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ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL

A full day super jeep adventure up to the glacier. Stunning scenery including the ice of the great Langjökull glacier and the fire of one of the country's most active geothermal areas. This is Iceland in a nutshell. The tour takes 8 - 9 hours and includes the following highlights: Thingvellir National Park, Kaldidalur highland track, Langjökull & Eiríksjökull glaciers, Surtshellir caves, Hraunfossar & Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt cultural site, Deildartunguhver hot springs and Hvalfjörður fjord. This is a true super-jeep adventure with spectacular landscapes.
Season: June 01 - August 31 with a minimum of 2 persons and September-May with a minimum of 4 persons

Tour code: DTJ-72

ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL

Our day starts with your expert driver and guide welcoming you onboard one of our special super jeeps. We’ll collect you from your hotel or place of stay in Iceland at 09:00. Our first stop is Thingvellir National Park, home of Iceland´s ancient parliament, situated at the dramatic divide between the continental plates of North America and EuroAsia, where the 9000 year old lava field splits apart. A unique opportunity to stand with one foot on each continent.

We head north to one of Iceland´s highest and most austere interior roads, called Kaldidalur (The Cold Valley). Kaldidalur runs along the western side of the Langjökull glacier where we will stop with an opportunity for a unique encounter with mother nature.

We will drive our super jeeps up onto the glacier where they are really in their element for an amazing vantage point to survey the immense vastness of the second largest glacier in Iceland covering 950km2 of land with ice. As we are approaching the lava caves we will notice the impressive glacier Eiríksjökull across the vast lava field overgrown with moss. We continue north and then west with a planned stop at Surtshellir or another nearby stunning lava caves. In the olden days these were inhabited by outlaws. From inside the cave you´ll be able to see how the lava was flowing and the fascinating formations as it cooled.

Next we visit the scenic Hraunfossar waterfalls cascading into the glacial river Hvita from beneath the tree covered lava fields. One of the most beautiful sights of West Iceland. We head to the historic site of Reykholt, home of Iceland´s famous chieftain and historian Snorri Sturluson. It is at this sight that Snorri compiled some of the great earlier literature of Iceland´s famous saga age. Snorri met his end at the hands of his enemies near this hot springs hot pot. We then head on to Deildartunguhver, the largest and most powerful hot springs in the Northern Hemisphere. This source supplies hot water for much of western Iceland´s heating needs.

In the afternoon we head back south toward Reykjavik, enjoying the scenic Hvalfjordur fjord (“Whale Fjord”) with its stunning combination of natural contrasts. This fjord was the deep water harbour and forming up point for naval convoys during the Second World War. 

Season: June 01 - August 31 with a minimum of 2 persons and September-May with a minimum of 4 persons

Tour code: DTJ-72
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ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL

Season: June 01 - August 31
Departures: Daily at 09:00
Pick up: Between 08:30-09:00 from all hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavik
Duration of trip: 8 - 9 hours
Minimum: 2 persons from June-August and 4 person from September to May
Included : Super Jeep Tour with English speaking driver guide, lunchpack (sandwich & juice)
Lunch stop: at 13:00 approx. A picnic lunch is included. At your option and subject to seasonal opening, we may stop at a country restaurant. The cost of lunch at restaurants is not included. Complimentary soft drinks and light refreshments are provided en route. Passengers may bring their own refreshments. 
Note: We recommend to bring good walking shoes and outdoor clothing along, as there there is some hiking and caving options during this tour.
Tour code: DTJ-72

ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL

Season: June 01 - August 31
Departures: Daily at 09:00
Pick up: Between 08:30-09:00 from all hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavik
Duration of trip: 8 - 9 hours
Minimum: 2 persons from June-August (book online)
Minimum: 4 person from September to May (book via email)
Included: Super Jeep Tour with English speaking driver guide, lunchpack (sandwich & juice)
Lunch stop: at 13:00 approx. A picnic lunch is included. At your option and subject to seasonal opening, we may stop at a country restaurant. The cost of lunch at restaurants is not included. Complimentary soft drinks and light refreshments are provided en route. Passengers may bring their own refreshments. 
Note: We recommend to bring good walking shoes and outdoor clothing along, as there there is some hiking and caving options during this tour.
Online bookings: Until 72 hours prior to departure

Price:
EUR 230 per person

Children discount:
Not available

Tour code: DTJ-72

    
 
 

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