Idea for a Mountain Bike Tour in west Iceland and through the Icelandic highlands

Supported & flexible mt. bike tours for small groups
All inclusive: Transport, driverguide, support, food, accommodation
Date: Upon request

Day 1:  Arrival in Keflavik Int. Airport - Reykjavik
We pick you up at Keflavik airport and drive you to a guesthouse in Reykjavik and you can use the rest of the day to see the city. Clients might be arriving on different flights so we use this day to gather the group and help  with any requests you might have and final preparations for your bike tour. An optional visit to the Blue Lagoon for those who arrive an early flight.
Dinner on your own in Reykjavik.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Reykjavik.

Day 2:  Biking around Snæfellsnes Peninsula
We start at Arnarstapi and biking around the end of the peninsula for a great variety of landscape; seacliffs and lava fields with a glacier setting in backround. The route is quite flat and mostly asphalt and compact gravel roads but if you are up for a challenge you can complete the circle by crossing the mountain range and coming very close to the glacier. Another option is to go whale watching from Olafsvik (not incl.)
Distance biked: Arnarstapi - Olafsvik 46km, max altitude 50m
Accommodation: Hotel Eldborg (B, L, D)

Day 3: Biking to Stykkisholmur
We take yet another route and cross the mountain range and head into the charming little fishing town of Stykkishólmur. After lunch, we go on a boat tour so see the puffins and the endless little islands of Breiðafjörður bay which is brimming with bird life.
Distance biked: Lysuholl - Stykkisholmur 70km, max altitude: 311m
Accommodation: Hotel Breidafjordur (B, L, D)

Day 4: Transit to Hvammstangi, rest day or bike around Vatnsnes
Your transit will take you to the north coast of Iceland, to the town of Hvammstangi. Sightseeing bike tour aroud Vatnsnes where we go back in time, see old abandoned farms close to the arctic circle and seals basking on the beach but Vatnsnes is the largest seal coast in Iceland. The truck pick you up at Hvitserkur cliff, a scenic white ocean rock brimming with bird life.
Distance biked: Hvammstangi - Hvitserkur 45km or you can complete the Vatnsnes circle 90km.
Accommodation: Hotel Hunavellir (B, L, D)

Day 5: Biking south Kjolur mountain road to Hveravellir
From the north coast of Iceland we turn inland towards the center of the Icelandic highland. Hveravellir is located in between two of the largest glaciers, has warm mountain huts and a natural geothermal pool. The landscape is barren, almost lunar like and vastly different from everything you are used to. We drive you up to Lake Blondulon on route 35 where you can choose where you want to start, depending on how long you want to bike, 46 to 80km. Starting altitude is around 500m and Hveravellir is at around 700m above sea level. After a long ride, we enjoy a soak in warm the natural geothermal pool at Hveravellir.
Accommodation: Mountain hut at Hveravellir (B, L, D)
 
Day 6: Biking from Hveravellir, south Kjolur to Gullfoss waterfall 
The mountain track of Kjölur is a rather rough gravel road but compact, mostly flat or downhill and leads down to Gullfoss. It´s a long day but very scenic. After refreshements at the Gullfoss café and seeing themajestic waterfall of Gullfoss we drive the last few miles to our summer cottages where we can go swimming and/or relaxing in hot tubs.
Distance: Hveravellir - Gullfoss 90km / 56miles but again, you can shorten the leg to your wishes.
Accommodation: Summer Cottage at Uthlid (B, L, D)

• A Super Truck and trailer for bikes and luggage for the entire period
• A multi-tasking driverguide who cooks, helps with repairs and is focused on attending to your needs
• Accommodation according to the itinery described above
• Food & drinks according to itinery (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, LP=Lunch Pack, D=Dinner)
• Blue Lagoon entrance

Not included:

• Flights to and from Iceland
• Food & drinks not stated in the itinery
• Alchoholic beverages

 Optional:

• Rent a mt. bike
• Snowmobile tour, horseback riding, atv-tour (depending upon availability by tour operators)
• Extending your stay in Reykjavik
• Upgrading to a hotel in Reykjavik

 Notes:

• On each leg, the truck is available for pit-stops and you can shorten the legs if you wish
• For safety reasons there´s no riding on the Ring Road (1) but on less trafficed and more scenic roads

At Nature Explorer we share your interest for nature and adventure. Together we can share an active adventure in Iceland. Nature Explorer specializes in small groups and big adventures for active people. If your interest is nature sightseeing, hiking, mountain-biking, birdwatching, photography or any other kind of outdoor activity. Nature Explorer´s Icelandic guides and travel planners have expert knowledge of travelling in Iceland.

If you are interested in a mountain bike tour in Iceland, please don´t hesitate to contact us at Info@NatureExplorer.is