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Vatnajokull Super Jeep Glacier Tour

Unique scenery of Europe’s largest glacier — Vatnajokull — in a Customized Super Jeep

About Tour

On the tour, we will drive up to the mountains through the breathtaking views of some of the highest mountains in Iceland.

Highlights

Highlights

• Super Jeep ride
• Vatnajokull glacier
• Europe’s largest glacier
• Amazing views
• Sultartungugil glacier valley
• Esjufjöll mountains (view)
• Öræfajökull glacier (view)
• Brokartindur Peak
• Þvetártinsegg (1544 m) view

Included

Included

• On-road and off-road super jeep tour including the exciting glacier adventure
• An experienced local guide

What to bring

What to bring

• Warm clothes
• Loose change for toilet fees
• Some snacks for the journey
• Camera

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• Expert Guides
• Super Jeep
• Small Group Experience
• No Booking Fees
• Fast & secure payment

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Itinerary

This is a once in a lifetime experience!

Join our jeep tours and drive with us high 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, Vatnajokull, 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.

Discover the amazing views of Vatnajokull National Park, including an incredible view over Sultartungugil glacier valley, Esjuföll mountains and Öræfajokull glacier. Öræfajökull is the largest active volcano in Iceland and its icy cover makes it a spectacular view. On this tour, we go off-the-beaten-track and away from the crowds making it a unique experience. We see epic views of Iceland’s most amazing scenery and landscapes. We will drive through Kálfafellsdalur glacier valley to see the iconic scenery that has appeared in several movies and tv shows including Batman Begins, the Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Games of Thrones. Along the way, we will make a photo stop at the peak of Brokartindur where we have excellent photographic scenery of Vatnajokull ice cap.

This tour is available as a day tours as well as an evening sunset tours — contact us to arrange your tailor-made once in a lifetime experience in Iceland! We welcome individuals and families, and we are also happy to host private groups!

Meeting location

The meeting point is at our base camp, which is located just by Hotel Smyrlabjörg, 46 km west from the town of Höfn and 34 km east from Jökulsárlón.

GPS coordinates: 64.2173538,-15.7195644

Please note: We kindly ask you to be at the meeting point on time, and we recommend arriving 30 min before the scheduled departure time. Unfortunately, we can not wait for late arrivals and hence, arriving late will result in an automatic cancellation of the booking and a full forfeiture of the booking fee.

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Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour

Escape the big tour buses and go off the beaten track to hunt Iceland’s magical Northern Lights. We pick you up and drive you around in a stylish and comfortable Super Jeep!

Our Northern Lights chase on a Super Jeep is the ultimate experience in Iceland. Venturing off the beaten track in the powerful Super Jeep grants you exclusive access to the best spots in Iceland to admire the dancing lights in all their glory. We’ll drive where big buses can’t get to, away from the crowds and light pollution. Wrap yourself in a blanket and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with Kleinur («Icelandic doughnut») and blanket while gazing up at the Aurora Borealis in the heavens!

Highlights

Highlights

• The Northern Lights
• Super Jeep Ride
• Icelandic Countryside
• Hot Cocoa, Biscuits & Blanket

Included

Included

• Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
• Northern Lights Photos
• Guided Tour in a Super Jeep
• Hot Cocoa, Biscuits & Blanket
• English Speaking Tour Guide
• Free WiFi on Board Your Super Jeep

What to bring

What to bring

• Warm outdoor clothing
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Headwear
• Gloves
• Good warm shoes and woolly socks

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• Best Seller
• Expert Guides
• Small Group Experience
• Free Wifi
• Best Price Guarantee
• Fast & Secure Payment
• No Booking Fees
• Free Cancellation

Itinerary

Itinerary

Each winter, we welcome an ever-growing number of cosmic fans to Iceland searching for the famous Aurora Borealis. Just a smidge below the Arctic Circle, Iceland is among the world’s best places to see colors dance in the Northern Hemisphere.

This natural phenomenon occurs when particles from the sun, also known as the solar wind, enter the Earth’s magnetic field. As electrically charged particles start to collide with gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere, something here about «creates auroras.» Be prepared to be awestruck by swirling curtains of light in the dark sky!

Hop on a Super Jeep from Reykjavik

Your expert Northern Light guide will pick you up at your selected pickup location in Reykjavik in a custom-built 4×4 super jeep. And that’s where the adventure begins. Once everyone is on board, we will leave the city lights behind and head into the darkness of the Icelandic countryside.

On the search for the Aurora Borealis, we might travel past some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural sights. Though shrouded in darkness, your guide is sure to point out what the night is hiding. The super jeep allows us to go off-the-beaten-path on roads the big buses and even regular 4x4s can’t reach. Heading out on country roads gives us a greater chance to enjoy the Northern Lights and the wonders of the night sky without the discomfort of big crowds.

Soak in the Aurora Borealis

Once we find the right spot (which will be decided the same day by our expert guide, depending on the weather predictions), we wait for the spectacle to begin. Usually, the Northern Lights appear about 100 km (60 miles) above the Earth’s surface. Witnessing a light show emerge above the north magnetic pole is an experience that defies description. It’s as if space is trying to conquer the Earth with color. Just don’t forget to dress warmly! There’s nothing like a fleece sweater on a cold night to keep you warm or you could cuddle in a cozy blanket provided by us. We’ll also serve you a cup of cocoa with tasty Kleinur («Icelandic doughnuts») .

Our guides take photos every time the Northern Lights are spotted, so you can be sure to get your picture taken with the aurora. See photos from previous tours here .

Kindly note that the Northern Lights are natural phenomena that are difficult to predict, but our guides do everything in their power to ensure the best chances of seeing them.

Practical Information

Pick-up information: For the Northern Lights adventure, pick-up is at either 20:30 (8:30 p.m.) or 21:30 (9:30 p.m.), depending on the season. You’ll find the actual pick-up time in the booking process and on your final voucher. Picking everyone up can take up to 30 minutes, your patience is much appreciated.

Please note: As the success of the Northern Lights Explorer tour is heavily dependent on weather conditions, we reserve the right to cancel departures until 18:15 on the day of the tour. A refund is not available if the tour goes ahead and no northern lights are seen, but we do offer you the chance to join a Northern Lights Minibus tour free of charge. Keep in mind that in case of rebooking the tour, the tour is operated on a minibus instead of a super jeep.

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Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour

FAQ

Will I definitely see Northern Lights on the tour?

The Northern Lights are natural phenomena and we unfortunately cannot promise you will see them. Their appearance depends upon atmospheric and weather conditions.

For more information on the Northen Lights, please have a look at our Northern Lights information.

What are the best camera settings for photographing the Northern Lights?

Unfortunately, there isn’t just one simple answer to this question.

There isn’t just one single setting for your camera that ensures great photos. But if you have manual options, you are probably best served with experimenting with various combinations of ISO, aperture, and exposure settings. As a rule of thumb, ISO setting between 800 and 3200, aperture between f/2.8 and f/5.6, and shutter speed at between 15 seconds and 30 seconds have proven effective.

A good thing to keep in mind, ISO setting between 800 and 3200, aperture between f/2.8 and f/5.6, and shutter speed between 15 seconds and 30 seconds have given great results.

Different combinations may give very different results. Higher ISO setting will allow you to capture faster exposures, but the downside to this might be for example grainier images.

If the shutter speed is above 15 seconds it will result in a slight star movement.

Wider angle lenses are usually more versatile in low light settings, but longer lenses give you different options for compositions. Make sure that you remove all lens filters, as they may distort images. You will probably get the best results with manual setting for infinite focal length

What if the Northern Lights tour goes ahead and no Northern Lights are seen?

A refund is not available if the northern lights tour goes ahead and no northern lights are seen but we do offer you the chance to join a Northern Lights Minibus tour free of charge.

Please contact our Customer care to re-book your tour.

What are my options if my Northern Lights tour is cancelled?

When Northern Lights tours are cancelled it’s usually due to unfavourable weather conditions.

In that case, your options will be to:

1. Reschedule for another day.

2. Find another tour to do and use the deposit for it.

Please contact our Customer Care to re-book your tour .

How do I know if the Northern Lights tour is on for the evening?

Like you might have heard, the northern lights are a pretty difficult thing to predict. You can check en.vedur.is to see the forecast and if the level is high and the skies are clear then it’s very likely that the tour is going. We do update our website’s tour departure sheet with the information at 17:00 pm the latest. If the tour is cancelled, you will receive an email from us.

If we think there is no chance at all of seeing the lights we will cancel the tour. We don’t want to bring you out and disappoint if there is no chance to see the lights.

Will my guide take pictures for me?

Yes, the guide will take a photo of you with the northern lights behind you. These can be single or group photo’s and free of charge.

What months can you see the northern lights?

The Northern Lights season is said to be from late August until mid-April. However, if you want to increase your chances of seeing them, it is best to wait until the clear winter months of mid-September until March.

Can you see the Northern Lights in Reykjavik?

If luck and weather are on your side, then you will be able to see the Aurora Borealis above the inviting streets of Reykjavik. Whether you see the lights or not are dependant on two different factors. The first being the weather. If the sky is clear, no clouds, then you are halfway there to seeing the astonishing spectacle that is the Northern Lights (although light pollution can sometimes be a problem). Increased solar activity is the second half so, if these two merge together you may well be able to see the Northern Lights from Reykjavik.

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