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By booking this incredible nine-hour guided excursion, you can explore the Golden Circle sightseeing route and the Langjokull glacier, Iceland's second-largest ice cap. Those eager to discover some of the most famous sights in Iceland as part of a super jeep adventure should book this tour now.
The tour starts with pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavik. You'll meet the expert local guide and other guests joining you on the excursion. It'll be time to set off when you're all comfortable in the super jeep.
Thingvellir National Park is the first stop on the Golden Circle sightseeing route. One of three national parks in Iceland, Thingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it has immense geological and historical significance.
This national park is notable for its dramatic landscapes, including the Almannagja gorge and the Silfra fissure, set between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates as they slowly drift apart. Visitors can walk between these plates and see the unique geological features.
Thingvellir National Park also holds historical importance as the site of the world's oldest parliament, the Althingi, founded in 930 AD.
Next, you'll visit the Geysir geothermal area in the Haukadalur valley, home to bubbling hot springs and geysers. It's named after "Geysir," the hot spring that gave its name to all others worldwide. Although Geysir is now dormant, the area features other geysers like Strokkur, which shoots scalding water and steam into the air at regular intervals, captivating spectators.
The last of the Golden Circle attractions is the Gullfoss waterfall. Gullfoss, the "Golden Falls," is one of Iceland's most iconic and powerful waterfalls. Its name comes from the golden color that often shines in the glacial waters as they cascade over two dramatic drops into a deep canyon.
The falls plunge around 105 feet (roughly 32 meters) in the first step and then drop another 70 feet (approximately 21 meters) into a narrow gorge, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of cascading water and mist.
After these sights, you'll head to Gullfoss Cafe for a lunch break before taking the super jeep off-road and driving into the Icelandic Highlands to the Langjokull glacier.
The Langjokull glacier, meaning "Long Glacier" in Icelandic, is the second-largest glacier in Iceland, covering 368 square miles (about 953 square kilometers). Beneath its surface, the Langjokull glacier conceals a complex network of ice caves and tunnels.
The glacier also plays a crucial role in Iceland's hydroelectric power generation, feeding several rivers and lakes. You can go snowmobiling on the Langjokull glacier at an additional cost.
Your last stop on the tour is Faxi waterfall, a small but beautiful cascade often overlooked by Golden Circle travelers. You will be returned to your Reykjavik accommodation at the end of the tour.
Discover the incredible sights of the Golden Circle sightseeing route and the Langjokull glacier on this full-day super jeep adventure from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.
