Multi tour: 2 day driver guided super jeep safari to Langjökull glacier, snorkeling or lava caving, Borgarfjörður and Golden Circle sightseeing, hot spring bathing and overnight in a mountain hut at Hveravellir hot springs. Super jeep expedition from Reykjavik, Iceland.
This trip is rated as Challenging with 3 out of 5 possible.
Do you want to do something out of the ordinary? Does crossing a glacier in a super jeep, sleeping in a mountain hut and bathing in a hot spring sound appealing?
Crossing a glacier requires a specially modified 4x4 super jeep so you should expect an unusual vehicle outside your hotel. Once your luggage is in the trunk and you have climbed up into the monster truck we will set our course north-west. The plan is to cross the second largest glacier in Iceland, Langjökull glacier, from west to east. On our way to the west side of the glacier we will drive under the sea through Hvalfjarðargöng tunnel and do some sightseeing in the beautiful Borgarfjordur fjord. We will stop at the most powerful hot spring in Iceland, Deildartunguhver, and the picturesque Hraunfossar and Barnafossar waterfalls.
Seeing only a part of the glacier from a distance it is hard to imagine how large it is. Your expert super jeep guide knows the safest way to cross the glacier but before we drive onto the 950 km2 chunk of snow and ice we need to deflate the tires of our super jeep to enable it to float on the snow. As the super jeep action begins glaciers, mountains and volcanoes come into view. It is hard to say what will be the highlight of your day -sitting in a super jeep on a glacier with postcard views or dipping into a natural hot spring in the middle of the Icelandic highlands.
Once we or on the east side of the glacier we are close to Hveravellir hot springs where we will spend the night in a mountain hut. Next to the hut are a few hot springs and one of them is the perfect temperature to bathe in. Relaxing in a hot spring in the middle of the Icelandic highlands is a feeling that is hard to describe. During the winter months you might even have the Northern Lights dancing above you while you bathe! You can soak in the hot spring as long and as often as you like but we do recommend you take a brake to eat the delicious Icelandic lamb your guide will BBQ for you.
Your second day of adventures starts with a drive down Kjölur mountain road to Gullfoss waterfall. You are now driving the most popular scencic route in Iceland, the Golden Circle. It includes a stop at the golden waterfall Gullfoss, the spouting geysir Strokkur and the historic Þingvellir National Park. After lunch you can choose between caving in a lava tube or snorkeling in Silfra fissure at Þingvellir.
Customized tours and private departures are available upon request.
For a super jeep and a driver the price starts from 130.000 ISK per day.
Crossing Langjökull Details:
Price for 2-3 persons: 109.990 ISK per person.
Price for 4 persons or more: 99.990 ISK per person.
This tour is also available self drive:
Price for 2-3 persons: 149.990 ISK per person.
Price for 4 persons or more: 139.990 ISK per person.
Availability: January 15th to July 1st (snow conditions and weather permitting).
Departure: 9:00.
Minimum: 2 persons and maximum 40 persons.
Duration: 2 days.
Including: Reykjavik pick up, 2 day driver guided
super jeep
tour, a choice between lava caving or snorkeling tour, a stop at Deildartunguhver hot spring, Barnafossar and Hraunfossar waterfalls, Hveravellir hot springs and the Golden Circle, overnight
in a mountain hut, bathing in Hveravellir hot springs, sleeping bag and all meals except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 2.
You need to bring: A waterproof jacket and pants, very very warm
clothes, warm undergarments, warm gloves, warm hat, warm socks, good hiking shoes, bathing suit and a towel. If
you let us know in advance you can rent hiking shoes, waterproof pants
and a jacket.
Age limit: 12 years old.
Note: Never book a flight the morning after a winter
expedition because sometimes we are late getting
into town due to weather and snow conditions (especially in the winter time).
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Disclaimer: All glacier 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 may have to sign a waiver
before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor
activities carry an inherit risk
.