Thor’s garden, or þórsmörk as it is known by the locals, has been carved by the relentless battle between massive glaciers, volcanoes and lava flows.
 

This tour features long climbs in the saddle and some extended hike-a-bike treks that are no easy task for mere mortals but rewarded by unique scenery and epic riding.
 

The views and play of colors take your breath away and the remoteness makes for a different kind of relaxation as you feel you travel back in time.
 

Relaxing by the campfire after a good meal while the midnight sunlight wanes a bit on its rotation around you is the perfect way to end a day on this trip.

Day 1

Flight to Keflavik, Iceland

Day 2

Arrive in Iceland. Our driver will wait for you after you’ve cleared Customs at the Airport and take you to your luxury boutique hotel (Sand Hotel or similar) in the heart of Reykjavik. We already booked you a room from the night before so that you can check right in, enjoy breakfast and rest no matter what time you arrive. Lunch and dinner for day one is not included, unless prearranged, but we highly recommend “Svarta Kaffi” about a block away. Their “Soup-in-a-bread” is an awesome light lunch. For dinner we love a sampling of traditional Icelandic delicacies at “Restaurant Þrír Frakkar” in downtown Reykjavik.

Day 3

You'll begin your adventure in true Icelandic fashion – Our super jeep shuttles you out of Reykjavik along the lush south shore towards the exceptional backcountry of Þórsmörk, and make a brief stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall before you start crossing unbridged wild glacial rivers that are impassable by regular 4×4’s. On the way you are treated to The Edge trail, a local’s favorite that traces the twists and turns of a lava flow. In the evening you have the option of an easy pedal or a short hike up a mountain to a scenic viewpoint. After a delicious dinner you can indulge yourself with a sauna or a rest by the campfire while the midnight sun briefly hides behind the mountains offering a dusk perfect for a campfire. Accommodation in mountain cabins.

Day 4

Your ride today takes you through ever-changing ecosystems of Thor´s Garden, each with its own unique beauty. Here, birch trees and grassy meadows are a contrast to the volcanic terrain of Day 1. But this is no scenic jaunt, hike-a-bike sections and deep river crossings will keep us honest and work up a mean appetite for a fantastic Icelandic dinner at our backcountry hut accommodations.

Day 5

Today you head to Eyjafjallajökull, the temperamental young glacier topped volcano whose last eruption in 2010 halted all air travel over Europe. A challenging climb up the flanks of this glacier-topped volcano rewards us with stunning views from the top as well as a rigorously fun single-track descent that will leave you wanting more. This is truly a day to remember. After a challenging day biking, you hop on the super jeep for a 2.5 hour drive back to Reykjavík, there in time for dinner.  Dinner this night is on your own, but we highly recommend the downtown restaurants, like Humarhúsið (The Lobster House) for a hearty meal of Langoustine lobsters and other local favorites.

Day 6

Breakfast at Hotel Sand (or similar). Enjoy your free time today to explore Reykjavik. Lunch on your own. We will make arrangements for your driver to be there to pick you up in plenty of time before your flight back to the States.


SKILL LEVEL:

Recommended for strong intermediate to advance. All-Mountain and Enduro riders. Expect 4 to 6 hours per day on challenging terrain including steep, sometimes technical uphills and downhills, hike-a-bike climbs over obstacles and smooth flow trails. The more challenging the uphill is, the more awesome the views and the ride down.

FOOD AND FACILITIES:

All meals in Thors Garden served buffet style in the restaurant.  All food made from scratch from fresh quality ingredients, local when possible.  Contact us if you have requests for special dietary requirements. Option of sauna and campfire on night 2 and 3.  While in Thor´s Valley you will have plenty of hiking trails if you want to explore further in the evening.

PRICE ASSUMES DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDES:

Local expert bike guide with super jeep and driver

Small group guarantee

Meals: Breakfast all days, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Transfer from Keflavik Airport to your hotel. Return transfer from your hotel to Keflavik Airport.

Pick up and drop off from your downtown hotel in Reykjavik for the bike portion of the trip

Storage for your bike box (for riders bringing own bikes)

Two nights and morning check in at a luxury boutique hotel in Reykjavik.

Two nights’ accommodation in mountain cabins

Travel with modified Super-Jeeps

Unlimited bottled water

We are happy to work any other activities into the trip or modify it to fit any prearranged schedule.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Medical insurance and travel/emergency insurance

Awesome weather guarantee

Bike rental-  Scott Genius bikes available for rent 

Tips to guide and driverADDITIONAL PRICES:

Bike rental: $170

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