Overview:
Experience Iceland the unusual way by exciting arctic trucks.This private tour takes you off the beaten track to hot springs, glaciers and the popular Golden Circle. On the way you will see breath-taking scenery and of course get to drive the vehicle yourself in the unique conditions!
Holiday price is from £ 6,635 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin/double room. Single supplement and hotel upgrades upon request.
Departure Dates:
| Season |
Departures |
| October - April |
Daily |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik & Blue Lagoon
Private transfer from Airport to hotel via the Blue Lagoon. Standard arrangements include Comfort admission. Possibility to upgrade to the Retreat spa, including private changing rooms and further facilities. Check in at your hotel in Reykjavik in the late afternoon or evening depending on flight arrival time.
Day 2: Reykjavik to Husafell
After breakfast, you meet with your qualified glacier guide who will teach you about the basics of the specially modified vehicles, so you will be able to tackle the diverse conditions you will face over the duration of your tour. You head from the city towards West Iceland, driving some mountain tracks and different conditions along the way. After lunch, you visit Krauma geothermal baths and Deildartunguhver hot spring. Late afternoon arrival at the hotel where you enjoy dinner and relax for the adventures to follow.
Day 3: Crossing Langjökull Glacier
With the power of the arctic truck in your hands you depart from Húsafell, heading to explore Langjökull glacier in depth. When you arrive at the magnificent snow-covered glacier, the tires will be deflated and the guide leads you on a safe path on the glacier, crossing from West to East. On the East side, you arrive at your accommodation in time for BBQ dinner and overnight. You may be lucky enough to enjoy the Northern Lights if conditions are in your favour!
Day 4: Golden Circle to Reykjavik
In the morning, we will pack up our gear and leave this mountain paradise! The road back to civilization can be challenging so it may take some time to get back to the main road. If time allows after we have conquered Kjölur mountain road, you will visit the must-see sights of the Golden circle, for example Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir area, where Strokkur hot spring spouts water many meters up in the air. You arrive in Reykjavik in the evening.
Day 5: Departure
Morning free at leisure in Reykjavik. Private transfer to Keflavik airport in time for your flight.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London (we can arrange flights from other airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveller (up to 23 kg)
- Private airport transfers
- Accommodation in standard double or twin rooms
- 4 x Breakfast (days 2-3-4-5)
- 2 x Dinner (days 2-3)
- 3 x Lunch (days 2-3-4)
- 1 x Toyota Hilux AT38 vehicle with driver-guide
- Fuel
- Additional guide & safety equipment as required for glacier crossing; incl. harness, rope and crevasse kit
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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Transportation
Railway mostly serves domestic routes and is used as an easy and quick way to get from the capital to major cities of the country. There are some international routes, like to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but time spent on the way will be quite long.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel between the Baltic States. Eurolines will get you between Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. One way tickets will cost £ 15 - £ 20 and approximate travel time is 5 hours between the cities. Ticket reservations in advance are recommended.
Taxis are the quickest and most convenient way of travelling round the city. You'll find them located close to the main hotels. Usually it's quite easy to catch a taxi on the street, however, it's much better and safer to order one by phone. Taxi costs in all of the Baltic countries and Poland are approximately the same and a ride in the centre of the city will cost you approx £ 5 - £ 7. Taxis in Finland and Russia are considerably more expensive. It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask approximately how much the trip will cost before you get in.
We would not recommend you to take public transportation within the city, as it's usually crowded and it may cause you unnecessary anxiety about where to stop.