We take our course east from Reykjavík along the tabletop mountains of the Esja and down to Lake Thingvallavatn. Here we stop to visit the National Park Thingvellir where you will see one of only two tectonic rift valleys in the worlds, created as the continental plates of America and Europe slowly drift apart. Þingvellir is also the only UNESCO‘s cultural world-heritage site in Iceland and it was here that the Vikings held their parliament and passed out judgments. We will walk down through the Almannagjá canyon and then continue onwards to the Lyngdalsheiði lava field where we will gear up for caving in the Gjábakkahellir cave on the UnderWorld tour. The trip through the cave is a fascinating journey down into the lava field and you will see first hand how Iceland was created and continues to be shaped by the volcanoes and elements.
After our caving adventure we will dine on a packed lunch before taking the mountain track behind the picturesque shield volcano Skjaldbreid and along our second biggest glacier, the Langjökull. After about a two hours drive on mountain trails and some river crossing we get back to normal roads again just above Gullfoss waterfall.
We will make a short stop and view the spectacular 32 meter high cascade before driving to the Geysir hot springs which are only 10 km down the road. At Geysir we will see a variety of geothermal pools and Strokkur, the erupting hot spring, surely one of the highlights of any visit to Iceland.
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!
Guaranteed departures for minimum 2 persons: Everyday all year round with pick up from your accommodation.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. Details: Price: 39.990 ISK per person. Add 1.000 ISK to rent hiking shoes.
This tour is also available in a driver guided super jeep for 34.990 ISK. Private departures and customized tours are available, starting from 130.000 ISK per day for jeep and driver. Available: All year (depending on weather and snow conditions).
Guaranteed departures: Everyday 8:30 to 09:00.
Minimum 2 persons. Duration of trip: 10-11 hours.
Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík, self drive super jeep safari, a visit to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall, caving, caving gear and lunch.
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).
Age limit: 10 years.
No knowledge of the sport is required!
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.
Combination possibilities: You can combine a self drive super jeep tour of the Golden Circle with all of our bestselling adventures.
U- Drive Super Jeep Tour of the Golden Circle with ATV/Quad Bikes. U-Drive Super Jeep Tour of the Golden Circle with Lava Caving. U-Drive Super Jeep Tour of the Golden Circle with Snorkeling. U-Drive Super Jeep Tour of the Golden Circle with Snowmobiles. Do you have any questions? Click here to see our answers to the most frequently asked questions. Click here for details on our cancellation policy. Disclaimer: All caving and super jeep 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.