GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout super jeep & 4x4 tours on Iceland's Golden Circle loop. Where each one goes, who runs it, what it costs, and the verdict left by travellers who took it.
Golden Circle super-jeep from Reykjavik plus Langjökull glacier snowmobiling. Pickup, expert guide, and gear included, 8–10 hours.
“Nick was an excellent guide. Very conversational. Helpful information. It was a fun day even with the spotty rain snd wind.”
Super Jeep Golden Circle by day and northern lights by night, with small-group pickup from Reykjavik and expert aurora scouting.
“We were very lucky to have such beautiful weather the whole day which made for the perfect pictures around the Golden Circle sites. Peter, our guide, was knowledgable about Icelandic geology and as the sky darkened, he was checking constantly for the Northern Lights so we didnt miss them. We found a great spot and…”
Golden Circle in a Super Jeep, then a warm, gear-included snowmobile hour on Langjökull Glacier with big views and tough-road thrills.
“My husband, two friends and I went on this trip. We had an amazing time. Top tip is to take lots of warm clothing. The snowmobile part was definitely an experience. The waterfall was beautiful and the geezers so interesting.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle super jeep and Langjökull snowmobile combo: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, plus a guided 1-hour ride on the glacier.
“We had the most amazing time on this trip. Everything was organised so well and our guide Biggie was the best. He was very knowledgable and just a great guy. Would definitely recommend this trip!”
Take a small-group Superjeep Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik, adding Thingvellir, geysers, Gullfoss, and Langjökull glacier time.
“Would have given this a much higher rating but for 2 things. Booked land-rover but got super jeep, which I had extreme difficulty getting in and out of,one of the other passengers did assist me but found the experience embarrassing and spent the whole day dreading the next stop and couldn't wait for it to…”
A Super Jeep Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik plus 1 hour snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier. Warm gear included, snacks needed.
“Great trip despite the poor weather. Driver was great and snow mobiling a once in a life time. Good value for money, although lunch at Geyser centre was very expensive.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle by super jeep and Langjökull snowmobiling, with Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss included.
“Breathtaking scenery on the glacier! The ride in the jeep was awesome, Inki, our guide, drives mega and has a lot of experience off-road and a cool playlist during the ride! As the weather was so good and because we were a small group, Inki did an extra tour with us and we ended up…”
Ice cave visit on the Sleipnir monster truck from Gullfoss: crampons, guided Langjökull stories, and waterfall photo stops.
“Was really looking forward to this excursion and sadly was unable to see the glacier or ice cave. Bad weather came in forcing us to turn around and go back. The guides really tried their hardest from getting out and walking to find the road to calling for snow mobiles to guide but it was…”
Private 4WD Golden Circle and Strokkur geyser day trip from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, Þingvellir history, and Gullfoss waterfall.
“The day trip in our case was handled by the company Mercury Grail and it's owner Andres Ivanovic. He arrived at our hotel early and was upbeat and pleasant. Even though the listing says 4x4 Jeep it was an awd Subaru. That was perfectly fine and Andres was a competent driver. One thing that you…”
Golden Circle highlights plus a 1-hour Langjökull glacier snowmobile ride from Reykjavik, with winter gear and hotel pickup.
“It was a once in a lifetime experience getting in the back of a super jeep with a real local down to earth guide who looked after every detail and ensured everyone had a great time and knew every detail about everything anyone asked or drove past.”
