THE GREAT ICELANDIC FAMILY ADVENTURE
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- A guided tour of important places
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Your Family adventure
Our secret: We have discovered a genius method to create a steam bath. Are you ready to try it? We have also experimented with steam cooking over hot springs and will definitely be continuing our research on this hike. Can we boil eggs? Hot dogs? Join us and find out.
On our hike back we will for sure try to liberate mom’s toes, scramble up all the rocks we find along the way, talk about the scary meaning of Kerling in the Kerlingarfjöll mountains, examine every spider web, seek every snowfield and view from a safe distance the mountain of Thor, the god of thunder.
Maybe we will go all the way up Mænir mountain, which literally means the rooftop! Maybe not. But make no mistake, it will be absolutely necessary to sit down and do some serious snow sliding during our descent 🙂
Our mantra: If our clothes are still clean after the tour, we haven’t mucked around enough!
- Family adventure
An adventurous fun trip for kids of all ages, studying the small and the strange, sharing stories and doing all kinds of silly experiments
Our secret: We have discovered a genius method to create a steam bath. Are you ready to try it? We have also experimented with steam cooking over hot springs and will definitely be continuing our research on this hike. Can we boil eggs? Hot dogs? Join us and find out.
On our hike back we will for sure try to liberate mom's toes, scramble up all the rocks we find along the way, talk about the scary meaning of Kerling in the Kerlingarfjöll mountains, examine every spider web, seek every snowfield and view from a safe distance the mountain of Thor, the god of thunder.
Maybe we will go all the way up Mænir mountain, which literally means the rooftop! Maybe not. But make no mistake, it will be absolutely necessary to sit down and do some serious snow sliding during our descent :)
Our mantra: If our clothes are still clean after the tour, we haven't mucked around enough!
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Meeting point
All Outsiders tours start from Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll and are self-drive to the trailhead.
Find your guide at the reception 15 minutes before departure. Bring your backpack, an adventurous spirit and a smile - let's head OUTSIDE for an adventure!
Duration 3 - 4 hours
Distance 6 - 7 km
Elevation gain 100-200 meters
Skill & Fitness level Novice. All levels
Gear included: None
You bring Warm clothes and socks, wind- and waterproof jacket, sturdy boots, gloves, buff, hat and sunglasses. Water, snacks and a light lunch
Min/max 8/16 pax
Minimum age 5 yrs
What to bring
Warm clothes such as wool, fleece/soft-shell, hardshell and a puffy jacket are mandatory on all tours. On a good summer day it is possible to strip down to a thin shirt and stuff the rest in a small backpack, but usually only for a short while! The Icelandic weather is famously volatile and warm layers and rain gear should always be at hand.
Good and sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes are a must. On most tours we will encounter the legendary multicoloured mud of Kerlingarfjöll that tends to stick to the bottom of shoes like glue! Pair your boots with warm and soft hiking socks and you're golden.
Don't forget gloves. Yes, also in the summertime :) Plus something to cover your neck and head with. Preferably that something is made out of wool, which means it doesn't loose it's insulation qualities if wet.
Also bring sunglasses and hiking poles, if you've got them.
Last, but not least. Fill your water bottle with the pure Icelandic tap water and slip it into your backpack along with some energy bars / snacks. If the tour lasts more than 3 hrs. you should also pack a light lunch, such as a sandwich.
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