Adventure Stay by the Glacier - Off-Grid Hut & Buggy Tour
Sleep off-grid beneath the glacier in a private glass-walled hut for two, with a buggy ride across the black sands of Sólheimasandur.
17 hours•Languages: English
A private off-grid hut for two by Mýrdalsjökull glacier, with a one-hour buggy ride and glass walls open to the night sky.
Adventure Stay is a private overnight experience in a small, off-grid hut in the wild landscapes near Mýrdalsjökull on Iceland's South Coast. Your stay includes a guided one-hour buggy ride with Icelandic Mountain Guides across the black sands of Sólheimasandur to its famous plane wreck, before you are dropped at your hut for the night. It sits somewhere between camping and comfort, not luxury, and not traditional glamping, offering shelter, warmth and the essentials in an extraordinary setting, with glass walls and a glass ceiling built for stargazing and Northern Lights. The hut sleeps two and is available year-round.
TourID: BAS02
Activity provider: Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia
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- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
Tour highlights and itinerary
Tour highlights and itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival at Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp
1-Hour Buggy Ride
Day 1:
Overnight at Adventure Stay
Day 2:
Pick-up by Buggy
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
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Included
- 1 hour buggy tour
- Accommodation in the hut
- Light dinner
- Light breakfast
Tour highlights
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If you're planning a trip to Iceland, it's important to be prepared with the right information. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your trip
Adventure Stay is a small, private off-grid hut for two, designed for an immersive overnight stay in nature near Mýrdalsjökull glacier. It sits between camping and comfort, offering shelter, heating and a real bed, but not luxury or hotel-style facilities.
No. Adventure Stay is not luxury accommodation or traditional glamping. It focuses on privacy, remoteness and atmosphere rather than space or premium finishes. Comfort is simple and functional.
There is running water at the kitchen sink, fed from an on-board water tank. The toilet is a dry, sealed-bag toilet connected to a septic tank. There is no flushing toilet or shower. It is clean and suitable for short stays, but compact.
Yes, via USB charging ports. The hut is off-grid and solar-powered, so standard electrical outlets are not available.
The hut is far from roads and buildings and is only reachable with a guide. Once you arrive, there is no traffic and no neighbours, just you, the landscape and the quiet.
The Adventure Stay Hut
Each Adventure Stay is a small, private hut designed for two people. Inside you'll find:
- A comfortable double bed
- A compact kitchenette with running water, a sink, cooktop and basic kitchenware
- Heating and lighting (indoor and outdoor)
- USB charging ports (the hut is off-grid and solar-powered, so standard electrical outlets are not available)
- Wi-Fi and a Bluetooth speaker
- A cold-storage compartment for food and drinks
The hut has a dry toilet which is a sealed, bag-based system connected to a septic tank, not a flushing or running-water toilet. The toilet is clean and functional for short stays, but compact: guests sit to use it, and space around it is tight.
Please note: because of the hut's size and layout, the experience may feel tight for very large or tall guests, particularly when using the toilet.
The Location
The hut sits on a sheltered hill just west of our Mýrdalsjökull base camp, chosen for privacy, shelter from the area's strong winds, and its sweeping outlook. From here you look out over the black-sand plains below, the Atlantic Ocean and the Vestmannaeyjar islands in the distance, with the top of Eyjafjallajökull glacier to the west. The glass walls and ceiling make it ideal for stargazing and, in the darker months, Northern Lights viewing, conditions permitting. The location is completely off-grid and only reachable with a guide.
Getting There & What's Included
Adventure is part of the experience from start to finish. You meet us at the Mýrdalsjökull base camp and set off on a one-hour buggy ride down to the black sands of Sólheimasandur and its iconic plane wreck, before being driven to your hut for the night.
Your stay includes:
- A guided 1-hour buggy ride to the Sólheimasandur plane wreck
- Guided transfer to and from the hut
- One night's accommodation in the private hut
- A light dinner and a light breakfast
The location is completely off-grid and inaccessible without a guide but carefully selected with safety measures in mind. You'll have a direct line to our base-camp staff, a few minutes away, and a full emergency-evacuation plan is in place for the area.
Why Choose Adventure Stay?
- Glass walls and ceiling, ideal for stargazing and Northern Lights
- Real privacy: no crowds, no neighbours, no traffic
- The feeling of sleeping in a tent, with a real bed, heating, Wi-Fi and USB charging
- Uninterrupted views of glaciers, black-sand plains and the Atlantic Ocean
- A guided buggy ride to the Sólheimasandur plane wreck included
- A rare chance to experience Iceland's wilderness in silence and solitude
Who is this for?
Adventure Stay is perfect for:
- Couples and adventurous travellers seeking privacy and remoteness
- Guests who value atmosphere and location over luxury finishes
- Travellers comfortable with compact spaces and simple facilities
- Anyone pairing it with a glacier tour at Sólheimajökull or an adventure tour at Mýrdalsjökull
It may not suit:
- Travellers expecting hotel-level comfort or spacious interiors
- Guests uncomfortable with a dry-toilet system
- Very large or tall guests, or anyone needing step-free/wheelchair access (the entrance door is smaller than standard, with two steps up)