Þeistareykir Volcano & Gjástykki Super Jeep tour

by Geo Travel · Super jeeps · Volcanoes & lava · Reykjavík

4.90· 154 Google reviews of the operator

Self-guided

from €2,015.76 per person

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Þeistareykir Volcano & Gjástykki Super Jeep tour — Geo Travel

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Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Departs
08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

On this tour we will explore the region of Krafla lava fields and Þeistareykir Volcano

Þeistareykir is a spectacular volcanic are with multiple geysirs, craters and geothermal activity as well as fissures and cracks splitting the landscape on the tectonic plate boundaries. Few places in In iceland is the force of the tectonic plate drift as visual as in Þeistareykir

The tour rout depends a bit on the season and snow conditions as well as your departure point. But at Þeistareykir region we spend approx 4hours exploring this incredible landscapes far away from the beaten paths.

Learn about the incredible geology of the area, Explore the unknown, Enjoy the North Iceland Wilderness.

Description from the operator, Geo Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

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Personal insureance

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is closed roads — the Road Administration shuts the mountain roads before the operator has to decide anything. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Geo Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Aldeyjarfoss Super Jeep Tour from Geo Travel is €278 — €1738 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Geo Travel · €2016	Geo Travel · €278
How long it runs	5 hours	6 hours
Getting there	You make your own way	Picks you up
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Free until departure
How hard it is	Easy	Moderate

The cheaper tour is ahead on more of what we can measure. The €1738 is worth it only if free cancellation up to 24 h before is what you want.

Why we list it

Geo Travel is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Geo Travel

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Julien Barthelemy
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Rúna was an outstanding tour guide. He brought incredible energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude from start to finish. It was a very long day, but his engaging commentary and great sense of humor made the time fly by. He confidently navigated some truly adventurous conditions, including river crossings and driving through snow, all while making us feel safe and comfortable. Along the way, he shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, geology, and culture that made every stop even more meaningful. This was an unforgettable experience, and Rúna played a huge part in making it so memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland.
Stephanie Smith
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
The Lofthellir ice cave tour was exceptional and includes a hike across a lava field before going into the cave. Our guide Anton is local and was incredibly knowledgeable about the geology and formations as well as the ecosystem. This is one of my favorite things I’ve done in Iceland.
Jean Mond
★★★★★ · a month ago
We make one 2 hours tour with my son by ATV … it was just perfect. The guide was very friendly and give us good explanation about the mountains and the lakes, ….
Ann Jarvis
★★★★★ · a month ago
We had a great time on our buggy ATV tour with Alejandro this morning! We enjoyed the buggy instruction, exciting tour, and interesting lessons about Icelandic geology. We already know this will be one of the highlights of our already eventful vacation to Iceland. Highly recommend!!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Super jeeps — questions people ask

What is a super jeep?

A four-wheel-drive truck or van rebuilt for Iceland: raised suspension, huge low-pressure tyres and a snorkel, so it can cross rivers, drive on snow and climb glacier tracks that stop a rental car. Groups are small, usually eight to sixteen people. Super jeeps are how you reach Landmannalaugar in the highlands, ice caves under Mýrdalsjökull and dark northern-lights spots off the main roads. They are pricier than a coach, and rougher.

Is a super jeep northern lights tour better than a bus?

Slightly, for two reasons. A super jeep can leave the tarmac and find darker, more sheltered spots, and with ten people rather than fifty you spend less time waiting at stops. Arctic Adventures' Northern Lights Explorer (/experience/209/) and Northern Lights by 4x4 (/experience/1088067/) are the standard options. The sky is the same either way; a jeep does not make clouds part. If budget matters, a small-group minibus gets you most of the benefit.

When can you take a super jeep to Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September, once the highland roads open. The Landmannalaugar Safari (/experience/341/) is a twelve-hour day from Reykjavík with river crossings, a short hike and a soak in the natural hot river. The rest of the year the road is closed to everything except specially licensed winter expeditions. The dates the F-roads open vary each year with the snow, so if you are booking for June, expect a possible reschedule.

Is a super jeep tour comfortable?

Comfortable enough on the tarmac, bumpy on the rough stuff. That is the point. Expect to be thrown about on lava tracks and river beds, and to sit in a bench seat for several hours. People prone to motion sickness should sit in front and take a tablet. The trade-off is access: you see places coaches cannot go, with a driver-guide who talks to you rather than over a microphone.

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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €91 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.