Golden Circle and Glacier
Super Jeep Day Tour from Reykjavik

• Thingvellir National Park
  – Walk in the footsteps of Vikings at the historic Alþingi, the world’s oldest parliament.
  – Stand between two continents at the rift valley of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
  – Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with geological wonders.
• Geysir Geothermal Area
  – Witness the original Geysir, the namesake for all geysers worldwide.
  – Be amazed by Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water 25-30 meters into the air.
• Gullfoss Waterfall
  – Experience the raw power of Iceland’s most iconic waterfall as it cascades 100 feet into the glacial river Hvítá.
• Langjökull Glacier
  – Discover Iceland’s second-largest glacier, a breathtaking expanse of ice and snow.
  – Optional: Add a thrilling snowmobile ride across the glacier’s pristine white plains.
• Super Jeep Adventure
  – Enjoy an exhilarating off-road drive on the glacier and rugged mountain tracks.
  – Experience the thrill of exploring Iceland’s wild landscapes in a powerful 4×4 vehicle.

Q: Do we need to bring lunch, or is there a place to stop on the way?
A: You don’t need to bring lunch! We stop at Geysir and Gullfoss, where you’ll find cafés and bistros offering a variety of meals and snacks. There’s also time for an afternoon coffee break.

Q: Is there blue ice on the glacier?
A: The appearance of the glacier changes with the seasons. In winter, Langjökull is a snowy wonderland, and the blue ice is often hidden beneath the snow. In summer, as the snow melts, the stunning blue ice becomes visible.
Fun Fact: The ice isn’t actually blue—it appears blue due to the way light reflects and refracts through the dense ice!

Q: How far up on the glacier do we go?
A: This depends on snow and weather conditions. In winter, when the snow is firm, we can often drive higher up on the glacier. In summer and early fall, the lower parts of the glacier become icy and crevassed, so we stay closer to the edges for safety.
Safety is always our top priority, and we never take unnecessary risks.

“An Ideal Way to Explore” 

My husband and I did the “Golden Circle and Glacier Super jeep” tour by Nature Explorer. We enjoyed the flexibility of being able to take pictures for as long as we wanted at our favourite destinations and getting the personalized attention throughout the tour. Our guide, Finn, was a brilliant man with prodigious knowledge of Iceland. We enjoyed learning about Icelandic history and culture while visiting stunning natural wonders. Gulfoss was magnificent and awe-inspiring.
I highly recommend snowmobiling on the Langgiuokull glacier as an optional part of this tour. It was a thrill to hit a little speed in the snowmobile and the view from atop the glacier was one of the best of our entire trip. Pictures can’t replicate it due to the difference between what the eye sees and what the camera can capture. The vast volcano and glacier skyline with seemingly endless snow were a sight to behold.
Another highlight to this tour were the geysers of Haukadalur. It’s very touristy but for good reason. As the boiling of pressurized water results in a powerful upward stream of water and steam, it’s hard not to appreciate this natural spectacle. Our guide, Finn, is also a professional photographer so he helped us set up some of our best pictures.
Needless to say, I highly recommend this tour.
– Reviewed on Tripadvisor by Treveller T, Toronto Canada

“This is the BEST tour in Iceland!”

I cannot stress how much we enjoyed our time with Nature Explorers while we were in Reykjavik. We set up two tours with the company; one to the Blue Lagoon and one to tour the Golden Circle with an added glacier tour. Both guides were informative and fun, and both locations are not to be missed! the Golden Circle was especially memorable as we toured with Hawk, the owner of the company. His wealth of knowledge of the area and general fun facts about Iceland kept us entertained throughout the 9 hour tour. The sites were fabulous, especially the glacier. He was able to take us ONTO the glacier in his converted vehicle…a special and unique treat that ALL must do. I can’t recommend choosing Nature Explorer enough – so much better than a bus tour and so fun and memorable.
– Reviewed on Tripadvisor by Sierra Higgins, California USA

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