Winter Adventure

Laugarvatn Adventure offers exciting caving tours all year round with guaranteed departurs every day from June to August. We are based in Laugarvatn, a small village in the middle of the golden circle, and all our tours start there. You will see our sign from the main road. Caving trips, super jeep tours, ski touring trips and courses.

Atlantsflug offers sightseeing flights by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft from Skaftafell Terminal – Tour Center, giving you a breathtakingly spectacular view of glaciers, volcanoes, riverbeds and Iceland‘s unspoiled highland wonders. In Skaftafell we operate all year round from our own airfield Skaftafell Terminal–TourCenter, the largest privately owned airport in Iceland. Atlantsflug has been operating since 2004 and is built upon decades of experience flying over the South of Iceland ensuring the greatest sights and highest quality service, comfort and safety. The helicopter and fixed wing aircraft in our fleet are all specially designed for sightseeing and passenger flights, in which every passenger gets a full and unobstructed bird‘s eye view of Iceland‘s majestic and dramatic natural beauty.The panoramic views from above are simply incomparable to anything else you‘ve ever experienced. We pride ourselves on providing an amazing experience for our clients, and we have received numerous awards and accolades including multiple TripAdvisor Cerficates of Excellence and LuxuryTravel Guide‘s Lifestyle Award as Tour Operator of the Year in Iceland for 2018/2019. We offer flexible solutions with any private and charter requests, and we specialize in aerial photography tours on specifically equipped aircraft with openable windows. Get in contact with us and we will happily assist you in making your dream come true. We‘re looking forward to having you aboard!

We are a local family company that has been running trips in southeast Iceland since 1991. Our Summer Special is the popular Ingólfshöfði Puffin Tour. This adventurous journey starts on a tractor drawn hay cart, traveling 6 km across the black sands flats of the southeast coast. Our destination is the isolated headland and nature reserve, Ingólfshöfði, a home of thousands nesting seabirds, including puffins and the great skuas. The historical cape is named after the first settler of Iceland Ingólfur Arnarson, who spent his first winter in Iceland at the cape in 874 AD. For booking and more information, visit www.puffintour.is We also offer Ingólfshöfði Photo Tour, for serious photographers to photograph puffins in early morning couple of times a week in summer. Our Winter special is without a doubt, the Ice Cave Tour. Einar Rúnar Sigurðsson, owner and lead guide of FromCoastToMountains is the pioneer of the ice cave tours in Iceland and has found and named most of the famous ice caves in Vatnajökull glacier. In the wintertime we organize trips to ice caves ranging from short visit to an easily accessible ice cave or ice tunnel during our Ice Cave Tour, to our two day Ice Cave SleepOver Tour to more remote ice cave. For booking and more information, visit www.icecaving.is FromCoastToMountains also organizes various trips in the Vatnajökull region, mostly for individuals and small parties. We offer solutions for people that want to experience the nature and glaciers of southeast Iceland with native mountain guides. If you would like to know more about our different private or small group tours, please visit: www.fromcoasttomountains.com/our-tours Our Latest Adventure is our newest product, Café Vatnajökull in Fagurhólsmýri, which our family opened in 2017. This former local grocery store was the heart of our community for almost 40 years, but was closed for a decade until we bought it and converted it to be the base of our operations. Our Café is an adventure in it self. Here you can meet the locals, see and buy our family products, get fresh Icelandic coffee from and try some of Icelandic special treats. Don´t be a stranger and come to visit us and experience a special atmosphere in the beautiful surrounding of Vatnajökull. Our photos speak more than words, check out our photo gallery on our web site, www.fromcoasttomountains.com/gallery   Tour: Departure: Duration: Ingólfshöfði PuffinTour - Birdwatching and historytrip to Ingólfshöfði nature reserve. From mid May - mid August: every day except Sundays.For more info visit www.PuffinTour.is 2 1/2 hours       Ingólfshöfði PhotoTour - Special departures for serious photographers to Ingólfshöfði. June - August:every day except Sundays. Booking on www.PuffinTour.is For more info visit www.PuffinTour.is 3 hours Ice Cave Tour - A visit to an Ice cave in Vatnajökull. November - March: every day except Sundays.Booking on www.IceCaving.isFor more info visit www.IceCaving.is 2-3 hours  

 Ice Pic Journeys pairs professional photo packages with unforgettable adventure experiences! Also, the mastermind behind the world’s first and only Glacier Zip Line operation!  Background: Together two crazy Americans decided to start Ice Pic Journeys as a passion project. Through their previous experience guiding with Icelandic companies, Mike and Ryan knew that they wanted people from all over the world to understand the glaciers and how they are changing.   What better way to understand them than to create a personal experience combined with the visual elements of photography. This way, when you hike with us on any Iceland adventure tour, you will learn about the Icelandic glaciers firsthand. But you will also have a professional photographer making unique, personal images for friends and family to see. It is our main mission to reveal to the world, ourselves amongst these natural wonders as a first step towards awareness and preserving the only glaciers that we have!  Why Choose Us? All packages include professional photos paired with the adventure of the day!  We uphold an American style standard.  Strong focus on small groups (no more than 8 per adventure) to ensure the clients get the utmost care, attention, and authentic experience!  Ice Pic Journeys team consists of licensed driver-guides who are also professional photographers that all share a passion for adventure and sustainable travel.  Superior customer service so you feel prepared and ready to embark on your lifetime adventure!  Tried and True. See our Trip Advisor and Google Reviews to prove it!   Glacier Activities: No matter the season, we have a epic adventure for you! From visiting a simple ice cave to embarking on a longer discovery on the glacier, challenging yourself to ice climbing or taking the ultimate leap off our glacier zip line we have it all! Along with that learn about the glaciers in Iceland and have professional photos as a keepsake from your glacier tour!   Aurora Tours: Imagine seeing the Northern Lights for the first time in Iceland! …and having photos to document such a special moment with nature. Our Aurora Tours will take y ou out hunting for them and if nature doesn’t provide,we can craft unique nighttime photos as an alternative so you never walk away empty handed!  Day Tours From Reykjavik: Additionally, Ice Pic Journeys has expanded their operation into unique day driving tours from Reykjavik. So clients staying in the city can still witness the remarkable beauty of the Icelandic Highlands, South, Snæfellsnes, Reykjanes, and beyond! Ice Climbing is even an option for the more daring folks out there.  Private & Custom Multi-Day Adventures: You dream it and we will make it happen! Or if you need ideas let’s brainstorm your perfect adventure you’ll never ever forget and you’ll have the photos to prove it!  Additional Links: What to Wear for Glacier Tours   Iceland Driving Tips!  

Into The Wild Into The Wild offers first class, tailor-made Super-Jeep adventure tours. Would you like to take a walk through an underground river or stand face to face to a magnificent glacier whilst strolling up a mystical canyon? This adventure and even more are possible during an Into The Wild trip. Into The Wild is a family operated company, fully authorized by the Icelandic Tourist Board. Boasting of more than 35 years of experience of the surrounding area of Eyjafjallajökull. Our vehicles are specially made for off-road tours and excursions. Our goal is to provide outstanding, personal service whilst respecting the highest safety standards. Our standard tours are: Þórsmörk, Landmannalaugar, Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Eyjafjallajokull glacier and Snowmobile Tours.... We can add to our tours a Flight-tours, Hiking tours, Cave exploring tours, Snowmobile tour, ATV tours, Buggy tours, Snorkeling tours, Scuba diving, River rafting tours, Canoeing tours, Ice Climbing tours, Ice walking tours, Angling tours, Glacier tours, Winter adventure tours, Day tours, Photo tours, Bicycle tours, Geothermal tours, Bird watching tours , Team building tours or Horse ride on the Icelandic horse. Visit our website for more information www.intothewild.is We are also here: www.instagram.com www.tripadvisor.com www.youtube.com

Zipline adventure in Vík Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Vík! Ziplining through Grafargil is an absolute must-do for thrill-seekers. You'll embark on a heart-pumping hike through the stunning landscape with a few rest stops before experiencing four ziplines ranging from 30 to 240 meters long. Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush as you soar above the breathtaking gorge, taking in the awe-inspiring views. But that's not all! Friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining local guides will lead your journey. They are experts in the area's history and culture. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime! Zipline safety Our zipline tour suits almost everyone, regardless of their experience level. You'll walk along sheep paths on uneven terrain between the ziplines and zip over waterfalls and the small river at the canyon floor, which will get your heart racing. We take your safety seriously, and our highly trained guides will ensure you feel safe and secure throughout the tour. Our lines and equipment are certified by an independent European safety inspector and bear CE certification, so you can rest assured that your safety is our top priority. In short, we have taken every measure to ensure you have a safe and thrilling zipline experience. Zipline guides The creators of Zipline are not just entrepreneurs but also adventure enthusiasts. They have been exploring various parts of the world for several years and have engaged in thrilling activities such as paragliding, diving, ice climbing, surfing, and kayaking. Zipline Rules Our tour typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, but the duration might vary depending on the number of people in the group and the weather conditions. Participants must be at least eight years old or weigh at least 30 kg to join us. We aim to provide an enjoyable experience for families, friends, solo travellers, and anyone who wishes to join us. Duration: Approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. Dress code: Dress appropriately for the weather, wear hiking boots, and braid long hair. Age limit: Minimum age is 8 years old. Weight limit: Participants must weigh between 30 - 120 kg. Meeting point: Please be at our meeting point 10-15 minutes before departure. Departure times: Check availability and departure times at http://www.zipline.is Price: The cost is ISK 11,900 per person. Children between 8 and 12 years old pay ISK 7,900 when accompanied by an adult. Groups: Please email us for group bookings and prices at zipline@zipline.is

Local Guide of Vatnajökull is a small family run company in the South East of Iceland offering small and intimate glacier trips on the Vatnajökull glacier outlets. All of our guides are local to the area and have a wealth of experience guiding and training on Vatnajökull glacier. We pride ourselves in offering tours suitable for all abilities and levels of enthusiasm, whether you are a family experiencing Iceland for the first time, or if you are a more adventurous explorer with some experience on glaciers, we hope you will enjoy a trip with us at Local Guide. What do we offer? Winter: During the winter months October-March we specialise in ice cave tours. We offer short, more accessible tours as well as longer tours suited to the more adventurous. We are able to cater to large group sizes too. Summer: In the summer months from April-September our focus is glacier hiking. We have a number of tours suitable for most ages, as well as ice climbing or a full day techniques tour for the more adventurous. Why Chose Local Guide? - Small group experience- 4x4 jeep transfer (which means less of a walk to the glacier)- Local guides that know the area very well- Highly trained glacier guides using the standards of AIMG- Owned and run by locals living in the Vatnajökull region  Please get in touch! If you cannot find what you are looking for please let us know, we aim to be as flexible as possible and hope we can find a tour that fits your requirements. If we do not have what you are looking for we will do our utmost to help you. To find us on Instagram, please click here.

Midgard Adventure Midgard Adventure is a Tour Operator & Travel Agency that delivers authentic experiences with local,highly experienced guides. We offer day tours and multi-day trips, either in small groups or private, to both popular and well off-the-beaten path locations. At Midgard Base Camp which is located in Hvolsvöllur, the heart of South Iceland, unique accommodation, a stunning rooftop hot tub and a lively restaurant and bar awaits you. What separates us? We are a small family-owned and operated business with a high service level Our team consists of local mountaineers that all share a passion for adventure and sustainable travel The service is always very personal and the experience is truly authentic With us you will connect with locals and create profound memories that last a lifetime Day ToursWe offer various kinds of day tours: highlands tours, super jeep tours, wilderness hikes, bike tours, sightseeing tours and glacier tours. Our most popular summer tours are Þórsmörk Super Jeep, Þórsmörk Hike and Landmannalaugar Day Tour. Our most popular winter tours are Þórsmörk Super Jeep, Meet Eyjafjallajökull and Midgard Surprise. Multi Day TripsWe offer multi-day trips ranging from 2-8 days. But we can also customise multi-day trips at any length of time. Our most popular summer trip is the 4-Day Iceland Adventure Package where you experience awe-inspiring landscapes of South Iceland along with fun and exciting activities. Our most popular winter trip is the 4-Day Northern Lights Adventure. This is the perfect itinerary for a winter break with the flexibility needed for winter travel in Iceland. Both of these tours combine the whole Midgard all-in-one concept as the guests accommodate and dine at Midgard Base Camp.  Private tours and tailor-made itinerariesWe offer both private tours and tailor-made adventures. You tell us what you would like to do and we design an itinerary customized around your wants, desires and budget. We will gladly cover the most popular destinations but our expertise lies in our ability to go off-the-beaten path. You will get inside access to hidden places that you will not find in tourist books. Family Vacations We love organising family trips to Iceland. All our services are very much personalised, so don’t expect any standard e-mails. Tell us about your family and your interests and we will use our knowledge to design a memorable trip that suits your family. A trip that will include the must-see popular sights and also off-the-beaten path trips where you will experience the authentic and raw Iceland, the real Iceland – far away from other tourists. Other servicesWe also organise incentive trips, events and itineraries for educational groups. Check out our homepage for sample itineraries. Do you need accommodation?At Midgard Base Camp you will find hotel and hostel style accommodation, restaurant and a bar. Midgard’s location is superb to explore all the major attractions in South Iceland as well as the “off the beaten path” highlands. The atmosphere is relaxed and the friendly ambience is unique. All guests get exclusive access to the rooftop hot tub and sauna. Interesting links Midgard Adventure Website Why book with Midgard Adventure? Midgard Base Camp Website Midgard Restaurant Website Midgard Videos Midgard Adventure on Facebook Midgard Base Camp on Facebook @MidgardAdventure on Instagram @Midgard.Base.Camp on Instagram  

Specializes in tailor-made private & luxury tours and all kinds of day trips around Iceland. Open schedule tours or private Southcoast Adventure was established in 2009 by Þorgerður Guðmundsdóttir and Ársæll Hauksson. To begin with, there was just ONE jeep that was used to offer trips to tourists and mostly Icelanders who wanted to see more of their beautiful country. Two years later, their first member of staff was hired. The company today has 28 vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including snowmobiles and 4×4 buggies. Initially, daily trips were offered to Eyjafjallajökul, Þórsmörk, and Fimmvörðuháls. Today, the company has grown considerably, and daily trips are offered in many vehicles to many destinations: snowmobile and buggy trips; twice daily departures to the ice cave; trips transporting luggage for those clients who are doing hikes to the various glaciers, mountains, and the interior; glacier ice-hikes as well as those up mountains and further inland. All of this and custom-made trips/adventures for those who thirst for something off the beaten track. Many of the staff are also active members of the local Search and Rescue, and this obviously is a bonus when dealing with Icelandic nature and the sometimes rugged environment. Thankfully, their unique skills have not often been called upon, but it is a reassuring skill to have. No two days are the same, and there is always a feeling of excitement for the next day at work and the adventures it may bring. The company prides itself on building incredible trips and memories for our clients, both locals and foreigners. Staff/guides are always encouraged to extend their knowledge as much as possible so that all clients are satisfied and the company aims always to improve their service. As mentioned, most of the staff/guides are from the surrounding areas – this is a huge advantage as it means that when needs arise, the local knowledge makes for a more comfortable working environment. Southcoast Adventure offers luxury Super Jeep tours in South Iceland, such as day tours, guided hikes, or customized tours. Book your Iceland adventure now! Buggy Tours: Buggy tours in Iceland have become increasingly popular over the last decade. ATV adventure tours are suitable for almost anyone in terms of fitness level. They are, of course, guided by professionals. On the buggy tours, you’ll be able to reach unique destinations and get in touch with the beautiful nature along the south coast of Iceland. Our perfect little mix of Little Bit of Everything Buggy Adventure tour. Experience our two-hour buggy adventure tour. The tour starts from our base, Brú Base by Road 249. After a short briefing where your guide takes you through safety procedures, we dress up in a waterproof snow/whole suit and helmet and hop into our buggy ride. Drive around the area between Fljótshlíð and Eyjafjallajökull. Visit waterfalls, drive on the Markaðsfljótaurar- tundra sand fields around Dímon, cross small streams, and stop at a viewpoint looking over Seljalandsfoss and Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands). This two-hour buggy tour is a unique way to enjoy Icelandic nature and covers some waterfalls and gravel road driving. A stunning natural playground for the next few hours as you test out your buggy surrounded by amazing scenery only Iceland can offer. These two-seater, 4×4 ATVs are fully automatic, thoroughly inspected, and road-legal. They also burst with excellent safety and design features, such as the roll cage, safety belts, and double A-arm front suspension. These factors make for a buggy ride that’s as safe as comfortable.

IceGuide is a family run company, owned by Óskar Arason who is the company’s tour guide, and his wife & Manager, Íris Heiður Jóhannsdóttir. Óskar is born and raised in the realm of Vatnajökull Glacier and being passionate for the outdoors, he enjoys mountaineering, climbing and glacier hiking. Óskar is also an active member of the Search and Rescue team of Höfn, so you could say he is more than qualified to guide travellers through the region in an effective and safe manner. In the winter time (Nov-March) Iceguide offers ice cave tours, where you’ll visit unique ice caves in one of Vatnajökull outlet glaciers. It is a breathtaking experience for anyone who wants to explore the unique atmosphere of the stunning world of natural ice sculpture and formations. The Glacier Kayak Adventure is a unique tour and the ultimate way to experience the magnificence of the Vatnajökull National Park. You’ll have the opportunities to enjoy unbeatable panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers reflected upon the mirror-like water of Heinaberg Lagoon and the Glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. IceGuide will provide you with an informative, personal and a memorable experience in the stunning surroundings of Vatnajökull Glacier. All their guides are experienced and have excellent knowledge of the region. They will provide you with all equipment needed. For further information or questions please visit their website iceguide.is or email them at info@iceguide.is. 

Glacier World offers a beautiful guesthouse and geothermal baths in a beautiful area enveloped by mountains and glaciers. A visit to the geothermal baths is a perfect way to enjoy the contrasts of Icelandic nature and a great view of Vatnajökull glacier. At the same time you can relax in a hot nourishing bath and build up your energy. In Hoffell we offer accommodation in three renovated houses close to the Vatnajökull glacier. In one of the houses there is accommodation with shared facilities and the other two houses have rooms with private facilities. Those two houses where renovated 2014 and 2015. The reception is in a big 

“Written by Úlfar, son of the family” When it comes down to choose a travel operator/company or just how to spend your day in Iceland, then there are endless possibilities, allot of good companies and allot of not so good companies that are just in it for the money! So why chose Iceland Activities? Our company ”Iceland Activities” is my family (my parents, my sister, grandma, girlfriend, brother in law and our closest friends and family). We did not create this company to become rich! We truly love what we do, we created this company to be able to do what we love every day and even on our days off, we are doing the same tours on our own.  We base all of our tours on our family experience, traveling together as a family since 1983 has built up a crazy amount of experience and knowledge of secret locations all over the South part of Iceland, some locations that only my family knows about still today. Creating tours that are well suitable to all level of fitness from families with young children to super adventures families or individuals.  On our journey from 1983 we have earned a well-spoken reputation as an outdoor family and known for seeking out the sports that were not as common, my father was one of the first ones to modify his jeeps and we are proud to be one of the first mountain bikers of Iceland and the only local MTB guides on the Hengill volcanic area, guides who grew up mountain biking and exploring the area on tracks made by the Icelandic sheep. Today we offer a good selection of tours, ranging from two hours up to multi-day trips, and overnight camping tours focusing mostly on the off the beaten path experience. We can tailor made everything about the tour and set up the tour as you like, we could keep it more raw or have it quite luxurious and high class but still remote. We could keep the days more active or more easy going. It really depends on your choose, our aim is to enjoy the day with you.   Some of the things we offer: Super jeep tours ● Mountain bike tours ● Hike tours ● Lava caving ● Surfing ● Team building ● food tasting ● Snowshoeing ● Sightseeing ● food tasting and culture tours ● zip line ● Skiing ● rock climbing ● camping ● Ice hockey ● Curling Staff and guides: family members and close friends and we are all Icelandic :)  Locations: Iceland Activities family headquarters are located in Hveragerði, the Icelandic capital of hot springs. Hveragerði is 45 km east of the capital Reykjavík (30 minutes drive on highway 1).  Contact us and we will customize a tour for you, your friends or family. We specialize in having small groups and we never mix into big groups, so your experience will be better. When bigger groups book with us 6 persons or more then the tours are automatically private. 

GLACIER ADVENTUREGlacier Adventure is a small family-run local company. Guiding is our passion and our life revolves around Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. All of our tours are operated on, under, and around the glacier. Glacier Adventures base camp is only 12km east of the Jökulsárlón, the Glacier Lagoon, one of Iceland's most popular attractions. The meeting point is Hali, where you will find our cozy barn as a hang-out place before your tour starts. Glacier Adventure base camp: -Free parking -Free wifi -Restaurant, hotel, and guesthouses. To book a tour with Glacier Adventure please visit our web page www.glacieradventure.is  The company's goal is to share our love and knowledge of the region with our clients and to safely introduce them to some of Iceland's most stunning sights. We have summer and winter tours. During summer, Glacier Adventure takes its guests on a glacier walk on Breiðamerkurjökull, one of Vatnajökull's biggest outlet glaciers. Glacier Adventure offers ice climbing in a small and intimate group. Over the winter period, from November to the middle of March Glacier Adventure offers Ice Cave tours. We have two different ice cave tours to offer. The longer ice cave tour is a combo tour including a glacier walk and an ice cave tour and the shorter is only an ice cave tour. 

Mountaineers of Iceland is the oldest snowmobile tour operator in the country, founded by Herbert Hauksson in 1996, with over one hundred snowmobiles in operation and capacity to welcome large or small groups on Langjökull glacier.  Langjökull glacier is Europe’s 2nd largest glacier and is our main area of operation. The glacier is home to our base camps, both on the glacier’s east and west sides.  We also welcome independent travelers to us with a variety of snowmobile tours operating from Reykjavík, Gullfoss and Húsafell. You can see all our tours on our website www.mountaineers.is

The company is based at Víkurbraut 4 Höfn, approx. 79 km east of Glacier Lagoon- Jökulsárlón, owned and run by the couple Laufey and Gulli. Glacier Journey is operating all year round and offers Super jeep tours, Snowmobile tours, and Ice cave tours. The company also offers sightseeing tours in the Vatnajökull area on small buses for smaller groups. During the winter, the meeting point is at the Glacier Lagoon- Jökulsárlón, where they go to the ice caves and the snowmobiles. During the summer, the meeting point is next to Hotel Smyrlabjörg, 38 km west of Höfn (42 km east of Glacier lagoon-Jökulsárlón). Tours that we offer Snowmobile tourCome and explore with us the fantastic lunar landscape of Iceland! Our tour will take us through rugged and wild landscapes, and stunningly beautiful valleys, and offers a breathtaking view of some of the highest peaks in the whole country and over the amazing Vatnajökull glacier.  Super Jeep glacier tourExperience Iceland like you never did before!Join our jeep tours and drive with us 1.400 meters 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 in Europe will lay beneath your feet. Ice cave tourYou will get the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy one of the world’s greatest wilderness; Iceland’s largest glacier. You’ll get to drive in a specially modified Super Jeep to the glacier, explore the glacier environment, enjoy a view out of this world and go into and underneath the glacier and experience the glacier’s beauty from the inside! On each tour, an experienced guide will lead the way the whole time to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves to the fullest. We also make sure that all of our guests get the necessary equipment for each tour. For more information contact us via e-mail at info@glacierjourney.is or visit our website www.glacierjourney.is. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Icelandic Lava Show is the first and only live lava show in the world. The show is located at Víkurbraut 5 in the beautiful village of Vík on the South Coast, in the heart of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful nature, and black sand beaches. It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to drive from Reykjavík to Vík without stopping. We recommend that you arrive at the Icelandic Lava Show no later than 15 minutes before the show starts.  The show begins with a short opening from the show‘s host and then delves into a short educational video about Icelandic volcanism and why Iceland is such an active volcano island. Then Katla UNESCO GEOPARK and the volcanoes surrounding Vík are highlighted with a good explanation of why these volcanoes are considered among the most dangerous on the planet. After that, the show takes the audience 100 years back in time with a dramatic story about the catastrophic Katla volcano eruption in 1918. The highlight of the show is when everyone is advised to put on their security goggles and the lava starts pouring into the showroom. The bright orange color as the lava starts flowing into the room is like sunrise and as the lava starts gliding over the ice it starts to bubble and crackle. The most surprising aspect, however, is the intense heat that radiates from the lava and the temperature in the showroom quickly rises. For a few moments, the only thing you want to do is sit there transfixed on the lava, mesmerized by the sensory onslaught as you watch the lava cool in front of your eyes, slowly turning from bright orange to grey to black. It is an experience unlike anything else you have ever experienced.  Soon after the lava flows into the room, the show‘s host starts playing with the lava, explaining the different aspects of it and what it really was that you just witnessed. As the lava continues to cool down, the host is able to demonstrate some really interesting aspects and wonders of lava and encourages the audience into an interactive Q&A session.  In the end, when the doors to the showroom are opened, it is usually a bright-eyed and flushed group of audience that walks out of the room, still wrapping their heads around the remarkable experience they just had in this wonderland of ice and fire. Most agree that Icelandic Lava Show is a must-see for everyone visiting Iceland. See our video here    

Arcanum Glacier tours Conveniently situated in south Iceland at the foot of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, the tour company Arcanum is one of Iceland’s best-known and respected glacier tour outfitters, providing safe and responsible tours for more than 20 years from the same location. “At Arcanum, we aim to reveal the secrets of Iceland’s astonishing natural phenomenons to the curious traveler,”. The glacier adventure will provide stunning photo opportunities to remind you of probably your best day in the wild and pure Iceland. Tours require no special skills and can be enjoyed by people of all levels in good health. For the snowmobile tour and the ATV, you need a valid driving license. Further information on www.mountainguides.is and www.arcanum.is   

We can show you nature like you have never experienced it before!   Nordurflug Helicopter Tours is the biggest and oldest helicopter company in Iceland. We are based in the capital city of Reykjavik but don't let that fool you into thinking we can't fly to all parts of the island.  Our affection for exceptional customer service and high operational standards are reflected in our many five star reviews. We are rated as one of the top activities in Iceland on Trip Advisor, as the experience we offer will most likely be the highlight of your trip to Iceland!    Going on a helicopter tour is a fantastic way to experience the sights Iceland has to offer. In a few hours we can take you from volcanoes to glaciers, show you the most remote waterfalls and geothermal areas, all in a day's work. Please visit our website for more information:  www.helicopter.is  Prices range from ISK 36.900. 

Food Experience In Friðheimar we create a pleasant Food Experience for our guests where lunch is enjoyed among the tomato plants, as the restaurant is located inside the greenhouse. Enjoy the special experience of entering a greenhouse with its fragrant tomato plants – and then sitting down to a feast of the famous and delicious Friðheimar‘s tomato-based cuisine – with tomato plants all around. Some would also like to raise a glass of tomato schnapps!  Visitors can also buy delicious food souvenirs such as tomato jam, cucumber salsa, and tomato drink. Everything homemade. We recommend booking a table in advance through www.dineout.is/fridheimar   Greenhouse visit and a Horse show or Visit to the stableWe also offer a Greenhouse Visit where guests are informed how Icelanders are able to grow vegetables the whole year round with help from nature!  A Horse show or Visit to the stable is available where the history and gates of the Icelandic horse are introduced in light and professional way in a nice environment. After the show, our guests are welcome to the stable where they can meet the horses, take pictures and talk to the riders.  Friðheimar is a farm operated by an Icelandic family who is breeding Icelandic horses and growing vegetables all year round with help from nature. A visit to Friðheimar is in perfect harmony with the Golden Circle route and is great entertainment for all age groups and especially people that are curious about family farm life in Iceland.  Please notice that the Greenhouse visit and Horse show/Visit to the stable need to be booked in advance via email (fridheimar@fridheimar.is) 

Since 1994 we have offered exciting super jeep and snowmobile tours on Europe´s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. We pick you up from Vagnsstaðir and start our magnificent drive towards the glacier, we will see location spots from movies that have been made here such as Batman Begins, James Bond (Die Another Day), Tomb Raider, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and from the TV show Game of Thrones. We continue onto Europe´s largest glacier where we have breath-taking views over Vatnajökull. Duration 3 hours including 1 hour on the glacier.Departure time at 09.30 am and 14.00 pmDeparture point from 1st of March – 15th of October – from Vagnsstaðir HostelPlease note A valid driver's license is needed to operate a snowmobile. Passengers do not need a driver´s license.We provide Over all’s, boots, helmets, gloves, and balaclava from the snowmobile ride. For further information, please contact us at info@glacierjeeps.is or (+354) 478-1000For online booking, please visit www.glacierjeeps.is

We are an adventure guiding company founded by two internationally experienced & knowledgeable guides. We operate activities in & around our backyard in the Hornafjörður.  Our mission is to provide unique & immersive experiences in the vast playground of Vatnajökull National Park. Within 100-200 years, all the easily accessible glacier outlets will have retreated entirely with just 1-2 °C of global warming.  The key goals of our trips are education and adventure. Sharing our understanding of glaciology, volcanoes, climate change, geology, and more whilst having memorable experiences.  We make the landscape come alive so you can imagine it as it was in past ice ages and warm periods and how it will likely look in the future. Book with us or enquire now to start your Vatnajökull journey.