ADVENTURE ON THE LANGJÖKULL GLACIER

In a nutshell

A thrilling glacier adventure on the second largest ice cap in Iceland, ending with a packed lunch in a lodge like true mountaineers.

Main stops

• Sightseeing tour headed north
• Deildartunguhver thermal springs
• Langjökull glacier
• Excursion on the glacier with driver
• Packed lunch in a lodge
• Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls

The programme

• We leave Reykjavík behind us and venture on a thrilling sightseeing tour headed north along an itinerary leading from the spectacular ragged coast inland, where the landscape gets even rougher.
• Our first stop is the Deildartunguhver thermal springs, which let out incredible steam clouds: part of the water is used for district heating through pipes that are over 60 km long. It is the largest hot water spring in Europe.
• We then reach the Langjökull glacier, the second largest icecap in Iceland whose white rugged outline stands out against the lava stone background.
• An expert driver takes us on an unforgettable journey through snow and ice: nothing else surrounds us except blue skies.
• After this thrilling glacier excursion, we enjoy a packed lunch in the comfort of a mountain lodge.
• On our way back, we stop to admire the surreal and picturesque setting of the Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls, the ideal place to take impressive photographs.

Good to know

• The time spent on the glacier will depend on weather conditions and level of the snow.
• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
• Recommended clothing is warm layered clothing, good sturdy shoes - preferably hiking boots.