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LAKE MÝVATNFROM

Depar-ture

Duration in hours Tour name M T W T F S S Page

8:00 11 – 12 Askja Super Jeep 8

8:00 2 days 2 day Complete Askja Excursion 9

9:30 4 – 5 Cave Exploration Lofthellir 4

9:30 10 – 11 Lava Walk & Ice Cave Exploration 7

9:30 9 – 10 Diamond Circle Classic 12

9:30 10 – 11 Great Icelandic Waterfalls 16

9:30 5 Lake Mývatn Highlights 11

10:00 1 Horseback Riding

10:00 1/2 – 3 Sightseeing Flight

13:00 5 Rural Mývatn Culture & Farms 10

15:00 4 – 5 Cave Exploration Lofthellir 4

15:00 5 Wilderness Lava Walk 6

15:30 1 Sightseeing Flight (50 minute flight)


18:00 2 – 3 Mountain Biking & Nature Bath

20:00 3 Evening Bird Watching 14

22:00 10 – 11 Diamond Circle, Puffins & the Midnight Sun 13

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SUMMERLAKE MÝVATNFROM

Depar-ture

Duration in hours Tour name M T W T F S S Page

10:30 5 Lake Mývatn Highlights 11

10:30 5 – 6 Cave Exploration Lofthellir Winter Challenge 5

10:30 5 – 6 Waterfall Dettifoss Super Jeep 17

10:30 5 Wilderness Lava Walk 6

13:00 5 Rural Mývatn Farms & Culture 10


21:00 4 Northern Lights Photography 15

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1st May – 31st OctoberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:3015:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

Available daily as a Private Tour

DURATION 4 – 5 hours OPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION 4x4 VanMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 14 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information

centre or free hotel pick-up PRICE ISK 19.500

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TOUR DETAILS

The underground will be explored and our destination is a cave that boasts the greatest natural ice sculptures currently known in an Icelandic lava cave.

We drive along a rugged track to the roots of Mt. Hvannfell. After 30 minutes walk across a lava field, we reach the Lofthellir lava cave. At least one hour is spent inside the cave, observing this unbelievable natural phenomenon.

CAVE EXPLORATION LOFTHELLIR » World of ice and darkness STM024

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» REYKJAVÍK (INCL: 2X 45 MIN DOMESTIC FLIGHT)

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HIGHLIGHTS Cave Lofthellir Natural ice sculptures Lúdentarborgir crater row The volcanic outback by Lake Mývatn

CAVE EXPLORATION EQUIPMENT INCLUDED » Helmet » Headlight » Studded boots

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good walking shoes » Warm and waterproof clothes » Gloves » Water bottle » Snack

NOTE » This tour is not suitable for young children, people

with claustrophobia or reduced mobility » There is ice and water on the floor of the cave and

the temperature inside the cave is around 0°C

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SUMMER4x4 VAN

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1st May – 31st OctoberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:3015:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00


DURATION 4 – 5 hours OPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION 4x4 VanMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 14 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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1st November – 30th AprilMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30


DURATION 5 – 6 hours OPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Super JeepMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



TOUR DETAILSHere we combine one of the most exciting cave experiences in Iceland together with a true Super Jeep snow driving adventure.

Snow-shoeing or hiking on a lava field is a part of the experience of getting to the cave.

The underground will be explored and our destination is a cave that boasts the greatest natural ice sculptures currently known in an Icelandic lava c ave.

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HIGHLIGHTS Icelandic snow driving Snow-shoeing Cave Lofthellir Natural ice sculptures Lúdentarborgir crater row The volcanic outback by Lake Mývatn


WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good walking shoes » Warm and waterproof clothes » Gloves » Water bottle » Snack

NOTE » This tour is not suitable for young children, people

with claustrophobia or reduced mobility » There is ice and water on the floor of the cave and


CAVE EXPLORATION LOFTHELLIR WINTER CHALLENGE

» World of ice and darkness STM029

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WINTER SUPER JEEP

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1st May - 30th SeptemberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

1st October - 30th AprilMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30


DURATION 5 hours OPERATED Daily upon request (summer) Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION 4x4 VanMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rateMAXIMUM 14 persons on tour MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information

centre or free hotel pick-upPRICE ISK 19.500


TOUR DETAILS

WILDERNESS LAVA WALK » The otherworldly scene of Krafla and Gjástykki STM043

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Snack » Warm clothes » Water bottle » Good hiking shoes

NOTE » This tour includes a 3 hour slow walk through rugged terrain

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS Tectonic plate boundaries The untouched volcanic area Gjástykki The volcanic outback by Lake Mývatn Víti explosion crater Earth still in creation

WINTER HIGHLIGHTS Tectonic plate boundaries Snow-shoeing Krafla lava fields Leirhnjúkur volcano Lake Mývatn volcanic outback Víti explosion crater Earth still in creation

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ALLYEAR 4x4 VAN

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1st May - 30th SeptemberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

1st October - 30th AprilMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30


DURATION 5 hours OPERATED Daily upon request (summer) Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION 4x4 VanMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rateMAXIMUM 14 persons on tour MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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1st May - 15th OctoberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30


DURATION 10 hours OPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION 4x4 VanMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 14 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



TOUR DETAILSIn the morning we explore the frozen world of the Ice cave Lofthellir (page 4) and after a short refreshment break at Reykjahlíð village by Lake Mývatn we do a full Wilderness lava walk tour (page 6) in the Gjástykki volcanic area at the heart of Krafla lava fields.

HIGHLIGHTS The untouched volcanic area Gjástykki Tectonic plate boundaries Krafla lava fields Cave Lofthellir Natural ice sculptures The volcanic outback by Lake Mývatn


WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good walking shoes » Warm and waterproof

clothes

» Gloves » Water bottle » Snack

NOTE » This tour is not suitable for young children,

people with claustrophobia or people that are not in reasonable physical condition

» Includes a 3 hour slow walk through rugged terrain » There is ice and water on the floor of the cave and


LAVA WALK & ICE CAVE EXPEDITION » Gjástykki and Lofthellir Cave STM046

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SUMMER4x4 VAN

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16th June–31st OctoberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00


DURATION 11 – 12 hoursOPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Super JeepMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



TOUR DETAILSExperience the barren interior of Iceland, the lunar-like landscape where NASA trained Apollo astronauts and where Icelandic outlaws lived in the Middle Ages. Not to mention the number of trolls, ghosts and other creatures that have haunted travellers in this area for centuries.

The more adventurous people have the opportunity to take walk into the crater and bathe in the crater pond.

On our way back we can enjoy a stop at a Mountain Café in Möðrudalur, the most remote settlement in Iceland.

ASKJA SUPER JEEP » The lunar landscape MST042

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WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING

» Good hiking shoes » Sunglasses » Lunch pack » Warm clothes » Bathing suit and towel » Water bottle

NOTE » During the tour we break for refreshments at

a café, the stop is quite late on the tour. We therefore recommend a pre-packed lunch.

» The tour includes a 2,6 km walk to Víti and Lake Askja

HIGHLIGHTS Herðubreiðarlindir Drekagil gully Askja caldera Víti explosion crater Vatnajökull National Park


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16th June–31st OctoberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00





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2 DAY COMPLETE ASKJA EXCURSION » Overnight in the central highlands of Iceland STM048

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good hiking shoes » Warm clothes » Bathing suit and towel » Water bottle » Sunglasses » Lunch pack for day 1 » Sleeping bag (Can be provided by Saga Travel)

HIGHLIGHTS Askja caldera Víti explosion crater Herðubreiðarlindir Drekagil gully Waterfall Aldeyjarfoss The remote route of Vikraleið The overall highland tranquility Holuhraun Volcano (Erupted in 2015) Vatnajökull National Park

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16th June – 31st OctoberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun8:00 8:00 8:00


DURATION 2 days OPERATED Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Super JeepMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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When others hurry, we relax and travel slowly for 2 days in this most isolated terrain you can find in Iceland. This Super Jeep adventure includes some of Iceland’s most famous highland sites and wilderness with waterfalls, calderas and volcanoes. In this tour we have all the time we need and we will venture deep into the raw, still cooling lava field of Holuhraun from the eruption, winter 2015 .

We stay overnight at a mountain hut or for the more adventurous we offer highland camping. Although we’re in the highlands, we still allow ourselves to enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner, especially selected for each excursion.


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All YearMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

13:00 13:00 13:00


DURATION 5 hoursOPERATED Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturdays Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Mini BusMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 16 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



TOUR DETAILSHere we present to you a bespoke tour to the countryside around Mývatn area, visiting historical points, local church, farms and farm animals. This tour offers a first-hand insight into Icelandic agricultural production systems and the authentic way of living in the rural areas in the Mývatn region.

In this quite so unorthodox visit we will get a glimpse of the authentic Icelandic countryside and the life that is largely based on traditional livestock raising.

We capture the sense of everyday life and experience true Icelandic hospitality.

RURAL MÝVATN CULTURE & FARMS » The traditional Icelandic way of living STM016

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WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING

» Good walking shoes » Warm clothes » Water bottle » Camera

NOTE » In this tour we will visit some stables and people

will come in contact with farm animals

HIGHLIGHTS The Icelandic farm and farm animals Culture and Bird museum History and Sagas from the Lake Mývatn area Small farm church Hidden local treasures


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Meet the locals ...

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ALLYEAR MINI BUS

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All YearMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

13:00 13:00 13:00


DURATION 5 hoursOPERATED Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturdays Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Mini BusMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 16 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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We journey through areas of extreme contrasts: bird life, flora, geothermal activity, geology and saga. The Lake Mývatn area is by many considered the most beautiful and at the same time the most catastrophic place in Iceland.

In summertime we also visit the Mt. Krafla area and Víti explosion crater.

LAKE MÝVATN HIGHLIGHTS » Including a visit to the Bird museum STM028

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good walking shoes » Warm clothes » Water bottle

NOTE » During the tour we break for refreshments

at a local restaurant or café

HIGHLIGHTS Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters Mt. Námafjall Waterfall Goðafoss Dimmuborgir lava formations Hverir mud pools Víti explosion crater & Mt. Krafla volcano

during the summer

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1st May – 31st OctoberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun9:30 9:30 9:30

1st November - 30th AprilMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

10:30 10:30 10:30


DURATION 5 hoursOPERATED Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Mini BusMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 16 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



TOUR DETAILS

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ALLYEAR MINI BUS

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16th June - 30th SeptemberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30


DURATION 9 – 10 hours OPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Mini BusMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 16 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



TOUR DETAILS

It is said that after seeing Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, up close and personal you will never be the same. Dettifoss dominates its surroundings and possess the huge power created by mother nature.

We see the echoing cliffs of Hljóðaklettar in Vesturdalur valley and the imposing horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi, surrounded by precipitous cliffs.

In springtime we stop at Tjörnes peninsula where we will find puffins nesting in the impressive cliffs by the coastline.

DIAMOND CIRCLE CLASSIC » Lake Mývatn, Waterfall Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík STM030

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WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good hiking shoes » Warm clothes » Water bottle » Lunch pack

NOTE » During the tour we break for refreshments at

a café, the stop is quite late on the tour. We therefore recommend a pre-packed lunch

HIGHLIGHTS Waterfall Dettifoss Waterfall Goðafoss Lake Mývatn Mt. Námafjall Húsavík Ásbyrgi canyon Hljóðaklettar Jökulsárgljúfur glacial canyon Puffins in springtime Vatnajökull National Park

THINK BIG


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SUMMERMINI BUS

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16th June - 30th SeptemberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30


DURATION 9 – 10 hours OPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Mini BusMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 16 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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SUMMER

During early summer the midnight sun does not set in North Iceland and therefore we have 24 hours of daylight. In this quite so unorthodox tour we travel when few people are awake, almost no cars on the road, when the nature is surrounded by silence and the midnight sun is at its best on the horizon.

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good hiking shoes » Warm clothes » Water bottle » Refreshments for the whole tour

NOTE » During the tour we travel when all local restaurants and cafés

are closed so make sure to bring all refreshments with you

HIGHLIGHTS Travel when few people are around The midnight sun Puffins in springtime Waterfall Dettifoss Bird watching The North Atlantic coastline Ásbyrgi The Glacial canyon Lake Mývatn Vatnajökull National Park

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1st June - 10th JulyMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00


DURATION 10 – 11 hoursOPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Mini BusMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MAXIMUM 16 persons on tourMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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DIAMOND CIRCLE, PUFFINS & THE MIDNIGHT SUN

» From ten in the evening until eight in the morning STM031

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LOCALTOUR GUIDES

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SUMMERMINI BUS

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16th April - 31st AugustMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00





TOUR DETAILSA relaxed and educating evening locating many of the highlighted birds of Lake Mývatn. The tour gives an overview of the bird life of Mývatn and is meant both for those who are bird watching for the first time as well as experienced birdwatchers.

For the more experienced the guide will advise where to find certain species and help to plan the upcoming days of bird watching.

EVENING BIRD WATCHING » Lake Mývatn area has the most variety of nesting ducks in the world STM007

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Warm clothes » Gloves » Camera with fully charged batteries

HIGHLIGHTS Variety of incredible bird life Local birding spots Tranquil summer evenings


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SUMMER4x4 VAN

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16th April - 31st AugustMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00





TOUR DETAILS

Finding the northern lights picture perfect spot and setting up the camera takes time and requires local knowledge! Patience is the key element and we make sure you get all the time you need for capturing a memory that you will never forget.

We take you away from the light pollution to the urban areas and head out hunting for the northern lights. We travel in very small groups because we like being alone with the stars, the milky way, the northern lights.

NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY » Getting you the perfect picture is our challenge STM009

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Warm clothes » Gloves » Camera with fully charged batteries

NOTE » The northern lights are visible from September through

April but can only be seen on a clear night. We cannot guarantee sightings even if the tour is operated

HIGHLIGHTS The northern lights The best locations for photographing

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1st September - 15th AprilMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00


DURATION 4 hours OPERATED Daily upon request Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION 4x4 VanMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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LOCALTOUR GUIDES

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WINTER 4x4 VAN

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1st June - 30th SeptemberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun9:30 9:30 9:30


DURATION 10 – 11 hours OPERATED Mondays, Wednedays, Fridays Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Super JeepMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



TOUR DETAILSFor the first half we stay off the beaten track and enjoy nature away from everything and everyone. The waterfalls are in some of Iceland’s biggest rivers that are each unique in shape and origin: Glacial rivers, draft rivers and spring rivers. We take our time by each waterfall to inhale the magic, the beauty and the raw power.

Our expert guides help you find the best photographic angles to capture the water where it flows towards the sea.

GREAT ICELANDIC WATERFALLS » Seven waterfalls, including Europe’s most powerful one STM045

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WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Warm clothes » Water bottle » Good hiking shoes



HIGHLIGHTS Dettifoss Goðafoss Aldeyjarfoss Ullarfoss Hafragilsfoss Selfoss Hrafnabjargafossar Vatnajökull National Park

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1st June - 30th SeptemberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun9:30 9:30 9:30


DURATION 10 – 11 hours OPERATED Mondays, Wednedays, Fridays Reservation is necessaryTRANSPORTATION Super JeepMINIMUM 2 adults or minimum rate MEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information



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We take all the time we want and need to fully experience the magic of the great Waterfall Dettifoss. We find the best sight for photographing depending on weather and other conditions during that particular day.

The ground is more or less covered with snow and when needed we use snowshoes to make the walk easier and safe.

WATERFALL DETTIFOSS SUPER JEEP » With snowshoe walking STM044

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good hiking shoes » Warm clothes » Water bottle » Snacks

HIGHLIGHTS Super Jeep driving in snow Waterfall Dettifoss Waterfall Selfoss Snowshoe walking Panoramic view Vatnajökull National Park

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1st May - 15th June (Spring) 1st October - 31st October (Autum) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:30

1st November - 30th AprilMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30





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WINTER SUPER JEEP

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PRIVATETAILOR MADE TRAVEL IS WHAT WE DO BEST

What are your interests?

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We take you on a Super Jeep tour to the amazing Lake Mývatn. This way you experience more freedom and personal service in an area of extreme contrasts: bird life, flora, geothermal activity, geology and saga.

LAKE MÝVATN SUPER JEEP » The exclusive way of exploring STM021

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING » Good walking shoes » Warm clothes



HIGHLIGHTS Waterfall Goðafoss Mt. Námafjall Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters Dimmuborgir lava formations Grjótag já rift Mt. Krafla volcano Víti explosion crater Hverir mud pools

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PRIVATE TOURYOU CHOOSE THE DEPARTURE TIME

DEPARTURE TIME Upon requestDURATION 7 – 8 hours OPERATED Daily upon request TRANSPORTATION Super Jeep Reservation is necessaryMEETING POINT Lake Mývatn information

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Please contact our office for a quote


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OUR BESTSELLING PRIVATE TOUR

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THE ICELANDIC YULE LADS

In all our Lake Mývatn tours during the

advent we take our time to visit the notorious

Yule Lads in Dimmuborgir

Dimmuborgir,

the home

of the Yule Lads

The Yule Lads are the 13 sons of Grýla and Leppalúði, vicious trolls that live near Lake Mývatn. As the Lads grew up they wanted a place of their own and Dimmuborgir was the perfect place for the brothers to settle down.

An old tradition in Iceland is that 13 days prior to Christmas the Yule Lads start coming down from the mountains, one on each night. Children in Iceland place their best shoe on their windowsill before going to bed. Each night a little gift is left in the shoe from the Yule Lad that came down from the mountain that night. If the child has been misbehaving, there might be a raw potato left instead.

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THE ICELANDIC YULE LADS

December 12th

The first one is Stekkjastaur/Sheep-Cote Clod, a very stiff fellow who tries to suck the milk from the farmers ewes.

December 13th

The second is Giljagaur/Gully Gawk, he sneaks into the cowshed and waits for the opportunity to steal milk.

December 14th

Third is Stúfur/Stubby, who as his name implies is on the small side.

December 15th

Fourth is Þvörusleikir/Spoon Licker, who loves to steal the wooden stirring spoon from kitchen.

December 16th Fifth is Pottaskefill/Pot Scraper, he tries to snatch pots that haven’t been washed and loves to lick the scraps from them.

December 17th

Sixth is Askasleikir/Bowl Licker, hiding under beds and if someone leaves his wooden food-bowl he grabs it and licks it clean.

December 18th

Seventh is Hurðaskellir/Door Slammer, an awfully noisy fellow slamming doors and keeping people awake.

December 19th

Eighth is Skyrgámur/Skyr Gobbler, his favourite food is Skyr (milk curd) so he sneaks into the pantry and gobbles up all the Skyr.

December 20th

Ninth is Bjúgnakrækir / Sausage Swiper, he loves sausages of all kinds and steals them whenever he can.

December 21st

Tenth is Gluggagægir/Window Peeper. Not as greedy as his brothers, but very curious and therefore peeping through windows.

December 22nd

Eleventh is Gáttaþefur/Door Sniffer, with a big nose. He loves the smell of cakes and often snatches a cake or two.

December 23rd

On St. Þorlák´s day the twelfth Ketkrókur/Meet Hook arrives. He adores lamb meat and as it is a tradition to cook smoked lamb on this day he might try to steal a leg.

December 24th

The thirteenth is Kertasníkir/Candle Beggar. He loves candles of all colours and might grab one from you.

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The core goal of Saga Travel is to provide exceptional guided experiences that will be fun, exciting and educational.

All our guides are local professionals that are highly qualified and experienced, who know the land like the back of their hand and are storytellers at heart. Aside from providing an excellent service we know that our clients are in very safe hands.

Our office team comes from a variety of backgrounds but all share a passion for Iceland and a commitment to providing you with the best customer service. Most of our office team members are also qualified guides who personally guide many of our tours and are therefore able to offer first-hand expert advice.

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