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VOLCANO AND HIDDEN VALLEY

2 days / 1 night,  Reykjavik - Hjórsár Valley - Mt. Hekla -  Hjálparfoss Waterfall -

Thorsmörk - Gígjökull glacier - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - Reykjavik

 

Departures: All days Oct 01, 2005 - Apr 30, 2006

Enjoy an adventurous 2-day Jeep tour to the famous Mt. Hekla, an active volcano, with the most recent eruption on February 26, 2000. Ride in a Land-Rover with your driver-guide, along a rough mountain track and several rivers, passing beautiful waterfalls, to the beautiful Thórsmörk valley with it’s strange troll-like rocks, elf churches and vertical cliff walls. Þórsmörk is truly a magical place of tranquility, fantastic mountains, spectacular glaciers, adventurous rivers, situated between 3 glaciers in a place of surreal beauty. Overnight in a cozy countryside hotel on the banks of the East Ranga River, South Iceland’s only 4 star facilities, with an acclaimed restaurant with scenic riverside setting. Enjoy your dinner, and on a clear day, views of  the active volcano Hekla, the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier and the Vestmannaeyjar Islands. After dinner take a relaxing dip in the outdoor hot pools, and with some luck, maybe you can experience  the spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights.

 

Day 1 REYKJAVIK - MT. HEKLA - HJÁLPARFOSS (D)
From Reykjavík over the mountain range of Hellisheiði to Hveragerði. Traverse the wide plains of Southern Iceland to Thjórsár valley at the root Mt. Hekla. Visit Hjálparfoss waterfall, then on to the old Viking farm of Stöng, dating back to the first settlers. Climb as far as possible with our jeep to enjoy a fantastic view over countless lava fields from numerous eruptions before continuing down south in the afternoon to our accommodation. Overnight Hotel Ranga.



Day 2 THORSMÖRK - GLACIERS - REYKJAVIK (B)
Today we head for Thorsmörk, a picturesque site hidden between the three glaciers Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindfjallajökull. Thorsmörk is comprised of a series of small valleys cut with several deep gorges and canyons, dominated by the celebrated volcano Hekla. Thorsmörk is an ideal area for several short and easy hikes. On our way back to Reykjavik we will visit Gígjökull glacier for a short hike and Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a unique waterfall in the river Seljalandsá.

 


*Note: Due to weather conditions this program can be changed at any moment of the trip to assure the safety of the clients and staff.
 

 

 

 

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Departure Dates

Oct 01, 2005 - Apr 30, 2006

 

Prices in US Dollars

Volcano & Hidden Valley,  2 days

Per person in double room

765

Single Supplement

65

Included

  • Guided tour from/to Reykjavík

  • 2 day Jeep tour with driver

  • 1 night Hotel Ranga, deluxe room, with private facilities

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet

  • 1 x Dinner at Hotel Ranga, 3-course with coffee / tea

  • 1 x Picnic lunch on day 2

  • Jeeps with driver guide as per itinerary

  • 1 hour horse riding tour

Not Included

  • International air fare & airport taxes

  • Additional nights in Reykjavik

  • Optional Excursions

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • Gratuities

  • $ 25 Service fee

Please note

All departures require a minimum 4 persons traveling together

Additional nights in Reykjavik are available

Additional excursions

 

Add-ons: Tour Options

  • Additional nights in Reykjavik

  • Reykjavík Grand Excursion, 3 hrs

  • Reykjanes with Blue Lagoon Sightseeing, 6 hours, entry to Blue Lagoon

  • Blue Lagoon with transfer to Keflavik Airport

  • Relaxing Blue Lagoon, 4 hours bus tour, including entrance fee & towel

  • Golden Circle Tour, 8 hours

  • Adventurous Super Truck tour

        Riding Tours:

  • Lava Riding Tour, 3 hrs Guided riding tour

  • Lava Riding Tour & Lunch, 3,5 hrs Guided riding tour

  • Blue Lagoon Riding Tour with Lunch, 5-6 hrs Guided riding tour, lunch, Blue Lagoon entrance fee and towel

         Jeep Tours:           

  • Þingvellir and the Langjökull Glacier, 9-11 hrs Jeep tour

  • Northern Lights - Lobster Feast, 4-5 hrs Jeep tour

  • Pearl Tour and Activities, 9-10 hrs Super truck tour

          Snowmobile safaris:

  • Snow Mobile Safari, 3-5 hrs R/t in super jeep, snow mobile tour, overalls and helmets. Single supplement for 1 person on snow mobile

List of Hotels

Night 1

Hotel Ranga

South Iceland

 

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