The Highland Circle – Winter
Riding through Jökuldalur Glacier Valley we encounter picture-perfect waterfalls en route to Sænautasel, a restored turf-roof farm that dates back to 1843. Here we stop to enjoy antiques from bygone times and a light meal in a remote highland area situated by a lake and nestled in heathlands.
We continue our voyage across snow-covered mountains to the deep ravines of Hafrahvammagljúfur and to bathe under a hidden gem – a naturally warm geothermal waterfall in Laugarvalladalur Valley. Ideal for taking a bath or a shower in the warm waterfall where the stream runs into the valley’s main river.
We stop at Kárahnjúkar, the biggest power plant in Europe, to take in encounter epic views of the canyon below. While on the way back to Egilsstaðir, be on the lookout for the legendary monster of Lake Lagarfljót.
Highlights
- Wilderness Center
- Laugarvalladalur warm waterfall
- Sænautasel turf and stone farm
Itinerary
- We will start the journey riding through fertile Jökuldalur Glacier Valley, where we encounter picture-perfect waterfalls on the way to Sænautasel, a restored turf-roof farm that dates back to 1843.
- We continue our voyage to the deep ravines of Hafrahvammagljúfur and to bathe under a hidden gem, a naturally warm geothermal waterfall in Laugarvalladalur Valley. It is ideal for taking a bath or a shower in the warm waterfall where the stream runs into the valley’s main river.
- Finally, on the way back to Egilsstaðir, we stop at Kárahnjúkar, the biggest power plant in Europe, to encounter epic views of the canyon below. While on the way back, be on the lookout for the legendary monster of Lake Lagarfljót.
Dates & prices
Departures:
February 1 – Apri 15
Meeting point: Egilsstaðir Campsite
Pick up available: Hotels and Guesthouses in Egilsstaðir and Breiðdalsvík
Duration: 10-12 hours
Price per person:
Price: ISK 65.500
Included:
- Fully guided tour
- Transportation
- Entrance to the Icelandic Wilderness Center
- A visit to Sænautasel farm
- Light refreshments
- All taxes and fees
Not included:
- Meals
What to bring?
- Warm clothes
- Good hiking shoes
Please note:
- Reservation is necessary.
- If you need a pick up at another place please advise when you reserve the tour. Please note that additional costs may apply.
- If you are more then 12 adults please contact us for tour bookings.
- Due to weather and/or road conditions we might have to alter the itinerary, have longer journey time or cancellation of the tour.
- Due to the long duration of this tour, it is not recommended for children 10 years and younger.
- Child prices apply for children 12 years and younger.
- If you want to buy a lunch pack please advise when you book the tour. Additional cost will apply.
