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What about a weekend full of action? What about walking on ice close to the famous Eyjafjallajokull glacier? What about an awesome ATC adventure, exploring a lava cave, go snowmobiling on one of Europe's largest glaciers and bathing in the mineral rich waters of the Blue Lagoon? What about doing all that while exploring many of Iceland's most beautiful natural sights?

Itinerary

THURSDAY: Arrival transfer to hotel.

Check in at the Hotel Fosshotel Lind or similar.

FRIDAY: WALK ON ICE NEAR EYJAFJALLAJ�KULL VOLCANO & NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNT

Breakfast at the hotel.

Here is your chance to visit a glacier and not just any glacier. This trip will take you to the frozen glacial tongue that is S�lheimaj�kull with views to the famous Eyjafjallaj�kull glacier. It is a magnificent phenomenon, a rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. We will explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges. Along the way we will find an 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. A packed lunch will be served on the glacier. On our return journey to Reykjavik, we will stop at the beautiful waterfall Sk�gafoss. On this trip you get to see and do what most of the population will only dream about and very few ever try. Why not be adventurous and explore the amazing crawling glacier?

Duration of trip: 9 hours with pick-up / Departure: 09:00 / Included: Pick-up from Reykjav�k, glacier hike on S�lheimaj�kull glacier, an introduction to ice climbing, glacier gear and packed lunch. / Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended (note: hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented if you let us know in advance). / Age limit: 14 years or shoe size 35 EUR (for crampons). / Difficulty: No knowledge of the sport is required!

NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNT

In the evening we take you on a guided northern lights hunt, also known as the Aurora Borealis, that are a spectacular natural phenomenon, often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the Icelandic Arctic sky. The locations visited are different every tour since we go where it�s most likely to see the Northern Lights each day. This tour is dependant on weather and sightings are not guaranteed. If you don�t see it today, you will get a free tour next day.

SATURDAY: ATV ADVENTURE, LAVA CAVING & BLUE LAGOON

Breakfast at the hotel.

After a short 20-minute drive from Reykjav�k we will find our 700 cc Yamaha Grizzly Quad bikes waiting outside our base on the Hellishei�i plateau. There we give you a short security talk and show you how the bikes function. From there we head out on a two to three hour ATV bike trip along the mountains and through the amazing lava fields of the Blue Mountain Range. Driving these powerful machines through the lava fields is a great way to explore the hills and mountains on the outskirts of the city. Half way through our trip we will stop at the Lei�arendi lava cave and descend into the hidden depths of the Tv�bollahraun lava field. Exploring this magnificent lava cave and discovering the marvels that the volcano created more then 2000 years ago is a trip that everyone will enjoy. The Lei�arendi cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and is situated in one of the most active volcanic areas in the world. We will climb, crawl and walk on our travel beneath the surface. When we emerge from the underworld we will enjoy a packed lunch before our off-road trip back to base starts. What an awesome winter adventure this truly is!

Duration of trip: 6 hours. / Departure: 09:30 / Included: Pick-up from Reykjav�k, 2 hours quad biking with two persons sharing a bike, caving, caving gear and packed lunch. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended (note: hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented if you let us know in advance). Age limit: 10 years as a passenger on the ATV. Difficulty: No knowledge of the sport is required!

BLUE LAGOON

Depart at 18:00 for a bus tour to the Blue Lagoon. We drive through rough lava fields to visit the Blue Lagoon where you can relax in its rejuvenating geothermal water. The water is very natural and rich in minerals believed to have healing powers. The return bus leaves from the Blue Lagoon at 21:00.

SUNDAY: GOLDEN CIRCLE SUPER JEEP TOUR WITH SNOWMOBILE

Breakfast at the hotel.

This is a fantastic combo trip: Super Jeep, Golden Circle Sightseeing & 1 Hour Snowmobile Tour on Langj�kull Glacier. The Golden Circle tour allows visitors to get in touch with some of Iceland�s most famous and exciting natural phenomena. Our first stop is at the �ingvellir National Park 40 min due east of the city. �ingvellir is one of Iceland�s most historic sites as it was here that Iceland�s first parliament was founded in the year 930 AD. From �ingvellir we head along gravel tracks toward the world-renowned geothermal area around the Geysir hot spring. This is the one spouting hot spring that all such phenomena on Earth are named after. From there we continue on to Gullfoss (�the Golden waterfall�) where your proximity to its edge is so close you can feel the spray of the glacial water on your face. Next we kick the action into higher gear to get even closer to Iceland�s nature and go for a snowmobiling tour on Langj�kull, Iceland�s second largest glacier.

Duration of trip: 9-10 hours. / Departure: 08:30 / Included: Pick-up from Reykjav�k, driver guided super jeep safari, a visit to �ingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss, lunch en route, 1 hours snowmobile ride with two persons sharing a snowmobile and snow gear. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Age limit: 8 years as a passenger on the snowmobile. Difficulty: No knowledge of the sport is required!

Note: We reserve the right to alter the itinerary according to weather and road conditions. The super jeeps seat 5 - 12 persons so our Safaris are always a small group experience!

MONDAY:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure transfer to the airport.

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