Classic sights of south Iceland in a private super-jeep
3D/2N Tour from Reykjavik
On this three-day tour you’ll get to experience the best of southern Iceland in the style and comfort of our modified Super Jeep, with its huge tires and comfortable leather seats. You’ll be staying at Hotel Ranga, a luxurious 4* rural hotel built in log-cabin style which has a fantastic on-site restaurant and outdoor hot tubs.
On clear winter nights you have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights (Auroras).
The private Super Jeep can take you places regular cars cannot, traveling across mountain tracks, crossing unbridged rivers and cruising on glaciers. Among the sites visited are Geysir, Thingvellir national park, Myrdalsjokull glacier, the Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss waterfall, Thorsmork valley and a glacier tongue of Eyjafjallajokull.
Day 1, Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle
At the airport you’ll be picked up by a driver guide in a private Super Jeep with huge tires. You start your journey right away, driving through the rugged, lunar-like lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula and to the Blue Lagoon where you’ll enjoy a relaxing soak after your flight in the natural geothermal water in the lava formations.
Your journey continues east past the lava fields and to Thingvellir national park, where the Icelandic parliament was established in 930 AD and the Eurasian- and North American tectonic plates meet, which have formed a large crevice in the lava while slowly drifting apart. After a walk around the area you continue onwards to the Geysir area where the enormous geothermal heat in the ground has formed several hot springs. Among them is Geysir, from which the English word geyser takes its meaning and Strokkur, which spouts boiling water 25-30 meters high in the air every 5 minutes or so.
From Geysir it’s a short drive to Gullfoss waterfall which cascades 32 meters down a canyon in two steps.
The driver guide then takes you Kerid Crater Lake where you’ll take a photo stop of the opaque and vivid aquamarine colors before you head south to Hotel Ranga for the night.
Day 2, Thorsmork valley and Eyjafjallajokull Volcano & Glacier
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel your driver guide takes you into Thorsmork valley along one of the greatest strips of mountain track you’ll encounter, crossing unbridged rivers in a really fun 4×4 track. You’ll stop on the way to take photos of Eyjafjallajokull glacier below the crater of the volcano. There used to be a glacier lagoon here but the eruption of 2010 changed the landscape dramatically.
Thorsmork is named after Thor, the Nordic god of thunder. The valley is surrounded by glaciers and mountains and provides a beautiful panorama of green valleys and steep mountains whichever way you look. It’s one of the country’s most popular hiking grounds and there are several options for hiking routes, both for those looking for a casual stroll and serious hikers. Your driver guide will show you the best routes and you’ll spend the day exploring the valley which has an unusually mild climate compared to the rest of southern Iceland.
On the way back to the hotel in the late afternoon you’ll stop for a walk through a small but magnificent canyon where there’s a hidden waterfall at the end.
At Hotel Ranga you can enjoy fine dining, outdoor hot tubs and if you’re lucky, watch the auroras on clear winter nights (September – March/April).
Day 3, The Spectacular South
Travelling east from your hotel you stop at Seljarlandsfoss, one of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland where you take a short path that leads behind it so you can see the waterfall from an interesting view and feel the spray and drizzle on your face. A short drive east is Skogarfoss, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland which offers a spectacular view as you stand on the grassy fields and gaze upon the waterfall and the mountains around it.
Next you’ll feel the great power of the Super Jeep, driving along the tracks and up to Myrdalsjokull glacier, which is situated on top of Katla volcano and you’ll have a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside and the smaller Solheimajokull glacier. You can either cruise on the white plains in the Super Jeep or go for an hour long snowmobile ride, speeding across the glacier and feeling the wind on your face which is a great experience. Another option is to take a glacier hike on Solheimajokull glacier.
We will explore the black sand beach off-road and go to Dyrholaey cliff which forms an arch into the ocean. From the cliff you have a magnificent view of Reynisdrangar, strange lava formations that stand out from the sea, as well as the surrounding countryside and Myrdalsjokull glacier from ground level.
The driver guide will then take you back west along the southern road, travelling through the small town of Hveragerdi, which is built on a geothermal hot spot and has a number of greenhouses. You’ll then head back, either to Reykjavik or Keflavik, depending on where you choose to end the tour.
- 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
Tour details
Available: Upon Request
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departures: At your request
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Snowmobiling on Langjokull glacier
Glacier Hike, ATV on Black Sand Beach
Photos from
South Iceland Glassic
