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The Lake Langisjór and the Eldgjá Canyon is a part of the Vatnajökull National Park. In this Super Jeep tour we will travel the mountain roads to the Lake Langsjór. We might hike to the Peak Sveinstindur and for those that are not willing to hike we can find a good view point from other places accesable in our 4x4 Super JeepWe depart from the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. On this tour we drive the mountain road F208 to the Eldgjá Canyon. When we reach the high plateau of the highlands, we turn to the track to lake Langisjór. The route is off the beaten path and only suitable for 4x4 vehicles.While we drive the main road from the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur our guide will give a briefing about the eruption from Skaftáreldar as we drive through the lava from the eruptions that took place in the year 1783From the main road we will soon turn to the highland road F208.Our first stop will be in Hólaskjól Highland Center where we can look at the hidden waterfall. In Hólaskjól Highland Center it is possible to buy some refreshment.From Hólaskjól Highland Center we will drive to Eldgjá Canyon.Eldgjá is a fissure created by eruptions that took place in the year 934. The fissure is 60 km long and forms a canyon that extends from the mountain Gjátindur to the glacier Mýrdalsjökull in the southeast. We will observe the fissure and take a good look at the waterfall Ófærufoss.The total lava flow from the Eldgjá eruption is estimated to be around 19 km3. That makes the Eldgjá eruption the most volumetric lava flow from one eruption in historical time. The origins of the Eldgjá eruption are from the Katla volcano system. We will have a few alternatives if travelers want to do a short hike for 1 – 2 hours depending on the wants of the travelers.From Eldgjá canyon we take the route to Langisjór Lake. It is about one hour drive to the Lake from Eldgjá canyon in our specialized 4x4 super jeep.Lake Langisjór, one of Europe’s most beautiful and pristine highland lakes, is tucked in between the beautiful Tungnárfjöll and Fögrufjöll Mountains at the western edge of Vatnajökull Glacier. Measuring 20 km long and 2 km wide in some places, the lake is 27sq km and 75m at its deepest and lies some 640m above sea level.The view around the lake is magnificent and at the southern end of the lake stands the mountain Sveinstindur (1090 m) which is considered by many to be one of the best views of the panorama of the surrounding area. Views over Lakagígar, Skaftáreldahraun, Öræfajökul and Hekla are possible in clear weather.If travelers are interested and willing, we might hike to the top of the mountain Sveinstindur. To be able to do that we need good weather. The hike to the top is steep uphill with an increase of 400m in altitude. The view from the top is unique, it is said that in case the weather is good enough, a person should be able to see a view that stretches a quarter over Iceland. From the glacier Öræfajökull in the east, to Hellisheiði and the two glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull in the west. The view stretches over all Langisjór additionally, an unforgettable sight to see.To the right of the lake is the mountain range Fögrufjöll with numerous lagoons between heights and peaks. East of mountains Fögrufjöll runs the glacier river Skaftá, which has historically crashed with catastrophic floods. The floods originate in Skaftárkatlar, a geothermal area underneath the glacier Vatnajökull. From the east of the Skaftá river, one can see in distance the crater Lakagígar, where the lava from the eruptions Skaftáreldar, flooded in the lowlands in the year 1783 – the third largest lava flow on earth since the last Ice Age.
After pickup in Reykjavík the course is set for Landmannalaugar, a place that is well known for its colorful mountains, hot springs, and beautiful lava fields. Short hiking is optional for those who are willing to wear down their hiking boots as we stop for 2 hours in Landmannalaugar. Our guide will offer a tour through the Laugahraun Lava to the mountain Brennisteinsalda and back to Landmannalaugar through the Grænagil Canyon. This trek is 4,5 km and not technically complex. We will observe bubbling rivers, geothermal hot springs, beautiful lava, and colorful mountains.Relaxing in the hot spring at Landmannalaugar is an option before we continue the journey.Landmannalaugar is in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. It is a protected wilderness area that is known for its rugged and dramatic landscapes, geothermal features, colorful rhyolite mountains, and pristine wilderness.From Landmannalaugar the tour continues in our 4x4 bus as we drive the F208 mountain road to Lake Langisjór and the Peak Sveinstindur. F208 is a challenging mountain route only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. It takes us through some of Iceland’s most stunning and rugged landscapes in the highlands and offers access to various natural attractions.The trek begins at Lake Langisjór by hiking to the top of the Peak Sveinstindur. The view from the top is spectacular. The view stretches over the breath-taking valleys and mountains. The hike continues from Peak Sveinstindur to a cabin by the river Skaftá where the first night will be spent. The first day’s hike will be around 4-5 hours long. The starting destination at the bottom of Sveinstindur is around 600 meters above sea level and the top is 1090 meters. The elevation is therefore 5-600 meters.Langisjór is a large lake southwest of the glacier Vatnajökull. It is part of the Vatnajökull National Park. The lake is 27 square kilometers, 20km long and 2km wide, at its widest. The altitude is 662m above sea level. East of Langisjór is the mountain range Fögrufjöll in which many rock formations lead into the water and into the fjords and bays. By the southern end of the lake is Sveinstindur, a mountain named after Sveinn Pálsson, a physician and naturalist from the town of Vík. Sveinstindur is 1092m above sea level. The hike is relatively easy and hikers with little to no experience can get to the top with an increase of 400m in altitude. The view from the top is unique, it is said that in case the weather is good enough, a person should be able to see a view that stretches a quarter over Iceland. From the glacier Öræfajökull in the east, and the two glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull in the west. The view stretches over all Langisjór Lake additionally, an unforgettable sight to see. To the right of the lake is the mountain range Fögrufjöll with numerous lagoons between heights and peaks. East of Fögrufjöll runs the glacier river Skaftá, which has historically crashed with catastrophic floods. The floods originate in Skaftárkatlar, which is a geothermal area underneath the icecap of the Glacier Vatnajökull. From the east of the Skaftá river, one can see the crater Laki, where the lava from Laki crater flooded in the lowlands in 1783 – the third largest lava flow on earth since the last Ice Age.On the second day of the trek, we leave the mountain hut at Peak Sveinstindur after breakfast and prepare our lunch pack for the day. We set the course to Skælingar hut. The trekking goes along side of the river Skaftá and through the valley Hvanngil. The second day of the hike is in a fabulously colorful landscape.In Skælingar there is an old cabin that belong to the farmers in this part of Iceland. One of many such cabins in Iceland that were used in the autumn in the sheep round-up, when farmers collected sheep from the Highland. In Skælingar there are many amazing lava formations from the Laki eruption, that are beautiful scenery making the place strange and exotic. In Skælingar, the most adventurous hikers will be able to bathe in a cold mere.Third trekking day starts with a trek to the mountain Gjátindur from the top of which a magnificent view of Iceland can be seen. From Gjátindur is a good view over the Eldgjá fissure wich is a 70 km long canyon.Eldgjá is a fissure created by eruptions that took place in the year 934. The fissure is 60 km long and forms a canyon that extends from the mountain Gjátindur to the glacier Mýrdalsjökull in the southeast. We will observe the fissure and take a good look at the waterfall Ófærufoss.The total lava flow from the Eldgjá eruption is estimated to be around 19 km3. That makes the Eldgjá eruption the most volumetric lava flow from one eruption in historical time. The origins of the Eldgjá eruption are from the Katla volcano system. At the end of this day trekkers will reach Hólakjól Highland Centre and mountain lodge with a little more luxury than the previous two huts on this trek.The last day of this expedition we give us time to look at the at an amazing waterfall that is hidden close to Hólaskjól Highland Center. After breakfast we drive to the main road, number 1 on the South Coast. Our first stop will be in the village Vik where we will have lunch and visit the Lava show. Our next stop will be on the Black beach and then we head for the waterfall Seljalandsfoss and finally to Reykjavík City.
Laki– CraterHighlands of Iceland adventure private super jeep tourTour DescriptionShortly after pickup in the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur we will abandon the main road and head up to the highlands. In this tour we drive the mountain road F206 to the volcano crater system Laki. The F206 road is a challenging mountain track that leads to the area known as Laki crater, a series of volcanic craters and fissures that erupted between 1783-1784The route to Laki is only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with few rivers crossings on the route. We will experience unique and stunning landscapes with the Laki Crater and lava formations dating back to 1783 when Laki erupted. The area is a major attraction for nature enthusiasts.The eruption from Laki is also known as Skaftáreldar in Icelandic and mark the beginning of a period of hardship in Icelandic history. The tour guide will give a briefing about this period as we drive alongside the lava field where we can see and experience traces of the Laki eruptions surrounding us.Our first stop on this expedition is Fjaðrárgljúfur, a beautiful and narrow canyon with the Fjaðrá river flowing through the canyon, creating picturesque waterfalls and streams. It is possible to do an easy hike along the canyon, it takes s 30 minutes and those that do not wish to hike can enjoy the view on a sightseeing platform that gives a good view over the canyon and waterfall.From Fjaðrárgljúfur, we follow the 4x4 route and as we enter the highlands plateau, we reach the waterfall Fagrifoss. Fagrifoss is on a lowkey path and certainly not visited enough while being among Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls.We continued our expedition to our next stop at Laki crater. We will have a lunch break there. There is a facility to sit and use the restroom and in some cases we might meet up with park rangers as we will find ourselves in the National park of Vatnajökull.The hike to the top of Laki takes approximately 2,5 hours back and forth. The view from there in good weather is incredible. Hiking is optional. Shorter distance hikes are also possible.Our expedition continues to the crater Tjarnargígur, one of the many fissures created in the 1783-1784 eruptions. Tjarnargígur is one of the most impressive craters of the Laki system. We set the course to the low land and back to the village KirkjubæjarklausturThe tours are private tours and activities in the tour can be tailor made for the group.Laki Crater and its surrounding is a major attraction for nature enthusiasts.Tour highlightsFjaðrárgljúfur CanyonFagrifoss waterfallLaki CraterTjarnargígur CraterLava field from Laki and the Skaftáreldar eruption
Fishing in the Lake LangisjórFishing licenses in Langisjór are sold from Hólaskjól Highland Center. The fishing right is valid for Langisjór lake and other lakes in mountains Fögrufjöll, total in 9 lakes. Fishing day costs 5.000 ISK per license. It is free for 15 years and younger. The fish in the lakes is char. The fishing license is valid 24 hours from arrival to the lake.Most common is to fish at the peninsula where the cabin is placed and the south end of the lake. For fishers that are ready for hike the north side of the lake along with Breiðbak is normally good for fishing.Good places are at the north end of the Lake. Getting there is at least one hour drive on a track that follows the mountain range Breiðbakur. A 4x4 car with good ground clearance is needed for that tour. All the Lakes in the mountains Fögrufjöll are also interesting but demanding as going there requires hiking.
After pickup in Reykjavík the course is set for Landmannalaugar, a place that is well known for its colorful mountains, hot springs, and beautiful lava fields. Short hiking is optional for those who are willing to wear down their hiking boots.Relaxing in the hot spring at Landmannalaugar is an option before we continue the journey.Landmannalaugar is in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. It is a protected wilderness area that is known for its rugged and dramatic landscapes, geothermal features, colorful rhyolite mountains, and pristine wilderness.From Landmannalaugar the tour continues in our 4x4 bus as we drive the F208 mountain road to Lake Langisjór and the Peak Sveinstindur. F208 is a challenging mountain route only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. It takes us through some of Iceland’s most stunning and rugged landscapes in the highlands and offers access to various natural attractions.The trek begins at Lake Langisjór by hiking to the top of the Peak Sveinstindur. The view from the top is spectacular. The view stretches over the breath-taking valleys and mountains. The hike continues from Peak Sveinstindur to a cabin by the river Skaftá where the first night will be spent. The first day’s hike will be around 4-5 hours long. The starting destination at the bottom of Sveinstindur is around 600 meters above sea level and the top is 1090 meters. The elevation is therefore 5-600 meters.Langisjór is a large lake southwest of the glacier Vatnajökull. It is part of the Vatnajökull National Park. The lake is 27 square kilometers, 20km long and 2km wide, at its widest. The altitude is 662m above sea level. East of Langisjór is the mountain range Fögrufjöll in which many rock formations lead into the water and into the fjords and bays. By the southern end of the lake is Sveinstindur, a mountain named after Sveinn Pálsson, a physician and naturalist from the town of Vík. Sveinstindur is 1092m above sea level. The hike is relatively easy and hikers with little to no experience can get to the top with an increase of 400m in altitude. The view from the top is unique, it is said that in case the weather is good enough, a person should be able to see a view that stretches a quarter over Iceland. From the glacier Öræfajökull in the east, and the two glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull in the west. The view stretches over all Langisjór Lake additionally, an unforgettable sight to see. To the right of the lake is the mountain range Fögrufjöll with numerous lagoons between heights and peaks. East of Fögrufjöll runs the glacier river Skaftá, which has historically crashed with catastrophic floods. The floods originate in Skaftárkatlar, which is a geothermal area underneath the icecap of the Glacier Vatnajökull. From the east of the Skaftá river, one can see the crater Laki, where the lava from Laki crater flooded in the lowlands in 1783 – the third largest lava flow on earth since the last Ice Age.On the second day of the trek, we leave the mountain hut at Peak Sveinstindur after breakfast and prepare our lunch pack for the day. We set the course to Skælingar hut. The trekking goes along side of the river Skaftá and through the valley Hvanngil. The second day of the hike is in a fabulously colorful landscape.In Skælingar there is an old cabin that belong to the farmers in this part of Iceland. One of many such cabins in Iceland that were used in the autumn in the sheep round-up, when farmers collected sheep from the Highland. In Skælingar there are many amazing lava formations from the Laki eruption, that are beautiful scenery making the place strange and exotic. In Skælingar, the most adventurous hikers will be able to bathe in a cold mere.Third trekking day starts with a trek to the mountain Gjátindur from the top of which a magnificent view of Iceland can be seen. From Gjátindur is a good view over the Eldgjá fissure wich is a 70 km long canyon.Eldgjá is a fissure created by eruptions that took place in the year 934. The fissure is 60 km long and forms a canyon that extends from the mountain Gjátindur to the glacier Mýrdalsjökull in the southeast. We will observe the fissure and take a good look at the waterfall Ófærufoss.The total lava flow from the Eldgjá eruption is estimated to be around 19 km3. That makes the Eldgjá eruption the most volumetric lava flow from one eruption in historical time. The origins of the Eldgjá eruption are from the Katla volcano system. At the end of this day trekkers will reach Hólakjól Highland Centre with a mountain lodge with a little more luxury than the previous two huts on this trek.The fourth day in the tour is going to be a relatively short trek. The group will have a relaxing time and we will start trekking around noon. The first part of the trek is along the river Syðri Ófæra where we will observe the beautiful waterfall and pillar rock formation. The trek this day will end at Lake Álftavötn where the group spend the night in a mountain hut. Lake Álftavötn is a stunning place loded with lakes and rivers.From Álftavötn hut the trek goes along with the Eldgjá fissues and along with the vast Svartahnúksfjöll “black mountains” on our way to Strútslaug, that lies south of the glacier Torfajökull. Strútslaug is an active geothermal area and there the explorers can relax in fully natural geothermal hot spring. The day’s trek ends in the mountain hut Strútur.From Strútur hut the trek goes through black volcanic sand of Mælifellsandur to Slysaalda a place of old storis of hidden outlaws and tragic accident in the year 1868. On our way to Hvanngil Valley we might have the opportunity to get a good view over the black sand plain of Mælifellssandur and the Mountain Mælifell. The trek ends at the hut in Hvanngil where the group will be picked up and transferred to Reykjavík City
This tour starts in the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. On this tour we drive the mountain road F208 to Landmannalaugar. The F208 is a challenging mountain route only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. It takes us through some of Iceland’s most stunning and rugged landscapes in the highlands of Iceland and offers access to various natural attractions. The route is challenging but incredibly rewarding for those who want to experience the untouched and dramatic natural beauty of the highlands of Iceland.On our way we will visit Hólaskjól Highland Centre and Eldgjá Canyon before we reach Landmannalaugar.Landmannalaugar is well known for its colorful mountains, hot springs, and beautiful lava fields. In this tour we stop for a while in Landmannalaugar. Travelers can take a bath in one of the hot springs and relax before we drive back. Hiking is optional for those who are willing to wear down their hiking boots.
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