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From Chris

All,

Just a quick email to say thank you so much for your help in organising the trip to Iceland. It was, not to put to fine a point on it, SPECTACULAR. Everything that could have happened did – a mountain rescue, an amazing hotel, a meal of whale meat and puffin at Lækjarbrekka, cocktail fun at Orange and a light poaching at the Blue Lagoon. And to round it all off: an Icelandic psychic on the plane home who gave everyone “dream pebbles”. Seriously. The whole thing still feels faintly surreal and dream-like, to be honest.

But the best bit? The dive. Was just utterly, utterly incredible. Not that you can tell from these pics, but this is me but this is me at Þingvellir - 40m down in glacial water with 100m visibility:

It was one of the highlights of my life. Seriously. Genuinely awe-inspiringly beautiful. Hedinn was a superb dive master, and gave me all the help and encouragement I needed. And with the our great jeep story as well (thanks to our guide Ragi – a really great guy), I think it’s going to make a great piece.

So thank you so much for your help organising it – everything worked like clockwork, and we both had an amazing time. I’ll be in touch nearer the time when we start laying out the feature, but until then, thanks again..

Chris from the UK
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U-Drive Golden - Self Drive Super Jeep Day Trip

Combo Trip: Super Jeep Self Drive, Golden Circle Sightseeing & an Activity of Your Choice. Day Trip Available Directly from Reykjavík City.

Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Easy


This tour will take you off the beaten path to experience Iceland´s natural gems in the comfort of our 4x4 super jeep. Our first destination is the beautiful and historic Þingvellir area where Iceland´s first parliament “Alþingi” was established in 930 AD. Next, we take the trail behind the picturesque shield volcano Skjaldbreid, and after about a two hours drive on tough trails and some river crossings we get back to normal roads again. Our next stop, Gullfoss, is Iceland´s best known waterfall, it cascades down 32 meters into the mighty glacial river Hvítá. After seeing Gullfoss up close we continue onwards for a short drive to the Geysir geothermal area. There we will eye witness the spouting hotspring in all its power.

Your activity will take place at some point during this adventurous day. This trip is available with a choice of 3 different activities, giving you a unique possibility to custom-make your adventure. We also offer this tour without activity fo 34.990 ISK per person.

U-Drive Golden Circle with ATV/Quadbike Tour (Mountain Ride)
On this one hour full throttle ATV tour we race along the mountains and up to a mountain valley close by. Racing through the lava fields is a truly exciting adventure. Age limit: 10 years as a passenger on the ATV.
Please note: A valid driving license is required to drive the ATV.


U-Drive Golden Circle with Caving (Underworld)
Explore the hidden world under a lava field! On our way through Leiðarendi lava tube you will see the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past. It is a unique experience where you will explore this dark and quirky world beneath ours. Age limit: 10 years.

U-Drive Golden Circle with Snorkeling (Into the Blue)
The crystal clear water in the deep Silfra fissure in Þingvellir National Park gives you a feeling of being weightless as you glide along the narrow crack with the lazy current. Bring with you: Warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), warm socks and a change of clothing. Age limit: 14 years or 150 cm height.

U-Drive Golden Circle with Snowmobiling (Glacier Ride)
A scenic and fun one hour tour on Langjökull glacier, Iceland’s second biggest glacier. The glacier is several enormous ice filled volcanic craters, rimmed in by imposing volcanoes and set in the breathtaking Icelandic interior. Age limit: 10 years as a passenger on the snowmobile.
Please note: A valid driving license is required to drive the snowmobile.

This trip offers an amazing ride through the landscapes and natural forces that have shaped and continue to shape Iceland. The ultimate super-jeep combo trip from Reykjavik!

*Where, when and how much we will be able to go off-road depends entirely on weather and snow conditions, in other words it depends on the Arctic winter!

This tour is also available driver guided:
Driver Guided Golden Circle Safari with ATV/Quad Bikes.

Driver Guided Golden Circle Safari with Lava Caving.

Driver Guided Golden Circle Safari with Snorkeling.

Driver Guided Golden Circle Safari with Snowmobiles.

Would you like to super size your Golden Circle visit, cross the Langjökull glacier and stay over night at the Hveravellir hot springs, experience more of the Icelandic Nature?

Click here to find out more about our Langjökull Glacier Crossing.

Available: 12th of September to 14th of May (depending on weather and snow conditions).
Guaranteed departures: Everyday 8:30-9:00.

Please note: for Christmas and New Years we have different availability for the 24th-26th of December and 31st of December - 1st of January. Please contact our office for further information or click here for our holiday schedule.

Minimum 2 persons.
Duration of trip: 10-11 hours.
Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík, a self drive super jeep ride, lunch and a visit to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof  jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended (note: hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented if you let us know in advance).

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.


Do you have any questions?
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Click here for details on our cancellation policy.

Disclaimer:
All adventure 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 have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.