Hekla Adventure One-day tour
Our partner: Southcoast Adventure
Description
We drive up Hekla volcano and go through the highlands on and beside the famous walking track Laugarvegur in a wonderful volcanic scenario. As we head back to the lowlands we will have a look at the spectacular canyon Markarfljótsgljúfur the unique mountain Einhyrningur and drive beside the glacier river Markarfljót with Þórsmörk on the east side of us. We will then head our way to Fljótshlíð which is a beautiful farmland where the Njáls Saga took place.
Meeting points
You can start this experience at the following places.
Gljúfrabúi base
IS
What´s Included
Guided service
What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves and lunch. Good hiking shoes are recommended!
Itinerary
DAY 1
Hekla Adventure
Hekla Adventure
This is truly a voyage you don´t want to miss! With its rhyolite mountains, geothermal areas, black sand desert, canyons, glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls and so much more...
Our trip begins at Mt. Hekla, one of Iceland's most active volcano. It was labeled “The gateway to Hell” after it's 1104 eruption. That reputation grew with its 1341 eruption. People reported seeing birds fly amidst the fire with some believing it to be swarming souls from hell. Even today some say Hekla has preserved its diabolic status, claiming it the spot where witches encounter the devil!
So if you dare, come with us for this thrilling drive up Hekla volcano. We'll search the signs of these gatherings and while doing so get a gorgeous panoramic view over the highlands and the south coast of Iceland. As we're making our way towards Laugavegur, Iceland´s most popular hiking trail, our F road takes us directly on to the hiking trail in parts, leading us up to a few mountain huts, fx. Álftavatn and Emstur. We then stop at the spectacular canyon Markarfljótsgljúfur. It is believed to have been created in a single flash flood bursting from the volcano Katla in Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Driving beside the glacial river Markarfljót with Þórsmörk and Eyjafjallajökull glacier on the east side is extremely beautiful.
We end our Super Jeep tour in Fljótshlíð, a beautiful farmland where the Njáls Saga took place. In Fljótshlíð you truly get a change to experience Iceland's authentic countryside.
- Tour highlights -
Super Jeep adventure
Hekla volcano
Syðra Fjallabak
Laugavegur
Markarfljótsgljúfur canyon
Álftavatn
Emstrur
Einhyrningur
Group size: small