Iceland Hike, Bike & Raft

The adventure

There are few places on this planet as inspiring as the volcanic and temperamental landscape of Iceland – why restrict yourself to only one or two ways to see it when you could hike, bike, and kayak all over it? How about a kayaking trip in central Iceland, cycling past geysers, and walking across volcanic rock? Once the adventure's done for the day, relax and let the adrenaline ease out of your system. Iceland is a geographical playground, and we take you on all the best rides.

At a glance

Where you'll go

Day by day

Your journey through

Iceland

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.

Arrive at any time.

Day 2Enjoy a day of cycling through some…ReykjavikHead out from Reykjavik towards Laugardalur park. Begin a cycling tour that will take you along the coastline, into the city, and around Elliðavatn Lake. Travel to the village of Laugarvatn which will be your base for the next couple of days.

Reykjavik

Head out from Reykjavik towards Laugardalur park. Begin a cycling tour that will take you along the coastline, into the city, and around Elliðavatn Lake. Travel to the village of Laugarvatn which will be your base for the next couple of days.

Day 3Enjoy snorkelling in the clear water…Thingvellir National Park is the meeting place of the two tectonic plates on which America and Europe rest. This rift is clearly visible in the huge fissures that scar the landscape surrounding the lake and lava fields. Continue on to Geysir, the world famous spouting hot spring, which gave all others its name, then Gullfoss waterfall, the Golden Falls, thundering down 32 meters into the Hvítá River Gorge. Return to Laugarvatn.

Thingvellir National Park is the meeting place of the two tectonic plates on which America and Europe rest. This rift is clearly visible in the huge fissures that scar the landscape surrounding the lake and lava fields. Continue on to Geysir, the world famous spouting hot spring, which gave all others its name, then Gullfoss waterfall, the Golden Falls, thundering down 32 meters into the Hvítá River Gorge. Return to Laugarvatn.

Day 4On a deep fjord created by the motion…

On a deep fjord created by the motion of glaciers over the years, kayak across clear blue waters. This sheltered lake leads to the Atlantic Ocean but affords calm waters for kayaking. Return to Laugarvatn.

Day 5Transfer from Laugarvatn to Hveragerði

Transfer from Laugarvatn to Hveragerði. Spend the morning hiking in the Hellisheiði mountain range, and keep an eye out for hot springs. Return to Laugarvatn.

Day 6Enjoy a day on the wild and unpredictable…

Enjoy a day on the wild and unpredictable Hvítá River, taking a rafting excursion through the canyons and rapids of this river. Enjoy a barbecue lunch. Return to Reykjavík for a final night out with the group.

Day 7Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.

Depart at any time.

Discover Iceland

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.