Tour Overview
Discover Iceland’s raw beauty and cultural heritage with Mountain Taxi’s signature day trip, “The Nutshell.” From the icy slopes of Langjökull Glacier to the stunning Hraunfossar waterfalls and historic Reykholt, this private Super Jeep adventure offers an unforgettable mix of nature, history, and culture. Highlights include a chance to explore the glacier, witness waterfalls cascading from lava cliffs, and visit the legendary Snorri Sturluson’s 13th-century hot tub and Deildartunguhver, the most productive hot spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Trip Info:
- Accommodation: Not included
- Arrival City: Reykjavik
- Best Season: Year-round (weather dependent)
- Departure City: Reykjavik
- Guide: English- and German-speaking driver-guide
- Transportation: Luxury Super Jeep
- Walking Hours: Minimal
- Tour Availability: Daily
Tour Highlights
- Traverse Langjökull Glacier’s icy slopes (season and weather permitting).
- Witness the stunning Hraunfossar waterfalls spilling from lava cliffs.
- Visit Reykholt, home to Iceland’s famed chieftain and writer Snorri Sturluson.
- See Iceland’s oldest man-made structure, Snorri’s 13th-century hot tub.
- Marvel at Deildartunguhver, the most productive hot spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Enjoy scenic views of Hvalfjörður fjord en route to Reykjavik.