About this experience
See the Golden Circle from the seat of a Super Jeep, a raised 4x4 built for Icelandic roads and weather, with your own driver-guide and no one else on board. Your guide picks you up at your Reykjavik accommodation with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your bags.
Walk through the rift between two continents at Þingvellir National Park and see Öxarárfoss waterfall. Stop to meet Icelandic horses, watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes in the Haukadalur geothermal area and feel the power of Gullfoss. The day ends at Kerið, a volcanic crater with red slopes and a blue lake; the entrance is included.
Your guide shares stories and practical tips along the way. Stay longer where you like; the day is yours. Water on request.
Private Super Jeep for up to 5 travellers. One price per vehicle, not per person.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr–9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr–9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour involves easy walks on uneven paths that can be wet or icy, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations. Please bring warm, waterproof clothes and shoes with good grip.
What is included
- Pickup and drop-off at your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal
- Kerid crater entrance fee, parking fees and local taxes
- VAREN name tablet and help with your luggage
- Bottled water on request and USB charging on board
- Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide
- Private Golden Circle tour in a Super Jeep, just for your group
Not included
- Lunch and snacks (we stop where you can buy food)
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Your Private Golden Circle Super Jeep journey takes you through some of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders, each with its own story shaped by fire, ice, and time.
The day begins at Þingvellir National Park, a place where history and geology meet in a dramatic rift valley. This is where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly pull apart, creating a landscape of cracks, cliffs, and crystal clear waters. It is also the birthplace of Iceland’s ancient parliament, making it one of the most meaningful sites in the country.
From there, you continue into the geothermal heart of Iceland at the Geysir Geothermal Area. Here, bubbling hot springs and steaming earth set the stage for Strokkur, the active geyser that erupts every few minutes, sending boiling water high into the air. It is a powerful reminder that Iceland is still very much alive beneath the surface.
A short drive brings you to Gullfoss, the famous Golden Waterfall. Glacial water thunders down in two dramatic tiers into a rugged canyon, often creating mist and rainbows on sunny days. It is one of those places where people naturally fall silent just to take it in.
Next, the landscape shifts as you visit Kerid Crater, a volcanic caldera filled with striking blue water surrounded by red volcanic rock. The contrast of colors makes it feel almost unreal, like a natural amphitheater carved by ancient eruptions.
Meeting and pickup information
- Enter your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal at checkout. Your guide meets you there with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your luggage. Pickup is available anywhere in the Capital Area.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Varen
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive a booking confirmation right after you book. Please count everyone in your group, including children and infants, as everyone needs their own seat.
- The Super Jeep takes up to 5 travellers. Guests should be able to climb in and out of a raised 4x4 on their own.
- Arriving by cruise ship? We plan the start time and the route around your ship's schedule, so you are back at the port well before all-aboard time.
- The tour involves easy walks on uneven paths that can be wet or icy, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations. Please bring warm, waterproof clothes and shoes with good grip.
- Children of all ages are welcome. Parents or guardians look after their children during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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