A self drive super jeep ride starting from your hotel and to the remote highlands of Fjallabak, cruising amazing mountain roads and crossing rivers to the Strútur cabin from which we will hike to the secluded hot springs of Strútslaug.
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Easy
It’s oh so quiet - shh shh – it’s oh so still. Imagine a place where you hear nothing except the arctic wind and highland creeks pearling down the moss-covered hills. This is where we are taking you today but first we have to get there.
You, under a watchful eye of your expert guide, and your super jeep will take care of that. You will drive past the renowned volcano Eyjafjallajökull and through the tranquil countryside of Fljótshlíð up onto the famous South Fjallabak mountain road. Making our way over tough tracks into the remote wilderness behind Mýrdalsjökull glacier. You will discover the unbelievable contrasts of white glaciers, mossy green hills and the pitch black lava sands of Mælifellssandur. There, far away from all tourist trails we leave the jeep behind and take a hike deeper into the interior to a hidden natural hot stream. Having reached the silent highland we relax in the geothermal water with views over serene lakes and rhyolite mountains. We hike back to the car and travel through the colorful highlands passing Krakatindur and Hekla volcano, the entrance to hell, back to Reykjavík.
Guaranteed departures with pick up from your accommodation*: From the 15th of June to the 31st of October for a minimum of 2 persons.
Details:
Price: 49.990 ISK per person.
Add 1.000 ISK to rent hiking shoes.
Private departures and customized tours are available, starting from 130.000 ISK per day for jeep and driver.
Available: 15th of June to 31st of October.
Guaranteed departures: Everyday at 8:00-8:30.
Minimum: 2 persons.
Duration of trip: 12-14 hours.
Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík*, self drive super jeep safari, a visit to Strútslaug hot springs and packed lunch.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves, bathing suit and a towel. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Age limit: 10 years.
PLEASE NOTE: Driving a modified 4x4 super jeep can be very demanding and dangerous, especially in icy and wet conditions. Therefore the guide has full authority to take over the driving should he evaluate it necessary.
Off-road driving means driving dirt roads and mountain passes. Due to extreme winter conditions these roads are often hard to drive or even impassable. In such cases the guide has full authority to alter the itinerary.
Drivers have to be over 25 years old and hold a valid drivers license. All our super jeeps are with manual transmission therefore you have to be comfortable with driving a stick shift.
* If you are staying at one of the many hotels and guesthouses in the city center then your pick up for your tour will be at 8:00 from the Arctic Adventures main office at Laugavegur 11. The shop is located in the heart of the old city center. Click here to see a map of our location.
Click here to see a list of hotels in Reykjavík which are outside the city center and from which we will pick you up.
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Disclaimer: All hiking 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 their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.