Active Adventure Tour in Iceland

2010 Departures

July	04, 18
August	01, 15
Prices From	$2235 per Person Double $225 Single Supplement
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Based both near the southern town of Hveragerdi and the capital Reykjavík, this activity holiday takes you right into the heart of Icelands nature, providing challenging adventures. Glacier walking, hot springs, river rafting on the magnificent Hvíta river (White River) and horse riding through the countryside, go biking and hiking in beautiful National Park of Thingvellir.

Accommodation is in a comfortable hotel near Hveragerdi offering private facilities and a hot pot to relax in after a days activity. In Reykjavík you will stay at the Borgartun Guest House close to the swimming pool and sporting complex.

RAFTING THE WHITE RIVER

Your tour escort will pick you up at your hotel and transport you to our 9:00 AM meeting place in Reykjavik. We start the day with a visit to the hot springs of Geysir and then on to Gullfoss waterfall where we get our first view of the Hvita river as it thunders over Gullfoss waterfall. The rafting starts below the waterfall close to the canyon of Pjaxi and takes around 2 hours through some exciting rapis and deep gorges. Accommodation for the next three nights in a hotel near Hveragardi.

WALKING THROUGH HISTORY

After a short journey from Hveragardi we arrive at ingvellir National Park. We walk through the historical sites of the Viking Parliament before exploring the shore of Iceland's largest lake to the geothermal area at Nesjavellir. In the afternoon you have a choice of a kayak or snorkeling adventure. Our dinner this evening is a lobster dinner by the ocean shore.

GLACIER WALK - NATURE AND BIRD LIFE

Traveling along the south shore we visit waterfalls, glaciers, the black sandy beach and then on to Solheimajokull for a 2 hour walk on the glacier. Tonight we enjoy an Icelandic buffet at our hotel.

HORSES AND THE BLUE LAGOON

We start the day by meeting our Icelandic horses for the next part of our adventure. The horses are trained both for beginners and experienced riders, and we enjoy a 1 hour riding. In the afternoon we visit the Blue Lagoon, one of the worlds most exciting hot springs.

The next two nights are spent in Reykjavik. While here, only breakfast is included so as to give you the opportunity to visit some of the capital many and varied restaurants.

WHALE WATCHING AND MOUNTAIN BIKES

The day begins with a 3 hours cruise that takes you in search of the whales and dolphins of Iceland. Following the cruise, mountain bikes are provided for a journey into Heidmork, a beautiful wooded area not far from the capital.

After breakfast, the tour ends.

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