TOUR OVERVIEW
Borgarfjordur and glacier
In this private super jeep day tour we leave Reykjavik and explore the historic West Iceland.
We head out to Hvalfjordur where the British occupation forces had their biggest fleets assembled during the World War 2, before crossing the Atlantic to Europe. A historic sight into the past in one of Iceland´s deepest and most spectacular fjords and the home to our debated whaling industry.
We stop by Deildartunguhver hot spring, the highest-flow hotspring of Europe. It’s water emerges at 97°C before being piped to populated areas of West Iceland. Next we stop by Hraunfossar waterfalls which are one of Icelands most beautiful waterfalls. The name Hraunfossar (lava falls) refers to the fact that it emerges through cracks in a lava wall creating a spectacular sight. With bridges and paths you can gaze at the waterfalls from numerous view points.
Hallmundarhraun lava field was formed in the 10th century shortly after Icelandic settlement started. It flowed from craters situated next to Langjokull glacier and geologists think the eruption lasted for a few years. The lava field spreads over 200km2 area containing a few magnificent lava caves such as Víðgelmir and Surtshellir.
Next stop is the spectacular glacier Langjokull (Long glacier). We drive as far as the road takes us towards the glacier and then we drive off-road into the glaciers highest point overlooking large parts of south-west Iceland. It’s a fun and exciting off-road experience with a glacier walk included. The glacier is the second largest ice cap in Iceland with ice up to 580m thick. Water flows from the glacier in sub-surface streams down to the great lake Þingvallavatn, the geothermal spring Deildartunguhver and the great river Hvítá.
On our way back we take the highland road of Kaldidalur into Thingvellir, national park ,where we stop before going back to Reykjavik. In Thingvellir national park you see the tectonic plates moving apart. The name Thingvellir translates to “Parliament plains” and refers to the historic viking parliament Althing founded in the year 930AD. We drop you off at the scenic point Haki where you get a fabulous view over the national park and the great lake Thingvallavatn. You walk down a path in the gorge Almannagja to Althing.
Waterfalls, hot springs, caves, glacier and a national park. This tour has it all.
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140.000 ISK pr. vehicle
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Private superjeep tour
Duration: 8-10 hours
1-6 passengers pr. vehicle
Available: All year round
Free pickup at your accommodation
Price is total pr. vehicle (not pr. person)
THIS TOUR
What You Will See
- Hvalfjörður
- Deildartunguhver
- Hallmundarhraun
- Lava caves
- Kaldidalur
- Langjokull
- Glacier off road
- Barnafossar
- Þingvellir
EXPERIENCE
Amazing Views
We focus on your experience when you tour with Iceland in a day. Our drivers are instructed to make the experience both as personal and enjoyable as possible. Don’t hesitate to ask for an extra stop if you see something interesting, it will be our pleasure.
Icelandic nature is renowned for it’s power and beauty. A private superjeep tour gives you an opportunity to enjoy the best Iceland has to offer.
Totally Memorable
“We booked the jeep trip so that we could see what we wanted in one day and with a small group rather than a large impersonal bus trip. Despite it appearing to be an expensive option I can assure you that it is worth every penny…..” Read more
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Fantastic day
“We did the Golden Circle and Northern Lights trips with this great company. Orri was our guide. Due to the weather and short duration of our trip we had to do both tours in one day but even so we were never rushed…”
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