Gullfoss Waterfall

Viking Challenge

Iceland Bike Tour

A Multi-Active Adventure

This multi-active adventure is a great way to experience Iceland! Based in both the southern town of Selfoss and Iceland's colorful capital Reykjavík, this tour takes you straight into the heart of Iceland's eclectic countryside with challenging adventures. As the world's most northern national capital, Reykjavík was first settled by the Nordics around 870 AD. The city has a beautiful church, Hallgrímskirkja (Hallgrim’s Church) that towers overhead and houses an impressive pipe organ by the German organ builder Klais. You will hike close to glaciers and geysers inside Þingvellir National Park, white-water raft on the magnificent Hvitá River (White River), as well as go horseback riding through lava fields before jumping on mountain bikes to cycle through the pristinely beautiful town of Heidmörk.

While becoming personally acquainted with nature, you will also meet some of Iceland's most famous flying natives, namely the puffins. And of course, there will be cruising on the open seas for whales and dolphins. Gullfoss, Europe's largest volume waterfall, will cross your tracks, as will the bubbling hot springs of Geysir. Along with Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss and Geysir are the most famous sights in Iceland. Gullfoss is truly a natural wonder of the world, and a spectacular sight to see!! Geysir is the oldest known geyser in the Haukadalur valley, which contains numerous hot springs, and Geysir is also where the English work geyser came from. And to keep your energy up, there is Iceland's exquisite cuisine, which naturally centers on fish and lamb. Iceland is known world-wide for its succulent salmon! Included feasts are an Icelandic BBQ, a hearty lobster feast, and a traditional Viking meal as only Iceland can offer.

Where You’ll Stay

Choose to stay at a guesthouse, 3 or 4 star hotel: Guesthouse Borgartun, Fosshotel Lind, Hotel Reykjavik, Grand Hotel, or Reykjavik Centrum Hotel.

What’s Included

  • 6 nights accommodations
  • 6 x breakfast & 3 x light lunch
  • Tours as per itinerary days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
  • Hotel transfers to and from start of tour each day
  • Specialized equipment per tour: river rafting, glacial hike & ice climbing, ATV adventure, and horseback riding
  • Tour guide

What’s Not Included

  • Transfer from/to Reykjavik airport to your hotel, $46 roundtrip per person.

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TourBike
TypeGuided
SkillEasy–Moderate
Length7 days
From$1690
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Tour Dates

  • Daily departures between June 1 and August 31, 2012.

Skill Level

Easy to Moderate; group hotel tour

This tour is a multi-active group tour with a minimum age requirement of 14. The tour involves a variety of activities, such as hiking, river rafting, horseback riding and ATV riding.

Day-To-Day Itinerary

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  1. Arrival in Reykjavík.
  2. The Golden Circle and white river rafting.
  3. Glacial hike and ice climbing.
  4. ATV ride and the Blue Lagoon.
  5. Treasure hunt, horses & whales.
  6. Hiking challenge.
  7. Departure from Reykjavík.

DAY 1 - Sightseeing in Reykjavík
Arrival in Reykjavík to your accommodation ranging from a guesthouse to a first class hotel.  Free day to explore this intriguing capital of Iceland. You'll be amazed by its bold, modern architecture, warm hospitality and delighted by its exquisite local cuisine, which centers on seafood and lamb.

DAY 2 - The Golden Circle and white river rafting.
Today you will visit the very famous, breathtaking Golden Circle which includes Þingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall.  Then experience Iceland's glacial rivers with a 2 hour white river rafting through some exciting rapids and deep gorges.  A light lunch is included.  Duration approximately 10 hours.  

DAY 3 - Glacial hike and ice climbing.
See the lovely landscape of Southern Iceland, including the dramatic Skógafoss waterfall. You’ll experience glaciers on a 4 hour guided glacial walk & ice climbing adventure. Packed lunch included. Duration 9 hours. 

DAY 4 - ATV ride and the Blue Lagoon.
The moon or Iceland? Decide for yourself during a 3-4 hour ATV-adventure on the volcanic Reykjanes peninsula and the Mid-Atlantic ridge. Then soak it off in the afternoon with a relaxing bath at the famous Blue Lagoon. Duration 9-10 hours. 

DAY 5 - Treasure hunt, horses & whales.
Test your knowledge of Reykjavík with a Treasure Hunt in the morning. Midday you’ll have a 2 ½ to 3 hour ride on Iceland’s famous horses (less experienced riders have a shorter option). In the afternoon you’ll have a whale & bird watching cruise from Reykjavík harbor. Duration 11-12 hours. Light lunch included. 

DAY 6 - Hiking challenge.
Today you’ll see Iceland on your own two feet, with a 4-6 hour hike into the mountains and volcanic landscape of Southwest Iceland. Hiking distance about 8 to 11 mi.  (12-17 km). Duration with transfers 6-8 hours. 

DAY 7
Departure from Reykjavík back to Keflavik airport, from whence you came.

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