On the tour we will drive up to the mountains through the breathtaking views of some of the highest mountains in Iceland. We’ll drive up to 1400 meter’s above sea level where unique scenery of the largest glacier in Europe is waiting for you.
Meet on location: Our base camp during the summer is at Flatey, located 38 km west of Höfn, 42 km east of Glacier Lagoon. Our base camp during the winter is at Jökulsárlón (Glacier lagoon).
Duration: ~3 hours
Pick-up: 30 minutes before departure
Group maximum: 10 persons
Available: All year
Age limit: 2 years
Difficulty: Easy
Map (click here)
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Tour Highlights:
- Super Jeep ride
- Vatnajokull glacier
- Small group experience
- Glacier view from 1400 meters high
Pick-up location:
January – May
You meet up with your driver / guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
May – September
At the dairy farm at Flatey
Please keep in mind that you need to meet 30 minutes before the stated departure time of your tour.
The farm at Flatey is located 42 km east of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and 38 km west of Höfn. The GPS coordinates are 64.259367,-15.583086
Included: Pick up & drop off, guided tour in a Super-Jeep. Helmets and overalls.
Not included: Food/drinks/snacks are not included.
Bring with you: Warm and waterproof clothes, good waterproof footwear.
Children (2-12): 50% off
Tour Description
Underground car parking optional
We offer both day and evening tours. This is a once in a lifetime experience!
Join our jeep tours and drive with us 1.400 meters up in the mountains where the view over Iceland's highest peaks will take your breath away! And on top of that the largest glacier of Europe will lay beneath your feet. An experienced driver-guide shares a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers, icefields and their impact on our environment during the tour.
Glacier Journey offers day tours as well as evening tours - for your tailor made once in a lifetime experience in Iceland! We welcome individuals and families, and we are also happy to host private groups!
Quick, to the Batmobile!
Pick-up location / Meeting location:
Our base camp during the winter is at Jökulsárlón (Glacier lagoon).
Our base camp during the summer is located at a place called Flatey, located 38 km west of Höfn, 42 km east of Glacier Lagoon. Flatey is one of Iceland's largest dairy farm and visitors have the opportunity to take a peek inside the farm. GPS: 64.259151, -15.587038
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Disclaimer:
Extreme Iceland does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. All our tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants.
Extreme Iceland cannot make sure that no other persons or other unrelated groups are in the area at the same time as our tours. Required participants per tour is two persons
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Related Tours:
Ice caving: The Ice Queen - Crystal Ice Caving from Jokulsarlon
Inside the Glacier: Ice caving and glacier hiking from Skaftafell
Boat Tour Tickets: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon