This document provides information about jeep tours offered by Iceland Rovers, including descriptions of several tour options. The tours explore Iceland's natural landscapes using specially outfitted jeeps and include highlights such as glaciers, lava caves, waterfalls, and volcanic areas. The tours are guided and led by experienced drivers with knowledge of Icelandic nature. Practical information is also provided about booking tours, clothing, departures, and prices.

1. SUPER JEEP
DAY
TOURS
From Reykjavík
2009 - 2010
icelandrovers.is

2. ICELAND ROVERS
SUPER JEEP TOURS
Welcome
Iceland Rovers invites you to explore and experience Iceland’s great
natural beauty and diversity in a more personal way, in one of our
specially outfitted super jeeps. No vacation in Iceland is complete
without a taste of our country’s unique nature. On our exciting
day tours you get a chance to discover a different side of Iceland’s
unbelievably diverse landscape with powerful geysers, natural
hot springs, glacier ice, active volcanoes, beautiful mountains and
valleys along with miles and miles of stunning vistas as far as
the eye can see. In the wintertime, you might see the Northern
Lights and in summer you can enjoy the continuous daylight of the
Midnight Sun and of course we offer exciting day tours enabling
you to experience either one. We pride ourselves in having a highly
qualified team of talented driver-guides; all are nature enthusiasts
that will lead you in the discovery of a whole range of natural
phenomena. On an Iceland Rovers jeep tour you will experience
Iceland’s natural wonders first hand.
Make every moment an experience!
Some of our Professional Guides.
Iceland Rovers is proud to have a highly qualified team of
experienced guides and Super Jeep drivers. Most of our guides
have been in the field of tourism for many years and in addition to
being guides and super jeep drivers they are i.e. researchers and
teachers. All of them are passionate about Icelandic nature and big
travel enthusiasts.
Arnar Már Tryggvi Már
Mountain Leader, Level I - Hard Guide and Super Jeep driver.
Ice Guide and Super Jeep driver.
Kristján Pétur Ingibjörg
Guide and Super Jeep driver. Mountain Leader and
Super Jeep driver.
Arnar Felix Laufey
Level 2 Hard Ice Guide and Guide and Super Jeep driver.
Super Jeep driver.
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3. Practical Information
Pre-booking is necessary to guarantee your place.
Clothing:
Bring warm clothing for all our tours. For example a thick sweater
and a waterproof shell, and wear good hiking shoes.
For those who need, we can provide raincoats and some extra
clothing, just ask when you book the tour.
All specific gear such as crampons and ice axes or other
mountaineering equipment is always provided by Iceland Rovers.
Departures:
Departures dated in the brochure are guaranteed. All our tours can
be ordered for minimum four persons on any other weekday, or as a
private tour.
Security:
The Icelandic climate is rough and very variable, so is the terrain. We
therefore reserve the right to alter and modify our program at any
time during the trip to assure the safety of our clients and staff. Our
well trained guides will do their very best to assure you a safe and
pleasant journey.
Languages:
All Iceland Rovers day tours are conducted in English. Other
languages are available upon request for private departures.
Super jeeps:
All the Super Jeeps we use for our adventures are specially
outfitted Land Rover Defenders, Nissan Patrols or Toyota Land
Cruisers that have been modified for expeditions in Iceland’s
remote, rugged and scenic landscape. They are mounted on 38”
or 44” tires, equipped with a GPS satellite navigation system and
VHF-radios, to get you around safely and in comfort. We do our
best to choose vehicles that have low emissions and favorable fuel
consumption per passenger seat, to minimize the environmental
impact of our super jeep tours.
Difficulty levels
1 2 3 4 5
Easy Strenuous
Contact us:
www.icelandrovers.is
icelandrovers@icelandrovers.is
Tel +354 587 9999
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4. Essential Iceland ILR01 1
Level: Easy. Duration: 9 - 11 hours. 2
Parliament, Glacier, Lava Cave, Hot Springs 3
and Waterfalls.
Enjoy an amazing tour through a landscape of extreme contrasts, full of 4
history and geology. We begin our day in Þingvellir National Park, the 5
site of the ancient Viking parliament dating back to the 10th century.
From there we drive up through the barren mountain pass of Kaldidalur
to the Langjökull for an unforgettable discovery of this enormous
glacier. We continue to Hallmundarhraun to explore Surtshellir, one of
Iceland’s biggest and most majestic lava caves. After caving, we visit the
extraordinary, lush waterfalls, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and have a look
at one of the world’s largest hot springs, before returning to Reykjavík.
Þingvellir National Park, Langjökull Gletscher,
Lavahöhle, heisse Quellen und Wasserfälle.
Besuch des Þingvellir Nationalparks, Stätte des Wikingerparlaments.
Fahrt über den Wüstenpass Kaldidalur. Entdecken des Langjökull
Gletschers. Erforschung einer Lavahöhle. Besuch von ungewöhnlichen
Wasserfällen und wasserreichster heissen Quelle.
Þingvellir, Glacier de Langjökull, un Tunnel de
lave, des sources chaudes et des Cascades.
Visite du parc national de Þingvellir, lieu du parlement Viking.
Traversée du col désertique de Kaldidalur. Découverte du glacier
Langjökull. Exploration d’un tunnel de lave. Visite des cascades les
plus insolites et les plus puissantes sources chaudes.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Guaranteed departures: All year: Thursdays,
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Pick up: In Reykjavík from hotel or guesthouse at
08:30.
Included: Driver-tour guide, helmets and
headlamps (for caving).
Note: Bring warm clothing, good shoes and lunch.
Price: 30.900 ISK.
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5. Volcano Jeep Tour and 1
Blue Lagoon ILR03B 2
Level: Easy. Duration: 6 hours
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Reykjanes, Krýsuvík and Kleifarvatn. 4
On this Volcano Jeep tour, we head off on the rough tracks of the
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Reykjanes peninsula, one of the most volcanically active areas in
Iceland. Driving through this wonderland of craters and lava you
will explore the beautiful volcanic landscape and take in some
panoramic views. Stopping at the geothermal area of Krýsuvík and
Lake Kleifarvatn with it’s moon-like surroundings, hot springs and
solfataras never fails to leave a strong impression. The craters and lava
of Vigdísarvellir and the rock formations of Selatangar are definite
highlights. Before returning to Reykjavík we finish our day tour with a
relaxing bath in the geothermal seawater of the Blue Lagoon.
Reykjanes, Krýsuvík und Kleifarvatn.
Die Reykjanes Halbinsel ist ein Wunderland vulkanischer Landschaft.
Wir halten beim Geothermalgebiet von Krýsuvík und der
mondähnlichen Landschaft des Sees Kleifarvatn. Wir geniessen ein
entspannendes Bad im geothermalen Meerwasser der Blauen Lagune.
Reykjanes, Krýsuvík et Kleifarvatn.
Une excursion vers les rudes pistes de la péninsule de Reykjanes,
l’une des régions volcaniques les plus actives d’Islande. Visite de
Krýsuvík et des paysages lunaire près du lac Kleifarvatn. Avant le
retour à Reykjavík, un bon bain relaxant dans le célèbre Blue Lagoon
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Guaranteed departures: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Pick up: In Reykjavík from Hotel or guesthouse at 9:30.
Included: Driver-tour guide, entrance to the
Blue Lagoon.
Note: Bring warm clothing, rain gear, good shoes,
bathing suit, towel and lunch.
Price: 27.900 ISK.
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6. Northern Lights and Lobster ILR06 1
Level: Easy. Duration: 5 hours.
2
Northern Lights, Black Sand Beaches 3
and Lobster. 4
You will be whisked out of Reykjavik in search of a night sky that
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is free of city lights, in order to enhance the beauty of the Aurora
Borealis, as this spectacular natural phenomenon is best enjoyed
well away from any light source. After, we’ll head to the black sandy
beaches of the south for some Icelandic delicacies, and then we
continue our search for the wonders of the night sky. The road takes
us to one of Iceland’s most renowned seafood restaurants for an
unforgettable lobster feast. The search for those mysterious lights
will then continue all the way back to Reykjavík.
Nordlichter und Hummer.
Suche von spektakulären Nordlichtern ausserhalb Reykjaviks
beleuchteter Stadt. Isländische Delikatessen auf schwarzem
Sandstrand. Abschluss mit Hummer Essen in gemütlichem
Restaurant.
Aurores boréales et homard.
Excursion de nuit à la recherche des spectaculaires aurores
boréales hors des lumières de la ville de Reykjavík. Dégustation
de spécialités islandaises sur une plage de sable noir.
Conclusion de l’excursion autour d’un repas de homard dans un
confortable restaurant.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Guaranteed departures: September 1st to April
15th: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Pick-up: In Reykjavík form hotel or guesthouse at
18:30.
Included: Driver-tour guide, lobster feast and
Icelandic schnapps.
Note: Drinks and dessert not included.
*Please note that the Northern Lights are a
natural phenomenon, therefore, sightings
cannot be guaranteed.
Price: 26.900 ISK.
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7. South Coast, Glaciers and 1
Waterfalls ILR10 2
Level: Easy. Duration: 10 - 11 hours.
3
The South Coast, Black Beaches, Waterfalls
4
and Glacier Walk.
For this exciting day tour, we along the main road eastwards from 5
Reykjavik to the foot of the Mt. Eyjafjallajökull glacier massif, driving
through the Icelandic farmlands beneath the mountains. In only two
hours we arrive at Mýrdalsjökull, where on the Sólheimajökull glacier
tounge you will have the oportunity to go for a blue ice glacier walk
(1h), exploring the wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep
crevasses in the glacier. On the way back we take a 4x4 drive down
onto the black sandy beaches and admire the beauty and power
of the North Atlantic Ocean. Last but not least, the picturesque
waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss are mandatory stops where
the brave ones can venture behind the waterfall as it falls off its cliff!
Die Südküste, schwarzer Sandstrand,
Wasserfälle, Gletscherspaziergang.
Fahrt entlang der Südküste zum Gletscher Mýrdalsjökull.
Gletscherwanderung mit Steigeisen (1h30). Fahrt auf schwarzem
Sandstrand. Besichtigung der Wasserfälle Skógafoss und Seljalandsfoss.
La Côte Sud, La Plage Noir, Cascades, Marche
sur un glacier.
Route le long de la côte sud jusqu’au glacier Mýrdalsjökull. Randonnée
en crampon sur glacier (1 h 30). Circulation sur une plage de sable noir.
Visite des cascades de Skógafoss et Seljalandsfoss.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Guaranteed departures: All year: Wednesdays and
Sundays.
Pick-up: In Reykjavík from hotel or guesthouse at 08:30.
Included: Driver-tour guide and a glacier walk (1h30).
Note: Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hiking shoes
and lunch.
Price: 34.900 ISK.
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8. Þórsmörk Glacier Valley ILR12 1
Level: Easy. Duration: 9 - 11 hours. 2
Tuff landscape, Elf Church, Canyons and River 3
Crossings. 4
Your destination is Þórsmörk, a natural paradise, named after the 5
mighty pagan God Thor. To get to the hidden pearl between the
glaciers we have to drive on a 4x4 track, over numerous unbridged
glacial rivers, some of which can be quite deep and with strong
currents. Once there, you will find yourself in a magnificent valley, full
of geological wonders and unique vistas that Icelandic nature lovers
have enjoyed for centuries. Hiking along the trails in Þórsmörk, into
Stakkholts river canyon and other places is a magical experience.
On the way back, the spectacular Seljalandsfoss waterfall awaits,
cascading down from the cliff’s edge in its unique way. This is a tour
into a Nature Reserve that boasts magnificence throughout.
Tuff Landschaft, Elfenkirche, Schluchten und
Flussdurchquerungen.
Besuch des Naturschutzgebietes Thorsmörk. Beliebtes Wanderparadies
zwischen Gletschern versteckt. Mit 4x4 Fahrzeug Duchquerung von
mehreren Gletscherflüssen. Wanderung u.a. in der eindrücklichen
Stakkholtsgjá Schlucht. Besichtigung des Wasserfalles Seljalandsfoss.
Paysage de tuff, L’eglise des Elfes, Des Gorges,
Passages des Rivieres.
Visite de la réserve naturelle de Þórsmörk. Un paradis de la randonnée
caché derrière les glaciers. En véhicule 4X4, traversée à gué de
nombreux torrents glaciaires. Randonnées, notamment à l’étroite gorge
de Stakkholtsgjá. Visite de la cascade de Seljalandsfoss.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Guaranteed departures: All year: Thursdays.
May 1st to September 31st: Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Pick-up: In Reykjavík from hotel or guesthouse
at 08:30.
Included: Driver-guide and wading shoes for
canyon walk.
Note: Bring warm clothing, rain gear, good shoes
and lunch.
Price: 30.900 ISK.
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9. The Classic Golden Circle Tour ILR13 1
Level: Easy. Duration: 8 - 9 hours.
2
Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir in Super Jeep. 3
Þingvellir National Park, home of Iceland’s ancient Viking parliament
and listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site will be your first 4
stop on this tour. There we take a walk to experience firsthand 5
the geological phenomenon that is the Mid-Atlantic ridge. From
Þingvellir we head east over Lyngdalsheiði following a mountain-
road with great views of the rugged lava fields, passing Laugarvatn
lake and arriving to Haukadalur, home of the great Geyser and the
reliable Strokkur geyser that erupts with 3 to 7 minutes intervals,
then the magnificent Gullfoss as it comes cascading down the white
colored Hvítá river. The way back is through the agricultural headland
of the south and through smaller settlements of the countryside. Our
last stop is at Kerið, a colorful explosive volcanic crater.
Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir in Super Jeep.
Wanderung im Þingvellir Nationalpark, wo das isländische
Wikingerparlament liegt. Besuch des grossen Geysirs und seines
kleineren Bruders Strokkur. Ganz in der Nähe können wir den
eindrücklichen Gullfoss Wasserfall bewundern. Auf der Rückfahrt
stoppen wir beim farbigen Explosionskrater Kerið.
Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir in Super Jeep.
Une première randonnée dans les curiosités géologiques du rift
médio-océanique dans le parc national de Þingvellir (site de l’ancien
parlement viking). Après, nous visitons Geysir et son célèbre geyser
Strokkur, puis la magnifique cascade de Gullfoss. Lors du retour vers
Reykjavík, dernier arrêt au cratère multicolore de Kerið.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Guaranteed departures: All year: Thursdays and
Saturdays.
Included: Driver-tour guide.
Pick-up: In Reykjavík from hotel or guesthouse
at 08:30.
Note: Bring warm clothing, rain gear, good shoes
and lunch.
Price: 28.900 ISK.
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10. Mt. Hekla and 1
Landmannalaugar Tour ILR05
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Level: Easy. Duration: 12 hours.
3
Mt. Hekla, Landmannalaugar, Craters and
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Volcanic Landscape.
This is a unique and unforgettable tour through some of the most 5
rugged terrain in the southern highlands of Iceland. We start by
heading to the foot of Mt. Hekla where the landscape has been
shaped by centuries of volcanic activity. In our jeep we climb as
high as 1000 m (3280’) above sea level to enjoy fascinating views
over the Torfajökull area and weather permitting, some of Iceland’s
glaciers as well. Now we are in one of the largest geothermal areas
in Iceland where fire and ice may create spectacular ice caves, as the
hot springs are constantly working underneath the icecap. We then
visit the Hrafntinnusker area and end in Landmannalaugar where
a warm bath in a natural pool is optional before heading back to
Reykjavik. This is a land of unreal beauty with steaming hot springs,
glacier ice and explosive craters, and an amazing range of colors.
Vulkan Hekla, die drittgrösste Geothermalzone,
Krater und vulkanische Landschaften.
Fahrt auf rauhen Strassen durch Vulkan- und Gletscherlandschaften.
Erleben von Dampfquellen, Eis und Explosionskratern. Besuch von
Landmannalaugar: warmes Bad in natürlicher heisser Quelle.
Le volcan Hekla, 3eme zone geothermique du
monde, des craters et paysage volcanique.
Transfert par des pistes difficiles à travers des paysages volcaniques
et glaciaires sauvages. Découverte de sources de vapeur, de glace
et de cratère d’explosion. Visite de Landmannalaugar: bain dans les
sources chaudes naturelles.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Guaranteed departures: June 15th to October 31st:
Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Pick up: In Reykjavík from hotel or guesthouse at
08:30.
Included: Driver-tour guide and Landmannalaugar
service fee.
Note: Bring warm clothing, good shoes and lunch.
Price: 34.900 ISK.
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11. DAY TOURS
From Reykjavík 2009 - 2010
Summer Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Essential Iceland ILR01
Volcano Jeep Tour & Blue Lagoon ILR03B
South Coast, Glaciers and Waterfalls ILR10
Þórsmörk Glacier Valley ILR12
The Classic Golden Circle Tour ILR13
Mt. Hekla and Landmannalaugar Tour ILR05
Winter Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Essential Iceland ILR01
Volcano Jeep Tour & Blue Lagoon ILR03B
Northern Lights and Lobster ILR06
South Coast, Glaciers and Waterfalls ILR10
Þórsmörk Glacier Valley ILR12
The Classic Golden Circle Tour ILR13
Tour operated
Other departures:
All tours can be operated for a minimum of 4 persons
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