The route
Highlights include:
Reykjavík: the world's most northerly capital
Þingvellir National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Stunning waterfalls: including Seljalandsfoss, unique as you can walk behind it
Sprengisandur Track: One of Iceland's most remote and challenging highland routes, running between the glaciers Hofsjökull and Vatnajökull. It spans about 200 km (124 miles) and isk nown for its rugged terrain and barren, moon-like landscapes, the track is only accessible by 4x4 vehicles during summer months due to harsh conditions and river crossings.
Kjölur Trail: Crossing the interior of Iceland from north to south, through the Kjölur Highland Route. This route is known for its stark landscapes, hot springs, and historical sites.
Ásbyrgi Canyon: A horseshoe-shaped canyon located a bit farther northeast. Legend has it that Ásbyrgi is the hoofprint of Sleipnir, Odin's eight-legged horse.
Explore the second-largest glacier in Iceland from the inside: This journey takes you on a guided tour in a monster truck to the entrance of the Langjokull Ice Cave. The ice tunnel in Langjökull glacier is the largest of its kind in the world.
Bathing in the geothermal pools of the Secret Lagoon and Laugafell: These natural hot springs are surrounded by rugged landscapes, offering a peaceful retreat amidst Iceland's wilderness. Laugafell is accessible only by 4x4 during summer.
And much more...
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Iceland
Follow Ancient Viking Trails
Iceland, the land of fire and ice—what better way to explore it than in a 4x4, traversing remote tracks forged by Vikings? This adventure goes beyond the typical tourist path, taking you through the stunning and remote central highlands allowing you to experience parts of Iceland rarely seen by others. Along the way, you'll enjoy a mix of accommodations from mountain huts to cosy hotels and guesthouses, ensuring comfort and authenticity as you discover this stunning landscape.
Great Divide Tours and Self Drive Adventures have teamed up to bring you a one-of-a-kind journey through Iceland’s wildest and most remote areas. Exclusively designed and tested with our guests in 2019 & 2024, this unique adventure cannot be found anywhere else. Led by a local Icelandic guide with over 25 years of 4x4 touring expertise & accompanied by an Australian escort from Great Divide Tours, this trip promises stunning landscapes & incredible experiences. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
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Details
Included
Accommodation as per the itinerary including: accommodation in hotels, guesthouses, hostals and remote huts sleeping in bunk style beds with sleeping bags and shared facilities; pick up and drop off at accommodation in Reykjavik for vehicle hire; radios in vehicles; guide car and local guide with assistant; Glaumbær village tour; into the Glacier tour; Viðgelmir Cave tour; Great Divide Tours escorts; Toyota Prado with standard vehicle insurance (CDW, SCDW, TP, GP insurances, unlimited mileage, VAT, Sand and Ash damage); some meals (breakfasts daily, 11 picnic lunches, 4 dinners (includes welcome and farewell dinner and 2 dinners in huts).
Excluded
Airfares, arrival/departure transfers, fuel (budget approx. EUR750/AUD1,100 per 4x4), meals or beverages other than stated in the above inclusions, optional tours and activities, travel insurance, visas (if required), vaccinations (if required), vehicle excess, local tips, any service not specifically listed under "included".
Prices
2 people per 4x4: EUR15,500* per person
Single supplement: we can provide pricing for when single rooms available
3rd and 4th passengers: we can provide pricing if you have more than 2 people per 4x4
Price subject to exchange rate variance. Prices assume a minimum of 5 vehicles (plus support vehicles) and 10 people (plus support staff), maximum of 7vehicles (plus support vehicles). The above pricing is based on current 2025 rates. We would expect rates to increase in range of around 10% for 2026. 2026 pricing will be confirmed by approx. October 2025. Please see terms and conditions for all booking conditions.
Dates
All travel subject to COVID situation prevailing
2025:
18 Jul - 31 July
Have your own group? We can tailor your trip.