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Private tour in Reykjavik Julien A
Landmannalaugar: Private Jeep and hiking tour to the Icelandic HighLands
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Hi there, My name is Julien and I have been guiding tours all over Iceland since 2019. I offer different kinds of tours, from hiking to family-friendly sightseeing tours, but what I like the most are the personalized tours: I love to connect with my clients beforehand to give them exactly the experience that is right for them. This is why after a few years of guiding groups I decided to specialize in private tours, and particularly tailor-made ones. I have two vehicles ready for you, one is a high end van that can accommodate up to 6 adults comfortably, which is only suitable for paved roads. The other one is a modified LandCruiser, extremely spacious and comfortable for up to 4 adults, which is your best companion for adventurous journeys in the Icelandic Highlands. I am a fully licensed tour operator and my vehicles have all the authorizations required for commercial use. - Wilderness First Responder (Advanced first aid Training) - Commercial driving licenses - Day Tour Operator license I am not allowed to sell package tours that include accomodation.
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A good balance between Hiking and Sightseeing
Overview of your Reykjavik tour
The Icelandic Highlands are the interior of the country, a vast desert, totally uninhabited with roads that are only open from mid-June to mid-September at best. This is the true Iceland, the real untouched, rugged nature of the country. It is the experience that most travelers are missing and by far my favorite one to provide to my guests. To be able to roam those remote roads, you need the proper vehicle. I have a modified LandCruiser from 2021, mounted on 33 inches tires and with a snorkel to be able to cross the unbridged rivers of the Highlands. Today we will head towards the Landmannalaugar, with the most colorful mountains, lava fields, fumaroles and hot springs, this is a truly magical place and a hiker paradise. On our way, we will also stop and visit some iconic sites. Once arrived in the Landmannalaugar, we will pick a hike that suits you wishes and fitness condition. Challenging or not, it is up to you!
Your Reykjavik tour itinerary
We will depart from Reykjavík at 8am. After about two hours drive, we will begin to drive on the backroads of Iceland: The F-Roads. For our first stop, we will be visit Ljótipollur, an immense red volcanic crater, with a deep blue lake lying at its bottom. Ljótipollur translates to "The Ugly Puddle" which absolutely does not do any justice to this magnificent, colorful site. Then comes the best part of our tour! The Landmannalaugar. If you want a challenging hike, we can go to the top of Bláhnúkur and/or Brennisteinsalda. For an easier one, we can explore the gorge of Grænagíl and its green rhyolite walls. In any case, we will finish our hike by walking through Laugahraun, a beautiful lava field. For the most experienced hikers, we can easily combine two of those hikes. On our way back, we will stop and visit Sigöldugljúfur, also called "The valley of tears". An impressive canyon with countless waterfalls. Contact us if you would like to customize this tour in any way.
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Type: Private Transportation
Transportation will be in a modified LandCruiser from 2021, mounted on 33 inches tyres and with a snorkel. Fully equipped for the rugged terrains of Iceland, and very comfortable.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: You can be picked up in other towns such as Hella or Hvolsvöllur. Let me know if you are not based in Reykjavík, I can probably arrange something.
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