Tour Overview
Super jeep Tour
4x4
Duration
7 to 8 hrs.
Private tour
Personal guide
Season
1. July to 15. Sept.
Group size
Min 1 person
Group size
Max 20 persons
Minimum age
12 years
Pick up
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Starting point
Hólaskjól Highland Center
Departure
10:00
Drop off
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Tour departures dates
23. July 2024
31. July 2024
Price from
1.360 pr. total for 1 - 4 persons
Tour description
In this tour we drive the mountain track F208 to Landmannalaugar from Hólaskjól Highland Center or another pickup place by request.
We start by visiting the Eldgjá Canyon. Eldgjá is a fissure created in eruptions that took place in the year 934.
The fissure is 60 km long and forms a canyon that extends from the mountain Gjátindur to the glacier Mýrdalsjökull in the southeast. We will observe the fissure and take a good look at the waterfall Ófærufoss.
The total lava flow from the Eldgjá eruption is estimated to be around 19km3 that makes the Eldgjá eruption the most volumetric lava flow from one eruption in historical time. The origins of the Eldgjá eruption is from the Katla volcano system.
From Eldgjá we follow the 4×4 track through the mountains to Landmannalaugar. We will drive through several rivers and streams on our way.
Landmannalaugar is well known for its colorful mountains, hot springs and beautiful lava fields. We stop for a while in Landmannalaugar. Travelers can take bath in one of the hot springs and relax before we drive back. Hiking is optional for those that are willing to tear down their hiking boots. We stop for 3 hours in Landmannalaugar.
Our guide will offer 2 hours trek through the Laugahraun Lava to Brennisteinsalda and back to Landmannalaugar through the Grænagil Canyon. This trek is 4,5 km and not technically complex.
We will observe bubbling rivers, geothermal hot springs, beautiful lava and colorful mountains. The tours are private tours and activity in the tour can be tailor made for the group.
What you can expect to see and experience
Hólaskjól and the waterfall with no name. Eldgjá fissure and the waterfall Ófærufoss, Fjallabak moutnains, Landmannalaugar, hot spring, colorfull mountaines and Lava |
Tour briefing
Included
- Personal experienced guide
- Facility fee Landmannalaugar
- Facility fee Hólaskjól
Not Included
- Pick up
- Drop off
- Food
- Soft drinks
- Alcohol beverages
What to bring
- Lunch pack for the day
- Warm outdoor clothes
- Waterproof and breathable pants and jacket
- Good hiking boots
- Warn beanie
- Gloves
- Water bottle 1-2L
- Towel
- Swimming clothes