Two days super jeep expedition crossing the Langjökull Glacier, overnight at the highland chalet at Hveravellir Hot Springs in the Icelandic Central Highlands.
Driver Guided super jeep tour, includes stops at Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and choice between snorkeling, lava caving or river rafting!
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible.
Your tour begins with a pick up from your accommodation in Reykjavík and briefing about the adventures that lie ahead over the next two days. From Reykjavík we will drive west, through the Hvalfjarðargöng tunnel under the sea and to the Húsafell nature reserve along the Hvítá glacier river. There we will stop at the Hraunfossar and Barnafossar Waterfalls and the most powerfull hot spring in Iceland, the Deildartunguhver before we power onwards and onto the Langjökull Glacier, Iceland’s second biggest glacier measuring roughly 1.021 km2 it is also the second biggest in Europe. Located between the Eiríksjökll Glacier and Hofsjökull Glacier, surrounded by high mountains and volcanoes, the Langjökull reveals scenic views like no other. We will cross the glacier, driving on the snow and ice in the specially modified super jeep with a expert glacier guide at the wheel. Descending down to the Central Highlands at the Hveravellir Hot Springs and mountain chalet we will take a relaxing dip in the natural hot pots in the area and enjoy the amazing views and the clear mountain air. Your guide will then barbeque Icelandic lamb for dinner and we will sleep in the rustic chalets in Hveravellir.
The second day of adventure begins with a drive along the ancient trading route between south and north, the infamous Kjölur road. We make our first stop where we formally leave the highlands behind, there you will witness one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, the Golden Waterfalls; Gullfoss. From there we drive a few minutes to the Geysir Hot Springs where the spouting Strokkur belches a 20 meter high column of super heated water in to the air every 4 minutes or so. After lunch you have a choice between some our greatest adventure trips: lava caving, snorkeling in the Silfra ravine in Þingvellir or river rafting on the Hvítá*.
We should be in Reykjavik around 18:30-19:30 depending on your choice of activity, weather and conditions.
Details:
Price:
109.990 ISK per person for 2-3 persons.
99.990 ISK per person for 4 or more persons.
Would you like to drive the super jeeps you self? Upgrade this tour
to a SELF DRIVE SUPER JEEP tour for a extra charge 30.000 ISK per
person.
NOTE! Allow for an extra day in Iceland after this trip in the winter time, i.e. never book a flight the morning after a winter expedition, sometimes conditions and weather can make us late getting into town!
Distance from Reykjavik: 150 km. Duration of trip: 2 days. Available: January 15th – July 1st (depending on glacier conditions and the weather). Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum: 40 persons. Age limit: 12 years.
Bring with you: Very Very Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. Also bring some warm gloves, warm socks, warm sweater and warm undergarments. Dress like you are going to the North Pole! Good hiking shoes are necessary and can be rented.
Includes: Pick up from accommodation, two day driver guided super jeep tour, a choice between lava caving, snorkeling in Þingvellir or river rafting on Hvítá (in the summer) mountain and super-jeep guide and all necessary equipment to sleep in a mountain hut including sleeping bag.
Food included: Day One: Lunch and dinner. Day two: Breakfast and lunch.
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Disclaimer: All winter and off-road trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants may have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.