Iceland is open: volcano update

Menu
Þórsmörk Iceland

Land of the Midnight Sun - Private 4x4 Tour

(4 days / 3 nights)

View Photos View Map

Experience Iceland's Highlands under the midnight sun

Experience the rugged natural beauty of the Icelandic highlands with this private 4x4 tour. To reach wilderness areas like Landmannalaugar, your own expert guide will drive you in a specially modified super jeep over mountain roads and unbridged glacial rivers. Along with hot springs and volcanic sites in the interior, you’ll also visit beautiful south coast waterfalls, Langjökull glacier and drive the Golden Circle route.

Are you travelling in a group of 10 – 17 people? We can arrange this tour with transportation in a roomy mini-coach. Send us a request for details.

4 days / 3 nights

Price p.p. from

ISK

The amount will be charged in ISK

Approx 663786 ISK

Find your price
Request info

— Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Experienced private tour guide with extensive local knowledge
  • Travel in comfort with a private driver
  • Handpicked hotels & routes designed by our trusted local experts
  • Private airport transfer upon arrival & departure
  • Outstanding experience and personal service
  • Comprehensive itinerary, personalised map & travel guide
  • 24/7 helpline during your tour of Iceland
  • 5-star customer reviews
  • Carbon offsetting included

Read more

— Cancellation Protection

  • Rebook your tour on one occasion, or
  • Cancel for any reason and receive a partial refund and travel credit

Terms and conditions apply

Tour Highlights

  • Drive the famous Golden Circle route
  • Explore the highlands with your guide in a rugged 4x4 vehicle
  • Marvel at the waterfalls Gullfoss, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss
  • Tour the vast interior region of Landmannalaugar
  • See the volcanic landscapes surrounding Hekla
  • Walk the quaint streets of the capital city, Reykjavik
  • View the glacial wonderlands of Sólheimajökull and Langjökull
  • Experience the geothermal regions of the highlands
  • Be driven along the scenic Þjórsárdalur valley

Travel style

Privately Guided i

Interest

4x4 Highland Route i, Active i, Midnight sun i, Off the Beaten Path i

Season

May - Sep

Departure

Daily

Interest

4x4 Highland Route i, Active i, Midnight sun i, Off the Beaten Path i

Driving distance

881/547 km/mi

Itinerary

A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.

  • Day 1: Arrival to Iceland and Reykjavik

    On arrival at Keflavik International Airport, you will be welcomed by a driver and transferred to your accommodation in Reykjavík. After settling in, take the opportunity to explore the vibrant city centre at you own pace. The main downtown street, Laugavegur, offers a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants, coffee houses and bars to suit all tastes—all within an easy walk.  Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.

    Spend the night in Reykjavík.

    Average Driving Distance: 49km / 30 mi.
    Average Travel & Exploring Duration: 50 Minutes

    Attractions See Activities for this day

  • Day 2: The Famous Golden Circle

    This morning, your private guide will meet you at the hotel and you will head to Þingvellir, a national park which has been nominated as a UNESCO world heritage site. Next, you will visit the great Geysir area with its spouting geysers and colourful hot springs. The tour will continue to the waterfall Gullfoss, where you can see white water thrash and tumble down two-tiers, falling metres below before heading to Langjökull glacier.

    Spend the night in Selfoss area.

    Average Driving Distance: 189 km / 117 mi.
    Average Travel & Exploring Duration: 9 Hours

    Attractions Attractions Attractions Attractions Attractions

  • Day 3: Highland Safari & Landmannalaugar Hot Springs

    Today you will journey into the rugged “no man’s land” of the interior highlands. This drive takes you on a rough mountain road through the Þjórsárdalur valley, once a prosperous farmland until it was devastated by an eruption from one of Iceland’s most active volcanoes, Hekla, in 1104.

    Along the way there will be a stop at the Hjálparfoss waterfall before reaching the otherworldly Landmannalaugar area, where you can bathe in a secluded hot spring pool in pristine natural surroundings. After the refreshing soak, you will head back to the south coast with a view to the notorious Hekla, which in the old days was believed to be an entrance to hell.

    Spend the night in the Selfoss area.

    Average Driving Distance: 276 km / 171 mi.
    Average Travel & Exploring Duration: 10-11 Hours

    Attractions Attractions Attractions Attractions

  • Day 4: South Coast & Departure Day

    You will need to get early start this morning to take in all the amazing sights! On today’s drive, you will be treated to some of the best-known natural wonders of south Iceland, including the spectacular waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss – each with a pathway leading you alongside (or even behind!) the misty, roaring cascade. And no trip to the south coast is complete without a visit to the black volcanic beach near the town of Vík, where you will have a great view of the stunning Dyrhólaey cape and the Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks.

    After the sightseeing, your guide will drive you to Keflavík International Airport for your departure flight.

    *Please note that the service of the tour guide concludes in the afternoon. We can modify the activities of this day accordingly for evening departure flights. If your return flight is in the morning we can add an additional night in Reykjavik before your departure.

    Average Driving Distance: 367 km / 228 mi.
    Average Travel & Exploring Duration: 10 hours

    Attractions Attractions Attractions Attractions
View full itinerary

Optional extras

Customise your adventure with these Optional Extras.

We recommend adding your extra activities to the tour now for the best booking experience and to secure your spot, as activities are likely to sell out.

Day One

friends swimming in the sky lagoon
Activity

Sky Lagoon Saman Pass with Transfer

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

16998ISK

ISK

View
Whale in Iceland
Activity

Whale Watching from Reykjavík

Duration 3 hours
Price p.p. from

13990ISK

ISK

View
Jón Sigurðsson statue in Austurvöllur ©nordicvisitor
Activity

Reykjavík City Walk - Small Groups

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

5480ISK

ISK

View
dt heli sightseeing esja summit
Activity

Helicopter Sightseeing - Reykjavík Summit

Duration 45 minutes
Price p.p. from

36900ISK

ISK

View
Puffin in Vestmannaeyjar Islands
Activity

Puffin Watching from Reykjavík

Duration 60 minutes
Price p.p. from

6990ISK

ISK

View
the reykjavik food walk culinary tour
Activity

The Tasty Reykjavík Food Walk

Duration 3 hours
Price p.p. from

16900ISK

ISK

View
atv bike tour mountain safari 1 hour
Activity

ATV Bike Tour - Mountain Safari - 1 hour

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

19000ISK

ISK

View
helicopter sightseeing geothermal tour
Activity

Helicopter Sightseeing - Geothermal Tour

Duration 50 minutes
Price p.p. from

55000ISK

ISK

View
Hvammsvík sea baths ©Hvammsvík
Activity

Hvammsvík with transfer

Duration 4 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

18798ISK

ISK

View
Inside the Volcano in South Iceland
Activity

Inside the Volcano

Duration 6 hours
Price p.p. from

49500ISK

ISK

View
Blue lagoon ©bluelagoon
Upgrade

Blue Lagoon Entrance & Private Transport on Arrival

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

31000ISK

ISK

View
atv bike evening tour midnight sun safari
Activity

ATV Bike Evening Tour - Midnight Sun Safari

Duration 3 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

28000ISK

ISK

View
Wonders of Iceland & ©Áróra Planetarium Show
Activity

Wonders of Iceland & Áróra Planetarium Show

Duration 3 hours
Price p.p. from

5290ISK

ISK

View
FlyOver Iceland experience ©FlyOver Iceland
Activity

FlyOver Iceland

Duration 35 minutes
Price p.p. from

3699ISK

ISK

View
horseback riding lava tour
Activity

Horse Riding from Reykjavík

Duration 4 hours
Price p.p. from

18400ISK

ISK

View
View all extras
friends swimming in the sky lagoon
Activity

Sky Lagoon Saman Pass with Transfer

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

16998ISK

ISK

View
Whale in Iceland
Activity

Whale Watching from Reykjavík

Duration 3 hours
Price p.p. from

13990ISK

ISK

View
Jón Sigurðsson statue in Austurvöllur ©nordicvisitor
Activity

Reykjavík City Walk - Small Groups

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Price p.p. from

5480ISK

ISK

View
dt heli sightseeing esja summit
Activity

Helicopter Sightseeing - Reykjavík Summit

Duration 45 minutes
Price p.p. from

36900ISK

ISK

View
View all extras

Map

Here’s a map of your travel route, to help put things in perspective.

What's included

Don’t worry, we’ve got this covered.

Included

Not included

Optional Extras

4 days / 3 nights

Price p.p. from

ISK

The amount will be charged in ISK

Approx 663786 ISK

Find your price
Request info

Essential information

Everything you need to know about this tour before you book

We recommend that you read carefully through the following information before booking this private tour in Iceland. We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions here so you know what to expect. You’ll also find more practical advice and attraction recommendations in our online Iceland Travel Guide.

On a private tour with Nordic Visitor, you'll enjoy a tried-and-tested itinerary while enjoying the service of a private, local driver-guide. Let us know what your interests are and we’ll do our best to match you with a guide who will add to your experience.

You'll usually begin the day with your guide at around 9:00 AM. But if you prefer you can also choose to set out later. Depending on the day’s itinerary, you can expect between 8–9 hours with your guide. Take advantage of their insider knowledge while relaxing and enjoying the ride.

If there are specific things you'd like to see and do, let your guide know and they'll do their best to adjust the day's itinerary. The time spent at each spot will also be based on your interests. That said, the guide will follow the original itinerary.

Upon your arrival, you’ll receive personalised information, including an itinerary, map, and our very own Iceland Travel Guide. Plus, you’ll have access to our 24/7 helpline during your trip should you need to contact us.

Yes, when you book your Iceland tour with Nordic Visitor, you always get airport transfers to and from Keflavík Airport included. This will be a private, shared or bus transfer, depending on your itinerary. Please check the details of your tour to confirm.

If you add extra nights to your stay before or after the scheduled trip, we’ll rearrange your transfers to fit your new itinerary.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with your travel consultant if you have any specific requests about optional activities or services.

During your private tour, you’ll stay in accommodation hand-picked by our local Iceland travel experts. We’ve partnered with local businesses and selected hotels and guesthouses based on excellent ratings, comfort and our personal experience. 
 
On private tours, you can choose from single, double and triple rooms. Please note that in Iceland room types are based on European standard sizes, which means they are smaller than in North America. 
 
For example, a double bed often consists of 2 single beds pushed together. Twin rooms are 2 separate single beds. Triple rooms include a double bed along with an extra bed, rollaway or sofa bed. And single rooms are often smaller than the standard double.
 
If you have something specific in mind, please contact us to discuss customising your accommodation options

Yes, you can customise this tour online. During the booking process, you can add extra nights to your itinerary as well as optional day trips, excursions and upgrades. 

If you have something specific in mind, get in touch with your travel consultant and they’ll create your dream trip.

By booking with Nordic Visitor, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that there’s always someone there for you throughout your trip.

For support and advice during the day, your private guide will be there to advise you. But you can also call our office. And if anything unexpected happens outside working hours, you can reach us on our 24/7 helpline.

If you’re arriving from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand, you won’t need a visa to visit Iceland. 

Visiting from another country? You can find the complete list of countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Iceland on the website of Iceland’s Directorate of Immigration. If you do require a visa, they maintain a list of local embassies that can assist you with the process. 

Your passport must also be valid for at least 3 months from your departure from Iceland. It’s good to check your passport expiry date early in case you need to renew it. 

Read more about visas, airports and airlines in the getting to Iceland section of our travel guide.

Travelling with your kids? No problem! You'll be able to enter your children's ages during the booking process. This lets us know whether to arrange either a baby cot or roll-away bed for your trip.

If you'd like us to arrange for a car seat to be provided for your trip, please let us know ahead of time. It's also possible to book this directly with the car rental agency. This will incur a small, extra cost.

Only you can pick the best time to visit Iceland for your trip. It’ll depend on how much time you have to explore, what you want to see in Iceland and any events you might like to attend.

In summer, June to August, you’ll have milder temperatures and longer daylight hours, compared to the winter. This is ideal for outdoor excursions and sightseeing. 

If you’d like to experience the top attractions with fewer visitors around then you could book your summer trip in May or September. These shoulder season months have more tour and attraction availability.

The winter months are also popular, but generally quieter, apart from the Christmas holiday season. This is the ideal time to try to spot the northern lights.

Find out what annual Icelandic events and festivals are on in our travel guide. Or read more about the best time to visit Iceland on our blog.

Because of its northerly location close to the Arctic Circle, Iceland has limited daylight in winter. 

Around Christmastime, from early December until late January, you can expect an average of 4–5 hours of daylight. These extended hours of darkness give you a higher chance of seeing the northern lights.

Find out what the daylight hours will be during the month of your visit in this guide to time and daylight in Iceland.

The winter climate in Iceland is generally mild compared to other Northern European countries. That said, the temperature can drop below freezing at times. And the Atlantic winds can make it feel colder than it is. 

You can expect average temperatures between 4°C (39°F) and -1°C (30°F). Throughout winter (October to April), the weather conditions are very changeable, so you could experience rain, snow, sun and cold winds. 

For more information on the local climate, read this guide to Iceland weather conditions. 

Please note that sightseeing is dependent on weather and road conditions. Your itinerary might need to be altered if these conditions are not favourable during your visit.

Iceland’s winters are chilly although not as cold as you may expect. As you’ll probably spend a lot of time outdoors, we recommend bringing plenty of layers to stay warm and dry.

Here is a recommended winter packing list for your trip to Iceland:

  • Durable insulated jacket, which should be waterproof
  • Robust walking boots with a good grip
  • Mid-layers such as a fleece or woollen jumper
  • A few pairs of warm hiking socks
  • Hat, gloves and scarf
  • Swimwear for visiting geothermal pools or spas
  • Backpack for daily adventures
  • Electronic equipment such as smartphone, external powerpack, and travel adapters
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen for exploring in the snow or glacier excursions
  • And don’t forget your camera!
     

For more information, check out this Iceland packing list.

Breakfast at your Iceland accommodations is always included when you travel with Nordic Visitor.  For the rest of your meals, the amount of spending money you need will depend on the standard of restaurants you decide to go to. 

That said, we recommend budgeting between 2,000–3,000 ISK for lunch per person, each day. Dinners at casual restaurants might cost between 3,000–6,000 ISK. Meanwhile, at upscale restaurants, you can expect to pay 7,000 ISK or more. This does not include the cost of alcoholic beverages.

It’s best to book as soon as you can to secure your preferred travel dates. Once you have picked your tour, check the availability calendar to see which months are open for booking. Then, select the date you want and complete your booking. 

Nordic Visitor offers 10–20% deposits so you can reserve your trip as early as it’s convenient for you. The remaining balance is due 30 days before you travel. 

Many tours are also open for the following year if you like to plan well ahead. And if you have any questions or need advice, you can always contact us. 

After booking your tour package online, you will be contacted within 2 business days by your own dedicated travel consultant. They will be your point of contact for all your travel needs before, during and even after your trip. 

At that time, they’ll confirm the availability of your tour. Then the booking process starts, which may take a few weeks. Once this is done, your travel consultant will provide you with all the details of your trip. You will also receive more information about what to expect during your trip.

No need! Nordic Visitor is already working on offsetting the estimated carbon footprint of your package. We’ve partnered with an environmental fund in Iceland to carbon offset all our tours.

Carbon offsetting your international flights is not included, but we highly recommend you look into possibilities with your airline or directly through a local environment fund. 

You can get in touch with our Iceland travel experts ahead of your trip if you have any questions. The live chat option is useful for getting a quick reply as someone answers live every day during office opening hours.

Once you’ve booked, we’ll provide you with a travel guide packed full of local tips and top attractions for your visit. You can also check out our online Iceland Travel Guide where we’ve compiled useful information about topics, including:

After you have booked your tour, it will only take a few days to confirm its availability. But it may take a few weeks to create your itinerary and book everything. Once your trip details are finalised, we’ll email you copies of your travel documents.

When you arrive in Iceland, you’ll receive a welcome bag with hard copies of your itinerary, attraction and tour vouchers, the Nordic Visitor Iceland Travel Guide and more.

So when do you check in? And what can you expect upon landing in Keflavík?

After picking up your luggage, you will be greeted by a driver holding a sign with your name in the arrivals hall. The driver will hand over your welcome package with hard copies of your travel documents. You’ll then be driven to your hotel in Reykjavík.

Check-in times vary between hotels and guesthouses, but it normally starts between 2 PM and 4 PM. 

You are welcome to request an early check-in for an additional fee. Although this isn’t always available, you’ll be able to store your luggage at the hotel so you can start exploring before check-in. Please contact your travel consultant well in advance of your arrival if you’d like an early check-in.

When you depart may depend on the time of your return flight. Check out early if you’re heading to the airport for a morning flight. On the other hand, if you’re flying home later in the day, you might like to enjoy a leisurely day or visit one more attraction.

You will need to check out from your room, but will be able to store your luggage at the hotel reception. Simply return later to collect your bags before catching your transfer to the airport.

All bookings are billed in Icelandic Króna (ISK), the official currency of Iceland. 

Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and based on the daily exchange rate as issued by the Central Bank of Iceland. This means conversions from ISK to other currencies will fluctuate from day to day.

Accommodation

Relax in top-quality hotels and guesthouses that are highly rated by visitors and handpicked by local travel experts.

Look forward to peaceful stays on your private tour. Each hotel or guesthouse featured on your bespoke itinerary will be conveniently located and have high service standards. Rest assured that you’ll stay in the best possible properties, which have all received excellent reviews from previous customers.

Comfort Plus

In this category, you’ll stay in standard rooms in good quality 3-star hotels. Or, you'll spend the night in similar rooms in rura..

View

Superior

With Superior accommodation, you’ll enjoy standard rooms in 4-star hotels or boutique guesthouses. You might also stay in superior..

View

Vehicle

Be comfortable and enjoy the journey as a passenger in the vehicle of your choosing.

Land Cruiser Super Jeep
or similar

  • x3
  • x5
  • x4
  • A
View Info

Land Cruiser Super Jeep
or similar

  • Type: M
  • Description: Modified Super Jeep
  • Passengers: 1-3
Close Info View

Ford Excursion Super Jeep
or similar

  • x5
  • x5
  • x4
  • A
View Info

Ford Excursion Super Jeep
or similar

  • Type: N
  • Description: Modified Luxury Super Jeep
  • Passengers: 1-5
Close Info View

Ford Excursion XL Super Jeep
or similar

  • x9
  • x5
  • x4
  • A
View Info

Ford Excursion XL Super Jeep
or similar

  • Type: O
  • Description: Modified Luxury Super Jeep
  • Passengers: 1-9
Close Info View

Price per person from

ISK

The amount will be charged in ISK

Approx 663786 ISK

Request info

OTHER SUGGESTED TOURS

Iceland
Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
4.9
Oct - Apr

Northern Lights Circle Tour - Private

1217702ISK

Eur

Iceland
Privately Guided
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

The Natural Wonders of Iceland - Private

1608696ISK

Eur

Iceland
Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
4.9
May - Sep

Highlights of the Ring Road - Private

1050955ISK

Eur

Iceland
Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

South Iceland at Leisure - Private

1020098ISK

Eur

We are here to help

Whether you have a single question or a special request, we're here for you.

Contact Us Live Chat
here to help