Hveravellir geothermal area and the Golden Circle
Being situated on the highlands, the Hveravellir nature reserve is surrounded by the gigantic Langjokull and Hofsjökull glaciers. It is a real heaven of peace which is home to a geothermal area, rich in hot springs and fumaroles. The clear and unblemished panorama is splendide and represents a source of inspiration for that person who wants to discover the lava fields or to traverse the surrounding mountains.
Day 1: Hveravellir
Our favourite road to reach the Hveravellir Nature Reserve passes through the Langjökull glacier but its usage depends on the meteorological and snow conditions of the moment.
Day 2: The Golden Circle
The next day, after a generous breakfast, we go southwards, by the Kjölur mountain trail, which leads us to the gigantic Gullfoss waterfall, then to the impressive Geysir and finally to the Thingvellir National Park,
Hveravellir
- Fun off-road adventure on the highlands
- Bath in the geothermal pools in Hveravelli
- Colorful hot springs
- See the northern lights if conditions are good
Thingvellir National Park
- Old Viking parliament ('Alþingi')
- Tectonic plate boundaries
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
"Geysir", the original Geyser « Strokkur » which all geysers are named after
Gullfoss Waterfall
Depending on the weather conditions, this circuit takes sometimes the form of polar expeditions to the world’s end with the wind, the snow and the desert highlands ... You will not be disappointed by this escape from the noise of the crowds. The comfortable shelter where we sleep has recently been renovated and benefits from a heating system all the year round due to the abundance of the natural hot springs.
We use custom super jeeps, which allow us to cross-flooded rivers, to reach snow-covered areas or to safely ascend on the glaciers in an extremely comfortable manner. For your safety, we reserve the right to change the tours on account of the weather conditions, the route or the snow.
It is recommended to bring the following clothing and equipment:
- Warm clothes such as fleece or wool clothing
- Waterproof clothing and windbreaker clothes (on a pair of pants and jacket)
- Waterproof hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
- A camera
- A flashlight...the winter nights are long!
Services included
- Trips in a private Super Jeep with our English-speaking driver guide (capacity of 2-5 persons)
- Accommodation in a mountain shelter
- Sleeping bags
- Dinner on the first day, breakfast and lunch on the second day
Services not included
- Flights to and from Iceland
- Meals and drinks at the restaurant (if not differently mentioned)
- Personal travelling insurance
Ready to live your dream?
The encounter of a lifetime awaits. For nature-lovers who don’t follow the beaten path, this is the ideal way to explore the marvels of Iceland. We can’t wait to help you discover all that Iceland has to offer. Start planning your adventure today.
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