Golden Circle and Ice Cave Tour from Reykjavik: Monster Truck

Walk into a natural ice cave visited only by your group, then watch Strokkur erupt and Gullfoss roar in one day.

A full-day tour from Reykjavik that pairs a small-group Golden Circle route with a large-group Monster Truck glacier adventure, visiting Þingvellir National Park, Strokkur geyser, a secluded natural ice cave on Langjökull, and Gullfoss waterfall. Hotel pickup begins at 08:30 and the day runs about 11 hours. The glacier portion may shift depending on weather and road conditions. A live English-speaking guide leads the Golden Circle stops. Monster Truck drivers narrate the highland crossing and glacier approach. Crampons are provided for the ice cave walk, which crosses uneven ground and narrow steps at a moderate pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Thingvellir National Park20m
2. Langjökull1h
3. Gullfoss40m

Golden Circle and Ice Cave Adventure

• Drive to Þingvellir National Park
• Explore Strokkur geyser area
• Board Monster Truck at Gullfoss
• Travel Kjölur route to highlands
• Explore natural ice cave
• Visit Gullfoss waterfall
• Return to Reykjavík by minibus

The experience

The day splits into two distinct experiences. You start in a small group exploring the Golden Circle's geological and historical landmarks: Þingvellir's rift valley where tectonic plates meet, Strokkur erupting every 4 to 8 minutes, and the geothermal area's sulfur deposits and iron-rich rocks. A local guide narrates during the drive and lets you explore each stop independently. Then you switch to the Monster Truck, a 530-horsepower vehicle built for glacier terrain, and travel the Kjölur route into Iceland's uninhabited highlands toward Langjökull.

The ice cave is the centerpiece: a natural hollow visited only by your group at the time, with shimmering blue walls and black volcanic ash streaks. You walk across snow and ice wearing crampons, moving at a moderate pace over uneven ground. The Monster Truck's smooth ride across the glacier makes the approach effortless, and the guides share stories of glaciers and Icelandic folklore along the way. After the cave, you drive to Gullfoss, where glacial water plunges into a deep canyon with enough force to create mist and sometimes a rainbow in the spray.

Hotel pickup from Reykjavik starts at 08:30 and can take up to 30 minutes depending on your location. The itinerary may shift due to weather or road conditions, especially the glacier portion. A packed lunch is available at Geysir, though stops there can shorten if conditions tighten. Bring water and snacks. Children from age 4 are welcome, and you'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the cave walk.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Reykjavik starting at 08:30.
• small-group Golden Circle tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• large-group Monster Truck glacier adventure along the Kjölur route.
• entry to the natural ice cave on Langjökull with crampons provided.
• stops at Þingvellir National Park, Strokkur geyser, and Gullfoss waterfall.
• return drive to Reykjavik by minibus.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 15 Apr 2027

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sleipnir Tours Iceland - The biggest glacier truck in the world!

Is this one for you?The small-group Golden Circle portion and large-group Monster Truck glacier section mean you get both intimate stops and a thrilling highland crossing in one day: ideal if you want the Golden Circle's history and geology without sacrificing the ice cave and remote glacier experience.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Þingvellir National Park and why does the tour stop there?

Þingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Iceland's original parliament was founded in 930 AD, set in a dramatic rift valley where tectonic plates meet. The stop lasts 20 to 40 minutes and lets you walk the geology and history independently with your guide available.

How often does Strokkur erupt and how high does it shoot?

Strokkur erupts every 4 to 8 minutes, sending boiling water up to 25 meters into the air. The original Geysir sleeps nearby, and the geothermal area around them is colored by yellow sulfur, red iron-rich rocks, and pale silica deposits.

What is the ice cave like and do I need special equipment to enter?

The ice cave is a natural hollow with shimmering blue hues and black volcanic ash streaks, visited only by your group at the time. Crampons are provided, and the walk crosses uneven ground and narrow steps at a moderate pace. You need to be able to handle that terrain safely.

What happens if weather turns bad during the tour?

The itinerary may be modified due to weather and road conditions, especially the glacier portion and stops at Geysir. The operator reserves the right to adjust the day's route and timing to keep you safe in Iceland's changeable conditions.

Does the tour include meals?

Meals are not included, but a packed lunch is available for purchase at Geysir. Bring water and snacks with you, as stops can shorten depending on conditions.