Description
Summary
Description
Discover the untouched beauty of Iceland's Highlands on this 11-hour private super jeep tour to the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. With dramatic mountains, vast plains, and stunning valleys, this tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience the wild side of Iceland away from the crowds.
Your journey begins with a morning pick-up in Reykjavik, where you'll meet your English-speaking driver-guide. Your guide will make your adventure safe, educational, and exciting with trivia and local stories about Iceland.
For a tour like this, the super jeep is the perfect vehicle. Equipped with large tires and designed for off-the-beaten-path travel, the super jeep can handle the challenging terrain of the Icelandic Highlands with ease.
It offers a comfortable ride, even on rugged mountain paths and river crossings. You'll have the advantage of exploring places that are less accessible and, therefore, less crowded.
The Fjallabak Nature Reserve, your destination for the day, is a vast, untouched wilderness known for its striking volcanic landscapes. Its name translates to "Behind the Mountains," and it certainly lives up to its name, with towering peaks, black sand deserts, and glacial rivers.
The first major stop on the itinerary is Mount Einhyrningur, also known as Unicorn Mountain. This striking, horn-shaped peak rises dramatically at 2,460 feet (750 meters) from the surrounding plains and is one of the region's hidden gems.
After admiring the view, the tour continues to Mount Maelifell, a perfectly cone-shaped volcano with green moss-covered slopes. It has often been described as a "lonely mountain" because of how its lush cone contrasts the surrounding landscapes and black plains.
While in the area, don't forget to snap some photos because Maelifell mountain is an impressive subject and background for images.
Surrounding Maelifell are the black sand plains of Maelifellssandur. This desert with volcanic sands and gravel is crisscrossed by rivers coming from the meltwater of snow and the nearby glaciers.
Next, you'll head toward Lake Alftavatn, a peaceful body of water surrounded by mountains, where you can take in the breathtaking beauty of the Highlands. During summer, the lake is home to several species of birds and ducks, making it a hotspot for birdwatching.
The day concludes with a visit to Hvanngil valley, a lush oasis amid the barren landscapes of the Highlands. Here, you can have a quick exploration of some walking trails to see the contrast between the green valleys and the volcanic terrain of the region.
Your 11-hour journey ends as the guide drops you off at your hotel or a desired location in Reykjavik.
Grab a seat on this private super jeep tour to explore some of the most remote and beautiful areas of Iceland. Check availability now by choosing a date.
