attacked us, the weather was generally fine and we could see a good stretch uncovered by cloud.

Next we tried our hands at ice-climbing, with my volunteering to go first. Armed with two picks and my trust crampons (and thankfully a sturdy rope secured and held by our guide Ingó.) I took my first swing. It was easier than I expected to get a good hold with the picks, the difficulties lay in getting a decent footing, but fairly quickly I was up near where the rope was tethered and it was time to lean back and walk back down the ice face.

We each had a turn and then took a further walk on the glacier before turning back to the bus for a very welcome sandwich and drink.

Ingó was a great guide, giving us information along the drive about the volcanic eruptions, introducing us to a little Icelandic music and making sure we were safe on the glacier. He also made sure we had some great chocolate cookies while we were up there!

Do not forget your camera!

  • Visited November 2011
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Northern Lights Chase - Super Jeep Evening Tour with Caving

A winter evening spent on a super-jeep tour with lava caving and lobster dinner

Trip Difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Easy.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Reykjavík on an enormous Super-jeep with an expert guide at the wheel. The search for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) is on! We start by exploring the hidden world in and under the lava field located in the Blue Mountains only 25 minutes drive from Reykjavik. Walking down into the lava cave Leiðarendi and discovering the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past is an adventure that everyone can join and enjoy. On your underworld adventure you will see the magical rock formations left behind in the last volcanic eruption and in winter the cave is likely to be filled with glistening icicles of all shapes and sizes, a sight not soon forgotten.

After being underground we head on to Rauda Husid restaurant in Eyrarbakki village on the south coast where a two course dinner (350 gr. lobster and dessert) is waiting for us. Rauda husid is one of Iceland’s most renowned seafood restaurants especially famous for its lobster dinner, located 60 km from Reykjavik surrounded by the pitch-black Icelandic winter night. From there our hunt continues.

To be able to see the Auroras you will need to be far from city lights and from Eyrarbakki we will not have to travel far until the mountains provide the shadows we need. On cloudless and clear winter evenings, with luck on our side, we may be able to spot this beautiful and elusive natural phenomenon. Vivid and bright, the dancing northern lights in the Arctic skies are a sight to remember.

Please note that this tour is highly dependent on weather conditions and we reserve the right to cancel if the circumstances are not in our favor.

Details:
Price: 27.990 ISK per person (minimum 2 persons)

Available: 1st of October - 15th of March (depending on weather, snow & cloud conditions).

If you have booked a Northern Lights Excursions with us, please call us at 16:00 on the day of your trip to confirm if we are going. The information telephone is +354-562-7000.

Duration of trip: approx 6 hours. Age limit: 10 years. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. Good hiking shoes and gloves are recommended!

Includes: Pick up from accommodation in Reykjavik, caving, guided super jeep/truck chase for the Northern Lights and a two course dinner.

Click here for details on our cancellation policy.

Disclaimer:
All adventure 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.