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Iceland adventure day trips

Iceland, the land of hot springs, , lava fields and waterfalls. With its unspoilt nature and breathtaking landscapes this is a unique destination to explore whether you’ve got a day or a week or more.

Another World Adventures is a specialist agency for adventure-seekers and can arrange trips, accommodation and transfers in Iceland to suit your interest, activity level and budget. Popular summer activities on offer in Iceland include:

Horse riding – - Driver guided Jeep safaris – Snowmobiling – Canoeing – Kayaking – – – – Caving – – Ice – walking – – Self-drive – hot-springs

Six of our favourite small group day trips are listed below including many of Iceland’s best activities and awe-inspiring sights. Pick and choose from these small group trips or contact us for details of the full range of group and private trips on offer.

Email: [email protected] Phone: +44 (0) 207 097 1734 Skype: Another World Adventures

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Trip one - Golden Circle Sightseeing & Snorkeling Adventure

This jam-packed adventure starts with a scenic drive to the world famous Geysir, a geothermal area where the ground gurgles, bubbles and super heated water escapes shooting into the air with enormous . Next stop is Gullfoss waterfalls where water rushes down three steps of lava layers with breathtaking power and grandeur. After lunch you’ll drive onwards to !ingvellir National park and UNESCO world heritage where the great tectonic plates of America and meet. Here you can see the continental rift up close as you in a through the stunningly clear blue waters of Silfra. Departs Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am from Reykjavík 25,990 ISK per person including pick up from Reykjavík Trip difficulty rating 2 out of 5

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TRIP two - Hvítá River Rafting

Experience the awesome power and stunning scenery of Iceland’s Hvítá River on this fantastic rating day trip a little more than one hour from Reykjavík. The river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids.

For those brave enough this trip also offers the chance to do a bit of cliff jumping as you pass through magnificent Brúarhlö" canyon. Finish the trip by relaxing in the sauna and enjoying a delicious BBQ back at the basecamp.

Departs daily at 12 midday from Reykjavík 18,490 ISK per person with pick-up from Reykjavik and BBQ dinner Trip difficulty rating 2 out of 5 ! ! ! ! !

! ! Trip three - Hiking & at Sólheimajökull Glacier

Your chance to visit the magnificent Sólheimajökull glacier. This ever-changing tongue of ice flows down from Myrdalsjokull one of the largest glaciers in Iceland.

Once fitted with your crampons your glacier guide will lead you up onto the ice field where a wonderland of ice formations, ridges, sink holes and deep await your discovery. Along the way - with all the safety equipment you will need provided - you can try your hand at ice climbing. On the drive back to Reykjavik you’ll get the chance to stop at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall.

Departs every day at 8:30am from Reykjavík 22,990 ISK per person with pick up from Reykjavík Trip difficulty rating 2 out of 5

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! ! Trip four - Caving in Gjábakkahellir & snorkeling in Silfra

Explore two of Iceland’s hidden environments in this combo-tour of !ingvellir national park. The Gjábakkahellir cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and is situated in one of the most active areas in the world. Walking into the lava tube you’ll discover the marvels that volcanic activity has created.

In the afternoon you’ll get to snorkel the Silfra fissure, where the great tectonic plates of America and Europe meet. The crystal clear water in the deep fissure create an otherwordly scene that is famous for its heavenly shades of blue and a feeling of being weightless as you float down with the slow .

Departs daily at 9am from Reykjavík 22,990 ISK per person with pick up from Reykjavík Trip difficulty rating 2 out of 5

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! ! Trip five - Hiking to the top of Mt. Hekla volcano

Iceland’s most famous mountain Mt. Hekla is the second most active volcano in Iceland and towers over South Iceland at roughly 1500 meters. For hundreds of years the mountain was believed to be the gateway to hell and no one dared climbing it. That was until, Eggert Ólafsson, a famous Icelandic biologist, decided to throw caution to the wind and succeeded in summiting the mountain in the summer of 1750.

Since then hiking to the top of Mt. Hekla has become a popular route and provides stunning panoramic views from the top. The hike up takes an average of 3-4 hours over rough lava fields and ice and snow as the peak draws nearer.

Departs Wednesdays at 8am from Reykjavík 35.990 ISK per person including pick up from Reykjavík Trip difficulty rating 3 out of 5 ! ! ! ! !

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Trip six - Diving in Silfra ravine in !ingvellir National Park

One of Iceland’s best-kept secrets, Silfra is situated in the heart of !ingvellir national park, a UNESCO world heritage site. An otherworldly underwater scene located directly on top of the rift between the continents of America and Europe, the crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you a feeling of being weightless as you glide along with the lazy current.

Visibility is amazing and is only limited by the density of the water itself. Depth varies from 10 to 30 meters. This is without question one of the best dive sites in the world. PADI open water or compatible required to undertake this dive, PADI advanced and dry suit certificates recommended. All dives are performed in a dry suit.

Departs daily at 9:45am from Reykjavík 36.990 ISK per person including pick up from Reykjavík Trip difficulty rating 4 out of 5