Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Into the Wild
JEEP TOUR
( 866 3301;
www.intothewild.is
)
Full roster of super-Jeep excursions, from the Golden Circle to Eyjafjallajökull and Land-
mannalaugar.
Caving & Lava Tunnel Tours
Exploring the wild underground world of Iceland's volcanic terrain is a wonderful way to
experience the geology of the island. Many lava tubes and caverns are seen by tour only.
Main sites from Reykjavík include Reykjanes Peninsula and upper Borgarfjörður.
Arctic
Adventures
,
Icelandic Mountain Guides
and many bus and super-Jeep tour operators
lead caving expeditions. Figure around Ikr15,900 for a three-hour excursion.
Inside the Volcano
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 863 6640;
www.insidethevolcano.com
;
admission Ikr37,000; mid-May-Sep)
This one-of-a-kind experience takes adventure-seekers into a perfectly intact 4000-year-
old magma chamber. Hike 50 minutes to the crater and a mining cart lowers groups of four
120m into the bottom of a vase-shaped chasm that once gurgled with hot lava. Lights are
dim and time inside is limited. Participants must be over 12 years old.
Horse-Riding Tours
Trotting through lava fields on an Icelandic horse under the midnight sun is an unforget-
table experience. Horse farms around Reykjavík and the south offer tours for all ages and
experiences, and can collect you from your hotel. Most operate year-round.
Stables offer everything from 90-minute outings to multiday tours, and you can combine
riding with other activities, such as visiting the Golden Circle or Blue Lagoon. Some offer
guesthouse accommodation. Plan on Ikr9000 to Ikr12,000 for a 90-minute ride.
Eldhestar
HORSE RIDING
( 480 4800;
www.eldhestar.is
;
Vellir, Hveragerði)
Located near Hveragerði, Eldhestar is one of the most established riding outfits in Iceland.
Trots take place on the surrounding grasslands.
