Geo tours in Iceland

Thingvellir National Park

Historical site and jewel of nature

Thingvellir has strong roots in the minds of the Icelandic nation as in the history of the country itself. The Eurasian plate boundaries are visible in the Thingvellir National Park and are a strong evidence of the young but powerful geology of Iceland.

Reykjanes peninsula

Volcanoes, lava fields, lava tubes, hot springs and mud pools

Reykjanes peninsula is in the southwestern most point of Iceland and also the youngest. The North Atlantic ridge comes ashore there and due to that visible signs of volcanic activity can be seen all over the peninsula. Lava tubes, rifts and hot springs can be found in a number of locations.

Snaefellsnes peninsula

Iceland in miniature - spectacular sights and spiritual powers

Snaefellsnes peninsula is a magnificent place to visit and has been named "Iceland in miniature" due to the many national sights that can be found in the area. The majestic Snaefellsjokull glacier is there and people who believe in esoteric think the glacier is the center of a special field of powers.

South Iceland and Thorsmork

Hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers and glacial rivers

East of Reykjavik lies a mountain named Hengill. Hengill is made from a Palagomite tuff and its highest point is around 800 meters over sea level. Hengill is a central volcano and under it is a giant magma chamber. The Hengill area is one of the largest and powerful geothermal areas in the world.

South Iceland - sand plains and glacial lagoons

2-5 days tours around the magical geology of south Iceland

The surface of the area consists of several thousand hot springs and two geothermal plants get their energy from the power generating from the magma chamber. North of Hengill is Nesjavallavirkjun geothermal plant and to the south is Hellisheidarvirkjun geothermal plant.

Hveravellir geothermal area

A unique nature reserve in the Highlands of Iceland

Hveravellir is a unique nature reserve situated on the Kjolur route in the middle of the west highlands between the glaciers Langjokull and Hofsjokull. Hveravellir is one of the most beautiful geothermal areas in the world with smoking fumarolees and with sky blue, boiling water.

Vatnajokull icecap and Iceland's highest point

Adventurous tour on trucks upon Europe's largest icecap

Vatnajokull glacial ice cap is Europe's largest glacier and Earth's third largest glacier, about 8300 square kilometers in size. Hidden beneath the icecap are several volcanic systems, such as Bardarbunga, Grimsvotn, Thordarhyrna, Kverkfjoll and Oraefajokull.

Landmannalaugar and Mount Hekla

Take a bath at Landmannalaugar and drive to Mt. Hekla

Mount Hekla is one of Icelands most famous volcanos. Together with the volcano Katla in Myrdalsjokull glacier and Grimsvotn area in Vatnajokull glacier, it is on of Icelands most active volcano. This central volcano erupted last in year 2000 for almost 20 days.

Hvalfjordur fjord

Glymur - Iceland's highest waterfall

Hvalfjordur is a deep fjord that reaches far inland just north of Reykjavik. Until the late 1990s, those traveling by car had to make a long detour of 62 km around the fjord on the Highway nr. 1, in order to get from the city of Reykjavik to the town of Borgarnes.

Lake Myvatn in North Iceland

Area full of geothermal and volcanic wonders

There are few places in Iceland that can boast from a mountain scene like Myvatn geothermal area. Most of the mountains in the neighborhood of Myvatn lake were formed in sub glacial eruptions few thousand years ago.
This tour to Myvatn is from Reykjavik. For tours there from Akureyri and Myvatn see HERE.

Eruption tours

Eruptions and flowing lava

Iceland has more volcanic activity then anywhere else on Earth. The Atlantic Ocean ridge lies through Iceland and the island is a proclaimed hot spot for there is a constant flow from mantle to surface of molten magma in Iceland.

Hot spring walks near Reykjavik

Natural hot springs and hot baths all around

The geothermal area around Hengill plateau is the second most powerful on Earth. This is a high heated area due to a volcanic chamber stationed beneath it and thousands of hot springs and steaming vents can be found in the area. In the valleys close to Hveragerdi, hikers can find a number of pathways.

Highland circle - shorter version

North Sprengisandur and south Kjolur

We drive east from Reykjavik and set our course to the highland road Sprengisandur that lies between two of Icelands most magnificent glaciers, Hofsjokull and Vatnajokull. We spend the night in the mountain hut at Nyidalur, which is an oasis by the Sprengisandur highland road.

Highland circle - longer version

Sprengisandur, Askja, Myvatn, Dettifoss, Asbyrgi

We drive east from Reykjavik to the famous volcanic mountain Hekla. From there we drive to the highland geothermal oasis Landmannalaugar, we dip into the geothermal pool and spend the first night at central highland tourist station by Hrauneyjar dam.

The Northern Lights Tours

Aurora Borealis in Iceland

Extreme Iceland offers specially designed northern lights tours for everyone that wants to witness the magnificent display of colors and lights from the Aurora Borealis throughout the winter months October through April.

Weekends to the middle of nowhere

Don't ask where we are going! Just join us...

We may drive to a remote mountain valley and stay in a cabin where the tranquility of the nature surrounds you, perhaps under the watchful eye of the moon, perhaps there is hail, perhaps there is storm. Whatever the situation may be we tip-toe in the snow towards a hot geothermal pool.

Long Dark Days

Winter darkness in Iceland, 3 days, 2 nights. Northern lights.

When the time of the year comes in Iceland whereas the day is short and the gloom of night lingers most of the time, Extreme Iceland uses it to travel the lonely interior where the short brightness of the day gives us an eerie light and absolute tranquility.

Extreme Experience

Three days’ adventure, action from morning to evening

Extreme Iceland plans here a tour where participants have to take on precarious glacial rivers and glaciers alike and at the end of the trip we'll take a look into the Icelandic folk lore and have a glimpse into the world of Icelandic ghosts.

Golden Circle Tours

Check out our many different Golden Circle tours

The most famous day tour in Iceland. When you come to Iceland this is one of the things you must do. The Golden Circle is a 300 kilometer(190 miles) loop that takes you to some of Iceland's most famous landmarks.

Countryside Culture

Discover the history of Iceland through nature, art and sagas

Maybe the best way to understand Iceland and Icelanders is to not only know the nature and landscape but it is also to know its long history and culture. We will visit some of the most traditional, modern, wild and unorthodox museums around.

Operation: Sept 16 - Jun 15     Location: North Iceland

Farmers Passion

Visit the local farms and farmers in the North Iceland

Not only will this tour present to you the Akureyri Countryside, but by taking you to the local neighbourhood, to the farms and farmers you will learn to know the Icelandic way of living.

Operation: All year     Location: North Iceland

Lake Mývatn

Enjoy the stunning view of the Lake Mývatn area

Enjoy an amazing journey through area of extreme contrasts, bird life, flora, geothermal activity, geology and saga. Lake Mývatn is considered by many as the most beautiful place of Iceland.

Operation: All year     Location: North Iceland

Northern Lights Tour - North Iceland

Enjoy the Northern Lights and their outstanding colors

To go into the dark, frozen winter night and observe an unbelievable display of colors, light and texture is like waking up in a fairy-tale full of mystery and magic.

Operation: Sept 1st - Apr 30     Location: North Iceland