Words by

Christopher Czechowicz

Photo by

David Karnå

Spelunking

Ever feel the urge to spelunk Iceland’s caves? You can experience the
thrilling descent into Iceland’s subterranean wonderland all year round
with Iceland Excursions. So go see lava tubes, craters and stalactites
to your heart’s content, observe cragged rock formations and gaze into
the wonder that is only witnessed by an esoteric few. Included in this
tour: bus ride, caving gear (overalls, helmet with light mittens), and
guide.

Price: 9.500 ISK
www.icelandexcursions.is

Super-Jeeping
It’s never enough to just leisurely drive through Iceland. You have to
experience the country full on.  Reykjavik Excursions offers a trip that
stirs up your sense of adventure.  Blaze through Iceland’s Þingvellir
National Park as well as volcanic and geothermal wonders in an oversized
jeep. Included in this tour: a 200-minute drive, guidance and pickup at
hotels and guesthouses thirty minutes prior to tour departure.

Price: 26.400 ISK
www.re.is

Flying
Remember that annoying volcano that disrupted your trip to Edinburgh in
2010, you know, the one that had you wanting to attack its Death
Star-like inner core out of existence? With Touris, you’ll take flight
over this notorious natural phenomenon, as well as the volcano Hekla,
Þingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall, and the rhyolite peaks of
Landmannalaugar along the way. Included: sightseeing flight and pick up.

Price: 248 Euros
www.tour.is

Hiking
The ‘Glacier Adventure’ trip shouldn’t be missed, as it’s both fitting
and appropriate to visit glaciers in the supposed land of fire and ice.
Icelandic Mountain Guides takes you on a fast paced trek up
Svínafellsjökull, which part of the great Vatnajökull glacier in
Skaftafell National Park. Surmount these converging sights and justify
your trip to this amazing country with one of Iceland’s most mesmerizing
treasures. Included: guide, glacier gear and safety equipment.

Price: 9.990 ISK.
www.mountainguides.is