Iceland BackCountry Travel offers customized single and multiday tours for small groups in minibuses for up to 17 passengers, private and scheduled tours in highly modified super trucks. Sightseeing tours, arctic fox and other wildlife photo tours.
This journey will take us from Isafjordur through two different underground tunnels, across mountains and along beautiful fjords .The thunderous waterfall Dynjandi awaits us in Arnarfjorður fjord. We will stop there for aprox one hour so you can hike up to the base of this majestic waterfall . The waterfall is clearly visible from the parking lot so you don’t need to hike if you don’t want to.On our way back we will stop at Hrafnseyri cafe where you can buy coffee and cakes if you are interested and then drive by the farm Audkula, where there is a large colony of Eider Ducks during the breeding season . Who knows, maybe we will see King Eider in the nesting area. It’s very common to see Humpback whales in the fjord during the summer months.If possible we will drive back across the mountains on either Hrafnseyrarheiði heath road or Álftamýrarheiði heath road that are only passable in the summer months . (if the mountain roads are not passable we will drive through the tunnels both ways)
On this tour we’ll go from Isafjordur to Þingeyri in Dyrafjordur where we will do a short bathroom/sightseeing brake, and then continue our journey onto the jaw dropping rock face road made with a small 70 horsepower Bulldozer called “the teaspoon” driven by the legendary Elis Kjaran and his son Ragnar . Along this winding road we’ll see abandoned farms and a spectacularly scenic mountain range often referred to as the Westfjord Alps.
Golden Circle PRIVATE tour in a supertruck from Reykjavik. 7-8 hours. Every day at 10am upon request. You can select two options, Max 6 passengers for the price of 210.000 isk, or Max 12 passengers for the price of 350.000 isk in a bigger truckExperience a tour in the comfort of our trucks exploring some of the most popular destinations in Iceland !Our first destination is Thingvellir, where the oldest parliament in the world was founded in 930 AD, and one of two sites on Earth where it is possible to observe the effects of two major tectonic plates drifting apart . The other site being the Great Rift valley of Eastern Africa. You will be able to walk in the fault Almannagja which marks the eastern boundary of the North American plate . There you will see the beautiful waterfall Oxararfoss. Thingvellir National Park and the waterfall Oxararfoss have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites .Next we will drive on to the valley Haukadalur where we will see the world famous geothermal area where the geyser Strokkur erupts every few minutes . The usual height of the water eruption is 15-20 meters, but it can sometimes reach a height of around 40 meters. After enjoying this phenomenal area with all it‘s beauty, we can get a lunch at a local restaurant . (Not included in the price) You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch if you wish.After our lunch break our next stop is the waterfall Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls . The flow of water in this massive river Hvitá is on average 140m³/s in the summer, but around 80m³/s in the winter so you will really feel the tremendous power of the waterfall when standing close to it . Even in the winter. Make sure you follow all instructions and/or restrictions close to the waterfall for your own safety.From Gullfoss we will head back to Reykjavik again
A scenic tour in a 6 or 12 passenger supertrucks from Reykjavik. 3 days / 2 nights upon request. The price is 576.000 isk for up to 6 people and 960.000 isk for up to 12 passengers, excluding accommodation and food. Accommodation prices vary depending on your preferences.Experience a tour in the comfort of our supertrucks exploring some of the most popular destinations in Iceland! DAY ONE:Pickup is at 9am at your hotel in Reykjavik. Our first destination is Thingvellir, where the oldest parliament in the world was founded in 930 AD, and one of two sites on Earth where it is possible to observe the effects of two major tectonic plates drifting apart. The other site being the Great Rift valley of Eastern Africa. You will be able to walk in the fault Almannagja which marks the eastern boundary of the North American plate. There you will see the beautiful waterfall Oxararfoss. Thingvellir National Park and the waterfall Oxararfoss have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Next we will drive on to the valley Haukadalur where we will see the world famous geothermal area where the geyser Strokkur erupts every few minutes. The usual height of the water eruption is 15-20 meters, but it can sometimes reach a height of around 40 meters. After enjoying this phenonemal area with all it‘s beauty, we can get a lunch at a local restaurant. After our lunch break our next stop is the waterfall Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most spectacular waterfalls. The flow of water in this massive river Hvitá is on average 140m³/s in the summer, but around 80m³/s in the winter so you will really feel the tremendous power of the waterfall when standing close to it. Even in the winter. Make sure you follow all instructions and/or restrictions close to the waterfall for your own safety. From Gullfoss we will continue our journey along the south coast offering a great view of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. We will stop at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall and then drive to the black sandy beach of Reynisfjara. Accommodation in the village Vik í Mýrdal. Look for northern lights if feasible.DAY TWO.We continue our journey eastwards along the south coast, across sand and enormous lava flows. Eldhraun lava (565 km2) was formed in one of the biggest single lava flows in recorded history. It is known as the Skaftáreldar (Skaftá river fires) eruption. If conditions allow, we will stop at Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon for a scenic view of this beautiful area.Foss á Síðu and Dverghamrar rock formations are areas worth exploring a little bit. A small waterfall and basalt columns where folklore says is a home of elves.Our next stop will be the famous glacier lagoon Lökulsárlón with floating icebergs and seals basking. We will also visit the unforgettable "diamond beach" to enjoy the amazing ice formations looking like polished diamonds.Accommodation in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area. Look for northern lights if feasible.DAY THREE:Driving back towards Reykjavik, we will stop at Dyrhólaey peninsula for a great view over the south coast and inland glaciers. Dyrhólaey is the southernmost point of mainland Iceland. Our next destination is the enormous and picturesque Skógarfoss waterfall. On a bright day it's well worth hiking up the trail to the top of the waterfall for a great view of the area.In the Sunnumörk shopping center in Hveragerði is an earthquake exhibition worth taking a look at. We will stop there for a quick look around before the final leg of the journey back to Reykjavik in the afternoon.
Experience an evening in a SuperJeep exploring the area near Isafjordur searching for the northern lights. We will drive away from the town lights to areas where it might be possible to see the elusive and spectacular northern lights. Moreover, the westfjords are prime Arctic fox territory, so it would not be surprising to catch a glimpse of one in the beam of our headlights, or hear them howling in the night.Please note that there is no guarantee of a northern lights sighting but we will try our very best for the tour to be a success.
Experience a tour in a SuperJeep exploring the mountains near Isafjordur.1 ½ to 2 hours depending on weather and snow conditions. Please check for availability before booking the tour .We will start by driving to Engidalur valley, cross a river and drive into the mountains on an old gravel road overlooking the valley and the town of Isafjordur . There are small but beautiful waterfalls to be seen along the way. We will then make our way up the old Breidadalsheidi Heath road to get to a good vantage-point for a spectacular view over the town of Isafjordur and nearby mountains .