In a nutshellAn adventure in a super four-wheel drive to magical locations formed by the power of volcanoes, ice and time. We'll visit places where the forces of nature have made their mark on the nation's history, leaving some of the most incredible terrain for man to explore.

Main stops

Úlfarsfell Mountain
Four-wheel drive trail
Lake Þingvallavatn
The active Hengill volcano
Nesjavellir geothermal power station
Birch woods of Thrastarlundur
Thousand waters trail

The programme

Shortly after leaving Reykjavik, we drive up the mountain Úlfarsfell, where we’ll have a spectacular view over Reykjavík and the bay. From there we’ll continue to Mountain Hengill area. The vehicles used for this excursion, designed to face particularly harsh conditions, can only be found in Iceland. They are the result of decades of innovations and technical advances developed on the island, from tinkering with old army jeeps to reach remote areas, to tailor-made monsters ideal for crossing the Antarctic and exploring the Icelandic Highlands, as well as speeding along the motorway.
We'll discover the vehicles' true potential on this excursion. From the pass we can admire lake Þingvallavatn, the active volcano of Hengill, the geothermal power station of Nesjavellir and the surrounding area: a truly breathtaking panorama. Nesjavellir, officially inaugurated in 1990, feeds a 190 megawatt geothermal power station by exploiting a nearby series of boreholes and creating the largest 'high-temperature' field in the country. This incredible geothermal system is one of the main sources of hot water for heating Reykjavik's homes.
From Nesjavellir we take the gravel road facing lake Þingvallavatn, driving past lush countryside to the south and passing through constantly changing scenery until we reach the birch woods of Thrastarlundur. We take a quick break in this magnificent area before continuing our journey.
Back in our supertrucks, we go off the beaten track to cross the 'thousand waters trail'. Our convoy will wind its way between brooks, streams and muddy banks.
Before returning to the capital, these magnificent machines are put to their final test by climbing some of the nearby hills. Here our adventure ends and we return to tarmacked roads as we head back to Reykjavik.

Good to know

This excursion does not include the services of a guide. The driver will provide information in English.
Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.
This excursion requires a certain level of physical fitness.