Iceland review - 2015, Page 105

ICELAND REVIEW 103
Icelandic Mountain Guides offers a wide selec-
tion of exciting trekking tours through the vol-
canic highlands of Iceland, a favorite destination
among those seeking adventure and a chance to
witness the unspoiled beauty of Icelandic nature
firsthand. With the help of Icelandic Mountain
Guides’ experienced staff, travelers can go to
locations within the highlands they could other-
wise not reach, making their journey through the
nation’s otherworldly interior a unique, safe, and
exhilarating experience.
ALL SORTS OF TOURS FOR HIKING
ENTHUSIASTS
One of Icelandic Mountain Guides highland
adventures is The Complete Highlands, which
takes visitors on a 12-day journey across some
of Iceland’s most spectacular mountain trails,
including Kjölur, Sprengisandur, and Fjallabak.
Along the way, travelers will witness the grandeur
of the volcano Askja, trek the surreal landscapes
of Þórsmörk, and experience the tranquility of
Lake Mývatn. Another favorite among Icelandic
other because it enables passengers to go off
the beaten path, cross rivers, and see sites that
would normally be inaccessible to hikers. Iceland
Rovers also offers cultural theme tours and the
option of customizing your tours, giving custom-
ers flexibility by allowing them to select which
sites they’d like to see.
Safety, quality, and environmental protec-
tion are of the utmost importance to Icelandic
Mountain Guides and Iceland Rovers. Both com-
panies are certified by Vakinn, a quality system
for Icelandic tourism companies, and every staff
member undergoes rigorous safety training. Both
businesses take precautions to ensure that their
expeditions have minimal impact on the fragile
Icelandic environment. The goal is to help trav-
elers appreciate the beauty of Icelandic nature,
while encouraging its preservation for future
generations.
Icelandic Mountain Guides and Iceland Rovers
are award-winning companies that provide vis-
itors with a unique, unforgettable experience
through the Icelandic highlands—one of the
world’s most stunning travel destinations.
mountainguides.is; icelandrovers.is
Mountain Guides’ customers is the Volcanic
Trails package, a collection of three thrilling
tours in the southern highlands. Designed for
tourists looking for a more challenging hiking
adventure, the tour is a thorough exploration of
Iceland’s interior, from the imposing Sveinstindur
peak and the black volcanic sands of Skaftá
river to the relaxing, restorative hot springs of
Landmannalaugar. Travelers can choose to take
just one part of the tour or all three—depending
on how adventurous they feel!
TRAVEL THE SPECTACULAR INTERIOR
BY SUPER JEEP
Iceland Rovers, the sister company of Icelandic
Mountain Guides, organizes a whole host of
exciting 4x4 jeep tours to the Icelandic high-
lands. For example, the popular Highlands
and Hot Springs tour combines relaxation with
adventure, taking travelers on a seven-day super
jeep trip to some of Iceland’s most famous and
soothing natural pools. Touring Iceland’s high-
lands in a super jeep is an experience like no
One of the nation’s oldest adventure tourism companies, Icelandic Mountain Guides was
founded in 1994 by four guys with a passion for hiking through the Icelandic wilderness, and
it’s this enthusiasm for nature and exploration that still drives the company to this day.
Journey through the Highlands
SPECIAL PROMOTION HIGHLANDS