Active Adventure Tour in Iceland

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The Viking Challenge tours are filled with awesome adventure activities that are fun, while providing insight into Iceland’s culture and daily life. You’ll be based in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland - in accommodations ranging from guesthouse to first class hotel. From there the daily activities take you right into the heart of Iceland’s nature, with challenging adventures, and fun ways to experience Iceland’s unique natural world.

The Viking Challenge Active Tour is for those 14 and up. This vibrant multi-activity program is based for 7 nights in Reykjavík with a choice of accommodations.

Minimum age: 14 years.

Itinerary

Transfer on your own to the hotel.

GOLDEN CIRCLE & WHITE RIVER RAFTING

You’ll visit Þingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Then experience Iceland’s glacial rivers with a 2 hour white river rafting through some exciting rapids and deep gorges. Lunch included. Duration 10 hours.

GLACIAL HIKE & ICE CLIMBING

See the lovely landscape of South Iceland, including the dramatic Skógafoss waterfall. You’ll experience glaciers on a 4 hour guided glacial walk & ice climbing adventure close to Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Packed lunch included. Duration 9 hours.

ATV RIDE & BLUE LAGOON

The moon or Iceland? Decide for yourself during a 3-4 hour ATV-adventure on the volcanic Reykjanes peninsula and the Mid-Atlantic ridge. Then soak it off in the afternoon with a relaxing bath at the famous Blue Lagoon. Duration 9-10 hours.

HORSES & WHALES

In the morning you can explore Reykjavik on your own or visit one of the many geothermal swimming pools. Midday you’ll have a 2 ½ to 3 hour ride on Iceland’s famous horses (less experienced riders have a shorter option). In the afternoon you’ll have a whale & bird watching cruise from Reykjavík harbor. Duration 9 hours. Light lunch included.

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LEISURE DAY

Its time to relax, shop, visit museums, discover the city own your own or select an optional bus excursion or activity tour. What about sea angling, caving and snorkeling? Maybe a tour to West Iceland that includes a 8x8 glacier truck adventure?

HIKING CHALLENGE

Today you’ll see Iceland on your own two feet, with a 3-4 hour hike into the mountains and volcanic landscape of Southwest Iceland and the chance to bathe in a natural hot river in the wilderness. Packed lunch included. Hiking distance about 7 km. Duration with transfers is about 6 hours.

Arrangements end after breakfast.

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