Highlights
- Go off-roading in the Thorsmork Valley in a Super Jeep
- Trek the Sólheimajökull glacier and hike the Fimmvörðuháls trail
- Ride a fat bike on a self-guided adventure
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Super Jeep off-roading and Thorsmork hike | Hvolsvöllur |
| Day 2 | Southern coast ice walk and waterfall hike | Hvolsvöllur |
| Day 3 | Self-guided fat bike trek; departure |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Super Jeep Off-Roading and Thorsmork Hike
Meet your guide in the center of Reykjavik and travel to your starting point in Hvolsvöllur, just over an hour southeast of the capital. Hop into your Super Jeep and drive across the wilds of Iceland to reach your hiking starting point in Þórsmörk (Thorsmork). Þórsmörk is located in southern Iceland and is surrounded by the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and two ice-capped volcanoes: Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
Breathe in the fresh air and explore the untouched wilderness. On the way in and out of Þórsmörk, you'll stop to appreciate the scenery, like Gígjökull—an outlet glacier close to where Eyjafjallajökull erupted in 2010. Return to Hvolsvöllur to check in to your accommodation at Midgard Base Camp and relax any tired muscles in their rooftop sauna or hot tub.
Hiking distance: 5 miles
Hiking duration: 4 hours
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Day 2: Southern Coast Ice Walk and Waterfall Hike
Start the day early and make your way towards Iceland's southern coast with a stop at the stunning waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Take in the sights at Reynisfjara and walk its black sand beach with the craggy cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop.
Put your crampons on and join your professional guide for a two-hour walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier before driving to your next location. Stretch your legs and go on a two-hour hike along the Fimmvörðuháls trail to reach the beautiful waterfalls of Skógarheiði — they become ice-caves in the winter! Return to Midgard Base Camp in Hvolsvöllur for the night.
Day 3: Self-Guided Fat Bike Trek
After breakfast, grab your fat bike (a bike with oversized tires built for rugged off-roading) and head 10 miles down a local fishermen's trail to a famous salmon river, Eystri Ranga. Then feel free to explore the local caves. If you are up for more of a challenge, try a three-hour biking route instead and then meet your guide for a short hike up Þríhyrningur Mountain (1476-foot elevation gain). Then head back to Hvolsvöllur for a relaxing swim before catching the bus back to Reykjavik.
Biking duration:2 hours
Hiking distance: 3 miles
Hiking duration:2 hours
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