Designed for all single track addicts.
All three days include jaw-droppingly fantastic single tracks in which you will experience Iceland´s young volcanic soul and the lost-in-the-wild feeling! Trails that will constantly surprise you and amaze you!
CHALLENGING RIDES THROUGH ICELAND'S MOST POWERFUL AND IMPRESSIVE GEOTHERMAL REGION
We pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Reykjavik. After a quick trip to our local office for a bike fit and the last practical preparation, we begin the tour with about an hour drive to the starting point of the first ride in the area of Hengill, a volcano that last erupted two thousand years ago. The location surrounding the volcano is renowned for its hot springs, natural warm rivers and steaming fumaroles. Awesome and rather challenging single-tracks are waiting for us this day with several short hike-a-bike sections.
Ride: Distance 2o km
Elevation: Gain / loss 500 m
MAGICAL TRAILS SURROUNDED BY THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
Vík í Mýrdal is a small village surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and steep mountains on the other side. From the village we climb up the 300 meters Mt. Reynisfjall followed by an epic single track along the edge of mountain cliffs. The view over the Atlantic Ocean and the black beach of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara, including a 66 m high rock pillars that rise out of the sea, is stunning. There is no landmass between this trail and Antarctica! The second part of the ride is to the top of Mt. Hatta and down by fantastic single track all the way to the village again.
The perfect way to end the day is to visit the village thermal pool and experience Iceland’s healing energy at the same time. A healthy swim and a soak in the hot Jacuzzi leave you feeling in tune with body and soul.
Ride: Distance 2o km
Elevation: Gain / loss 760 m
ÞJÓRSÁRDALUR, THE LOCALS FAVORITE
This legendary ride starts from Iceland’s second-highest waterfall, Háifoss, which plunges 122 meters off the edge of a plateau and ends in the Gjáin Valley. This is a place full of twisting lava, spectacular waterfalls and otherworldly caves. About a two hours drive back to Reykjavík after the ride, early enough for you to enjoy your evening and have a good dinner in one of the city's restaurants that leaves nothing to be desired for gourmets.
Ride: Distance 15 km
Elevation: Gain / loss 250 m
INCLUDED:
Expert local leadership
All transports during the trip and assistance vehicle to carry the luggage
Accommodation in a charming guesthouse for two nights
All meals and snacks from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 3
NOT INCLUDED:
Accommodation and meals in Reykjavik before and after the tripTrip insurance
Your mountain bike and related equipment needed to ride
Personal items like drinks, snacks and energy supplements
Optional tipping to guides
GROUP SIZE:
From 2 - 6 participants.
BIKING DISTANCE:
~15 - 20 kilometers pr. day.
BIKE AND EQUIPMENT:
For this epic adventure we can rent you an all-mountain dual suspension bike with disk brakes.
If you bring your own bike you are required to have it in excellent working order before the trip begins. You also need to bring couple of tubes with you and at least one set of brake pads (organic are better here than sintered as they don’t overheat) and keep them in your pack along with a spare mech hanger and any other specialist tools or spares specific to your own bike.
RENT A BIKE:
We have high quality full suspension bikes available for rent. Price 30,000 ISK for the three days. We strongly recommend, though, that participants bring their own bikes if possible.
LODGING & FOOD:
Charming Country guesthouse or Glamping Tents
Including in the trip are two nights in a comfortable, accommodation with made up bed with private bathroom.
You have access to a free wifi.
In our tours the selection of the accommodation and the meals are equally important as the selection of the trails. The food is hearty and typical of the area. The strength of the Icelandic cuisine lies in its pure ingredients and imaginative use of them.
A very copieus breakfast will be served at our lodge. We bring along a delicious energy filled picnic in our backpack for lunch, that we can enjoy whenever needed during the rides. And we dine both evenings in carefully chosen, local restaurants or the guide will be your personal cook.
Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary concerns.
PRIVATE
We can custom-make this outr for you!
For more information please SEND US A REQUEST
12 - 14 July
210.000 ISK |Currency Converter
TECHNICAL LEVEL:
The volcano adventure is rated as challenging for intermediate and experienced bikers used to physically demanding routes.
- You are on a mountain bike at least once a year
- Your mountain bike is less than 3 years old
- You used to bike a lot, not so much anymore
- You have some experience in biking off the beaten track
- You are comfortable climbing and descending down gravel roads and double tracks
- You are open minded, willing to make an effort on a singletrackYou are capable of handling rolling drops and biking over small obstacles on the trail
- You know when to switch gears and how the breaks works
- You are fine with being on the saddle for 4+ hours
FITNESS LEVEL:
The adventure level is high on this trip. As you know, the fitter you are the more fun you'll have.
- You are physically strong even though you do not practice regularly
- You are capable of staying 4+ hours on the saddle in windy and rainy weather
- You can bike for several hours a day for at least three days in a row
- You are an open minded person, ready to be pushed outside of your comfort zone
CLIMATE:
Iceland can be chilly, even in summer. Expect nights to dip down to below 10°C ( 50°F) and days to warm up to 15-20°C (60-70°F) and warmer. In mountains, weather can change quickly and drastically and rain is common. Participants need to be prepared for a wide range of weather.
YOUR SAFETY:
Our trips take place in remote regions where limited evacuation options are available. Bear in mind, there are always risks and hazards on the trails that we ride. If you choose to participate in our trips, it is up to you to ride well within your limits, to ride conservatively and to be safe as mountain biking is a dangerous sport. Participants must keep their bikes in good working condition; they must be hydrated and rested and alcohol and drugs are not permitted while riding. Our guides have basic first aid training and if a serious injury is suspected they will call for a helicopter search and rescue at the cost of the participant. Personal medical travel insurance is mandatory.
Top quality Specialized Turbo Levo full suspension eMTB.
THE NEXT STEPS:
Once your online registration form has been received we will send you a confirmation in form of a ticket for the trip.
Please make sure you have read and understand our Terms and Conditions and do not hesitate to get in touch if you still have questions.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to send us an email at info@bikecompany.is if you have any questions.
Information about the charming and comfortable cottage of Minnivellir, situated within a very short distance from our favorite mountain roads in the highlands.
We deliver Iceland's best MTB adventure with thoughtfully chosen trails, including great food and with fantastic guides! Our service is personal and we strive to leave our riders with a beyond amazing experience, far beyond their imagination.
We have an everlasting enthusiasm for showing our customers our country's beautiful and challenging routes, from the easiest levels to the most physically demanding single-track tours, All of our tours require at least some biking skills.
Make sure you read and understand our terms and conditions and do not hesitate to get in touch if you still have questions.
