DAY 1  |  ARRIVE IN ICELAND

• Our driver will wait for you after you've cleared Customs at the Airport and take you to your hotel in the heart of Reykjavik. (Early check in has been requested but is not guaranteed).  Breakfast, lunch and dinner for day one is not included but we highly recommend "Svarta Kaffi" about 2 blocks away for lunch. Their "soup in bread" is an awesome light lunch. For dinner, we love a sampling of traditional delicacies at "Restaurant Þrír Frakkar" in downtown Reykjavik. Overnight at Fosshotel Raudara or similar. 

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DAY 2  |  The Land of Volcanoes

Historic, Scenic Ride from Selfoss to Geysir,Gullfoss and MT. Hekla

• This ride takes us past the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station through Þingvellir National Park,where the oldest continually running parliament in the world first assembled in 930 AD.From there to Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall, then we head east to volcano Hekla.

 

Trip Highlights:

• Town of Selfoss

• Úlfjótsvatn Lake

• Nesjavellir Power Stadion

• Þingvellir

• Geysir

• Gullfoss Waterfall

• Sultartangi Power Stadion

• MT.Hekla

 

DAY 3  |  In Between the Glaciers - 106 MILES

Hungurfit – Skaftárdalur – 171 km

• The Fjallabak region takes its name from the numerous wild and rugged mountains with deeply incised valleys. Riding there is like being in the Lord of the Rings story. The hot pools at Landmannalaugar, where we will bathe are one of many manifestations of geothermal activity in the area. From the hot pools, the track takes us to Tungnaá River toward Vatnajökull Glacier and Langisjór Lake.

• Head back down by the Skaftá River to a volcanic fissure stretching from Mýrdalsjökull Glacier almost to Vatnajökull and over to Eldgjá, a canyon about 60 km long, 600 m wide and up to 150 m deep. It was formed in the year 934 during one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Iceland in historical times.

 

Trip Highlights:

• Glaciers

• Landmannalaugar Geothermal Area

• Langisjór Lake

• Eldgjá, a canyon and volcano

 

DAY 4  |  Skaftárdalur – Skaftárdalur – 134 km
Row of Craters

From the farm Skaftárdalur, we ride east toward Laki, a series of craters that were formed in one of the world’s largest mixed eruptions in recorded history. In 1783, lava flowed across the flat land destroying a large number of farms, stopping just outside the small town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The total area of the resulting lava field is 565 km². We will go over a small section of it on our way to Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

​Trip Highlights:

• Lakagígar

• Fagrifoss Waterfall

• Kirkjubæjarklaustur

• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

 

DAY 5  |  Skaftárdalur – Selfoss – 185 km
Fjallabak Region​

• On the last day, there are also surprises. You will be privileged to see an amazing mountain road, which is not common route for most people, so you can count for a really unique experience. The locals call this road Öldufellsleið and it connects Skaftártungur and Rangárvelli. Throughout this spectacular road you will be able to see Mýrdalsjökul and Eyjafjallajökul, two of the most famous glaciers on Iceland. While riding behind the Mýrdalsjökul, we will pass the famous black desert with one of the most beautiful volcanoes Mælifell on our way to a real nature miracle canyon Markarfljótsgljúfur.

• Your next stop is Selfoss.  Travel through the Emstrur desolate and lonesome area that is truly eye-catching and uncanny. Our journey ends here, but experience and memories of this magical adventure will stay for good.

• Overnight at Fosshotel Raudara or similar. 
   

​Trip Highlights:

• Mýrdalsjökull

• Mælifell volcano mountain

• Mælifellssandur

• Markarfljótsgljúfur canyon

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DAY 6  | LAST DAY

Check out and leave your luggage while you enjoy a free day to explore Reykjavik. Your driver will pick you up at the hotel in plenty of time before your flight back to the States.

 

 

 

USEFUL INFORMATION:

We limit the number of participants for each tour is 7. There will be two riding guides.

We reserve the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 3 rides have signed up and will be happy to book you on our next trip of offer you full refund.

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INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Private VIP transfers to and from Keflavik Airport to your hotel in Reykjavik

• 2 night hotel stay in Reykjavík (Overnight at Hotel Skuggi or similar.)  Early check-in the day of arrival will be arranged for your comfort. Your second night at the same hotel will be arranged for after the bike trip. (all prices based on double occupancy) 

• Shuttle to and from your hotel for your Ride.

• 3 nights in mountain huts-sleeping bag accommodation

• Snacks coffee and water for the duration of the motorcycle tour, 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

• Motorcycle (KTM 690 R) or (Husky 701) for 4 days

• Backup motorcycle when needed (can be different type from KTM 690 R)

• Motorcycle insurance

• Fuel for motorcycle

• Support vehicle with a driver and full support

 

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Flights to/from Reykjavik/Keflavik

• Riding gear and helmets

 

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• The weather on Iceland can differ from day to day and rain is not unusual. Make sure that your clothes really are waterproof. Waterproof socks are a recommendation, since we often ride through water.

• Be prepared that the temperature commonly varies between 40- and 60-degrees Fahrenheit on these trips, and windchill can be a factor. So good water and windproof motorcycle gear and layers is key.

• Remember that a travel insurance is required in case you get ill or injure yourself. Check it with your insurance company or credit card company to ensure that you are covered. Do also verify coverage for medical expenses by your health insurance company.

• Make sure to bring a bathing suit for the natural swimming pools and hot tubs. We love to get into the naturally hot geothermal water as often as possible.

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