Duration
9:00 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
See the splendour and spectacle of Iceland’s vast ice fields and venture deep within a glacier into an artificial ice cave.
Escape to the glaciers and ice fields of Iceland in a powerful, snow-busting Super Truck. This impressively large vehicle is your steed as you traverse the slopes of some of the most dramatic icy landscapes in the world.
Visit the UNESCO site of Thingvellir – the place of Iceland’s 10th century parliament and a striking rift valley. Make your way along the ‘Cold Valley’ to the country’s second largest glacier, Langjökull – ‘The Long Glacier’. Here, your Super Truck will show its true colours as you carve through the snow and ice en route to an ice cave built with tunnels carved deep into the glacier itself.
Stop for lunch at the pretty the woodlands of Húsafell and, later, gaze at the impressive waterfalls of Hraunfossar, which flow from an invisible source, and Barnafoss – two of Iceland's most picturesque settings.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day guided tour including lunch.
Activity: High level of walking.
Transport: By 4x4 Super Truck.
Why Book: For an icy adventure in a powerful Super Truck to glaciers, woodlands and enthralling waterfalls.
Itinerary*
Unesco site of Thingvellir (short stop) > Langjokull glacier (drive over ice and snow) > Ice Cave (interior visit) > Lunch > Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls (photo stops)
What's included*
Local guide
4x4 Super Truck ride
Photo opportunities
Light lunch buffet
Essential information
This tour is not recommended for guests with neck or back problems. The ground can be wet and slippery, and care should be taken. Flat, closed-toe footwear should be worn. You must follow any instructions or safety precautions given by your guide. This tour is not suitable for pregnant woman and children under 13 years old. Lunch will consist of Icelandic meat soup and sandwiches, served with tea and coffee. The running order of visited sites might vary and run in a reverse order if considered necessary; this could be down to local traffic conditions or in order to avoid congestion at the main sites.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.