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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join the full-day tour to Lakagigar craters in Vatnajokull National Park. These super jeeps are specially modified in Iceland to be able to deal with the tough surroundings in the highlands and on glaciers. The main focus is on individuals on these guided small-group tours with a maximum of 12 passengers. The super jeep has heating and air conditioning. Relax and enjoy the mountain view while your local driver guide gives you informative comments about the history and geology of Lakagígar. You can hike on top of the Mountain Laki, which is in the middle of the row of craters and enjoy the magnificent view. Among other places you will stop to see includes Tjarnargigur crater, Fagrifoss waterfall (means literally beautiful waterfall), and you will explore the breathtaking Fjadrargljufur Canyon.
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English-speaking guide
Local taxes
Local driver guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Tour starts at 9am
Hotel pickup starts at 8:30am (if your hotel is accepted) except Hunkubakkar Guesthouse 08:50 - 09:15 am
Please be ready to go when pick up starts
Main pick up is petrol station N1 in Kirkjubaejarklaustur If your hotel is not accepted. You can park your car there while taking the tour. Meeting time 08:45-09:00
Laki, 881, IJsland This tour will show you the craters of Lakagígar and Tjarnargígur, the waterfall Fagrifoss, and the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. This tour begins and ends in the southern town of Kirkjubæklaustur, a historic and beautiful settlement. 300 minutes
Fagrifoss, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland Explore the beautiful waterfall Fagrifoss and its surrounding 20 minutes
Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland The majestic Fjaðrárgljúfur is a breathtaking and unique canyon often referred to as the most beautiful one in the world. You’ll walk along its higher end, looking down into the stunning azure river rushing below, and across to its verdant cliffs. 45 minutes
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum 2 adult participants to take the tour
Please note that in the spring, tracks and mountain roads may be closed during the thawing period; we reserve the right to cancel the tour or alter routes, itineraries or timetables should the necessity arise, including irregularities due to adverse weather or road conditions
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wear shoes suitable for uneven terrain
Please bring food and drinks for the day, as none are provided
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Hiking trails are marked and suitable for most people; walking is not necessary
Lakagigar is in Vatnajokull National Park. The area is extremely sensitive and travelers must stay on marked trails at all times
Drone flight is not allowed in the national park but possible to apply for a permit in advance
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
DafyAlberta
03 Sep 2022
We had a wonderful day with Gudmann, co-owner of the Secret Island business and guide. As the season is winding down, there were just my husband and I going to Laki volcanic area with Gudmann. We were extremely comfortable in his super jeep despite rough roads and fording rivers. Gudmann is extremely accommodating, informative and shared with us a wealth about not only the geology of the area but also about the his history and growing up in a small, rural Icelandic community.
The scenery on this trip is spectacular and we will take many great memories of this day with Gudmann back to Canada with us.
elena m
31 Aug 2022
Una bellissima escursione in super jeep con Trausti, proprietario e guida di Secret Iceland. La sua guida prudente ci ha permesso di rilassarci e godere dei bellissimi panorami; inoltre ci ha raccontato molte informazioni interessanti e aneddoti sul parco. Premettendo che io e mio marito abbiamo superato i 50 anni, non siamo sportivi e non frequentiamo abitualmente la montagna, tenete presente che il primo hiking dura circa 45 minuti (dipende dal vostro allenamento) e, soprattutto nella parte finale della salita al Laki, il percorso è un po' roccioso e non semplicissimo (ma se ce l'abbiamo fatta noi, può riuscirci chiunque abbia una forma fisica più che discreta). Il secondo hiking dura un po' di più ma è più pianeggiante. Poi ci si ferma alla cascata e al bel canyon. Dopo il ritorno dalla salita al Laki, si fa una sosta per il pranzo (che dovrete portarvi; qui ci sono anche i wc).
Non do' 5 pallini perché l'escursione è molto costosa: penso che dovrebbe durare almeno 30 minuti (meglio 1 ora) in più per permettere a chi non è super veloce di godere un po' di più dei panorami e fare qualche foto quando si raggiungono le mete dopo tanto cammino e fatica! Inoltre, visto il costo elevato, durante la pausa pranzo dovrebbero offrire almeno acqua, caffè e té: avrebbe un costo irrisorio per la compagnia e sarebbe un gesto molto apprezzato dai clienti.
Comunque da non perdere.
H5615FKgerdh
15 Aug 2022
Wir, drei Erwachsene, haben diese Tour mit Trausti Isleifsson sehr genossen, obwohl das Wetter nicht optimal war (bedeckt bei hohen Wolken und sehr kaltem Wind). Trausti hatte viele interessante Informationen zur Landschaft und Geschichte der Laki-Ausbrüche und beantwortete alle unsere Fragen etwa zur Landwirtschaft und zu unseren geplanten Strecken mit einem gemieteten Dacia Duster. Im Super-Jeep sprach er in gut verständlichem Englisch über Lautsprecher und war damit auf allen Plätzen sehr gut zu hören. Wir hatten zwei weitere Erwachsene und zwei Jugendliche als Mitfahrende und haben unterwegs die Plätze durchgetauscht, obwohl jede(r) einen Fensterplatz hatte.
Wir wurden am Hotel abgeholt und dorthin zurückgebracht. Wir haben erst bei Abfahrt bezahlt. Bei Nebel ist die Tour - wie viele Fahrten in's Hochland - nicht zu empfehlen.
This tour in
Iceland
is organized by
Secret Iceland
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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