Private Hiking Tour: Vikings and Waterfalls Tour in Reykjavik

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour is a seasonal tour. The reason for it is that the roads that allow access to most of the sites are closed or impassable in the winter time.

Even during the summer months, some sites require special vehicle to get to them. And we have just the kind of jeep you need.

We will also take advantage of this vehicle to drive on the backroads that connect those sites together. It allows us to cruise away from the crowds, and will give you a strong adventure feeling.

Finally, the main perk about this tour is to not only focus on nature, but also gives you an insight of Viking history.

What's Included

Entrance to the exhibition
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
The dinner at the viking restaurant at the end of the tour is not included
There is no place to have a sit-down lunch, and one should take packed lunch with

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

As it is a private tour, we are not picking up anybody else than you, therefore the tour begins as soon as we have picked you up.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hjalparfoss

    After driving for about 2 hours, we will visit a double waterfall, falling among basaltic columns in a small pond. The best scenery to begin a beautiful day.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Thjodveldisbaerinn Stong

    After Hjálparfoss, we will visit Stöng, the remains of a Viking longhouse, found and excavated in 1939. The drive to there takes about 20 minutes, and this is when we will start driving on backroads and make use of the Super Jeep that we will be travelling in.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gjain

    Still driving on the backroads, we will go to and discover a real oasis in Iceland. Amidst dark and rugged landscapes, lava rocks and black sand, Gjáin offers a display of lush vegetation, water streams and waterfalls.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Haifoss

    After about 30 minutes drive, we will see one of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland. Actually, Háifoss, means "High Waterfall". Falling into a beautiful canyon, this is not the only waterfall in the area, its neighbor, Granni, is just as beautiful.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Thjorsardalur Valley

    After having visited Stöng, we will visit a museum/exhibition which is a recreation of what Stöng used to look like, according to historians and archeologists.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Ingólfsskáli Viking Restaurant

    Should you wish to, and depending on their availability, we will take our dinner in a Viking-theme restaurant. Ingólfskáli offers a very fine cuisine, with locally sourced ingredients. Amazing food and great decor.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration includes the driving time between locations and to/from the departure point
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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