Golden Circle and Glacier Super Jeep Day Tour from Reykjavik

Itinerary for the Golden Circle + Glacier day tour

Departure from Reykjavik to Thingvellir where the oldest parliament in world was founded and you can see the tectonic plates boundaries.

After Thingvellir we cross the road of Lyngdalsheidi towards Geysir and Gullfoss where we stop for lunch. Seeing the geyser Strokkur spout boiling water 25-30 m high in the air is fantastic nature experience and the Geysir area has numerous other hot springs.

After seeing Iceland's most famous waterfall, Gullfoss up close and listening to it's roaring thunder as it cascades 32 metres down the mighty glacial river Hvita we drive a mountain track to Iceland's second largest glacier, Langjokull where you have the option of renting a snowmobile and blaze across the white plains of the glacier.  If you decide not to go snowmobiling, driving on the snow and seeing the glacier and the barren landscape is still big fun and extraordinary.

On the way back to Reykavik we make a short photo stop at the crater lake Kerid. Depending on weather, snow and light conditions, we visit the geothermal area of either Nesjavellir on the way out in the morning or Hellisheidi in the afternoon on the way back.

Once in Reykjavik we will drop you off at your hotel or a restaurant of your choice.

Our driverguides are knowledgeable about Iceland and will gladly adjust to your particular interest the best they can, whether it's nature, geology, history, current affairs - or 4x4 stuff. We refer to it as 'conversational guiding'. The interaction with our clients is a big part of why love our jobs.

 Thingvellir is sometimes written Pingvellir but in Icelandic it's Þingvellir (The special Icelandic letter 'Þ' is a 'Th-sound' but the letter looks like a 'P')

 Gullfoss waterfall was spectacular but we enjoyed everything on the tour. - well perhaps not the weather. The chance to actually get onto the glacier was a fantastic surprise.
                                - Philip Stainsby, Golden Circle + Glacier Super Jeep tour

Photos from the Golden Circle + Glacier Super-Jeep Day Tour

Gullfoss waterfall on the Golden Circle + Glacier Super-Jeep day tour from Reykjavik

Tectonic plates in fall colours at Thingvellir National Park

Kerid crater

Strokkur, the active geyser next to the original Geysir

Borhole at the geothermal power plant at Hellisheidi

Full moon on Langjokull glacier in the winter twilight

Shield volcano on the Golden Circle + Glacier Super-Jeep Tour from Reykjavik

See some more photos from the Golden Circle Day tour or from our Super Jeep Photo gallery or check out a few reasons why you should consider a Super-Jeep tour with Nature Explorer. If you have any questions, please check out the FAQ or contact us

Thingvellir National Park
- Old viking parliament ('Alþingi')
- Tectonic plate boundaries
- UNESCO World Heritage Site

Geysir
- The original Geyser which all geysers are named after
- The geyser Strokkur

Gullfoss Waterfall

Langjokull, Iceland's second largest glacier
- Optional: Snowmobile tour on the glacier

Kerid Crater

Geothermal Powerplant
- we either go to Nesjavellir or Hellisheidi

Off-Road Adventure
- Driving on a glacier
- Driving through a river

Experience many of Iceland's natural gems in a magnificent day tour – and do it in style and comfort of our Super Jeeps.

For your safety Nature Explorer reserves the right to change tours due to weather, road and snow conditions 

Frequently Asked Questions about The Golden Circle Tour

Q: Do we need to bring lunch or is there a place to stop on the way?
A: There is a café both at Gullfoss and at Geysir. We stop at one of them for lunch and the other one for refreshments in the afternoon - so no, you don't have to bring lunch.

Q: Do we have to book the snowmobiles in advance or can we decide when we get to the glacier?
A: The snowmobiles need to be booked in advance because the snowmobile company, which is based in Reykjavik, needs to know how many guides to send and how many skidoos they need to prepare.

Q: Do we need special clothes for the snowmobiles?
A: The snowmobile company provides helmets, balaclavas, overalls, gloves and over-boots. However, whether you go snowmobiling or not, we always recommend having wind and wetproof clothing - anytime of the year. It's better to have it and not need it, rather than the other way around.

Do you have a questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us: info@NatureExplorer.is