Gravel
Iceland
Gravel Iceland
A must-see (must-ride) for gravel lovers, the Westfjords region of Iceland is a gravel paradise
Ready for a real adventure? Join us on this gravel trip to Iceland and feel the power of raw nature.
Overview
Details
Next Departure
August 20th 2023
From
USD $6,095
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
Not available
Ride Program
Total Distance
Total Elevation
Daily Av. Distance
Daily Av. Elevation
Overview
Iceland is an incredibly wild land where volcanos, hot springs, unique rock formations, glaciers and huge waterfalls dominate the landscape. It’s a country that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, it really is that special and unique.
After the huge success of our 2021 “Beyond Tarmac” trips, we wanted to include the Westfjords region of Iceland as a destination for those gravel riders looking for that ultimate adventure and off-road wilderness experience. We’ll provide the usual Thomson legendary support, with our regular ride leaders, mechanics and van drivers being joined by some experienced locals. The terrain is not overly technical, mostly smooth and fast gravel with a few more broken or tricky sections here and there, and some sections of pavement as you approach the small towns.
You’ll stay in incredibly remote hotels, some of which will provide fairly basic amenities – but you will experience a truly authentic Icelandic adventure.
Are you ready for the ride of your life?
Trip Technical Difficulty
Ride Surfaces
Bike Setup Recommendations
Recommended Tires
700×38
A minimum 700×38, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.
Recommended Gearing
38T × 11-42
We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.
Gravel Explained
Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to Iceland | Malarhorn Guesthouse | |||
| 02 | Across country to Heydalur | Heydalur Country Hotel | |||
| 03 | Cruising the fjords to Isafjordur | Hotel Isafjordur Torg | |||
| 04 | South to Bildudalur | Hotel Harbour Inn | |||
| 05 | In search of puffins | Breidavik Hotel | |||
| 06 | Final push to Flokalundur | Hotel Flokalundur | |||
| 07 | Takk! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
Elevation
Welcome to Iceland
Your trip starts in Reykjavik where our staff will pick you up at your hotel before the transfer to the first hotel of the trip in Drangsnes.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride, a magnificent coastal loop through the Drangsnes Peninsula.
Day 2
Distance
Elevation
Across country to Heydalur
Your journey through the Westfjords region of Iceland begins today with a stunning ride from Drangsnes to the countryside hotel in Heydalur. You’ll be riding into a remote wilderness with incredible Icelandic landscapes that are unique to this part of the world.
Day 3
Distance
Elevation
Cruising the fjords to Isafjordur
Am amazing ride today which follows the dramatic coastline of the Ísafjarðardjúp fjord, one of the largest fjords in Iceland and whose name translates to “fjord of sea ice”. The route is mostly flat as it follows the coast, up and down numerous smaller fjords before we arrive in Isafjordur. With a population of around 2500, Isafjordur is the biggest town in the region and in the evening we’ll enjoy a stroll around the tin-roofed wooden houses and cafés that form the picturesque town centre of the “metropolis” of the Westfjords.
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Map & Profile
Surface Details
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||||||
Aug 20 - 26 |
Taking Bookings |
Limited spots available |
USD $6,095
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USD $950 |
USD $1,170 |
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Trip Hotels
What's Included
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Accommodations & Meals
 Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Reykjavik Keflavik Airport |
8:00am |
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Any hotel in downtown Reykjavik |
9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Any hotel in downtown Reykjavik |
2:00pm |
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Reykjavik Keflavik Airport |
3:00pm |
Gravel Iceland
The Westfjords region of Iceland is a gravel paradise, discover it with Thomson Bike Tours
