“The Nutshell” is Mountain Taxi’s signature day trip special and a perennial favorite of our guests. A morning drive from Reykjavik in our Mountain Taxi Super jeep brings us to Kaldidalur or "Cold Valley". On our right lies the western side of the massive, nearly 1.000 square kilometers large Langjökull glacier, resting on a torn and twisted volcanic base. Depending on the time of year, weather, and conditions, your expert driver may use his super jeep's extreme abilities to climb the glacial slopes of Langjökull. An opportunity for cold, personal contact with nature's icy element. We drive from the glacier, through Húsafell to Hraunfossar waterfalls, dropping straight out of lava cliff faces into the glacial river Hvítá. From nature to culture, we visit the historic site of Reykholt, home of Iceland’s legendary chieftain and writer Snorri Sturluson. Here, he wrote some of the greatest Sagas of the Icelanders, brilliant literature also preserving the culture and history of the Viking Age to our day. See Iceland's oldest man-made structure, Snorri Sturluson 13th century hot tub. Nearby is Deildartunguhver, the most productive hot spring in the Northern Hemisphere and a source of much of western Iceland’s heating needs. Our day wraps up in Reykjavik, taking in the scenic and historic Hvalfjörður fjord on the way.

Travel the country at your own pace on a 4x4 Super Jeep that is specially built to handle the rough Icelandic terrain on this guided tour from Reykjavik. Tailor the itinerary to your needs and desires and go wherever you want, when you want within a 12-hour period.  Have the option to go snorkeling in the morning, see the glaciers at midday, and reach the Blue Lagoon by the late afternoon. Take the opportunity to explore a lava tube cave, walk behind a waterfall, and see the magnificent Highlands. Be picked by the spacious all-terrain vehicle in the morning and head off to your desired destination. Ride in the Super Jeep to see more sights than you can reach on a standard bus. Enjoy the peace and quiet of a private transportation service.  Get help crafting the perfect itinerary from your guide, or choose to have your guide create a tour the most popular places. Have the option to pick a trip to unique locations that most visitors will never get to see.

Travel through the famed Golden Circle route on this tour from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park, the Geyser geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and the lake at the Kerid volcanic crater. Uncover the natural beauty of Iceland with some unexpected stops along the way.  Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation and sit back and relax as you take in the stunning serenity of the Icelandic countryside on the the way to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Thingvellir National Park. Discover the historical l importance of this park. After seeing some of the crystal-clear lakes and volcanic terrains in Thingvellir. Continue to the Geyser geothermal Area in the Haukadalur valley to see one of the oldest geysers in the world.  Head to Gullfoss waterfall which flows from Langjökull, the second-largest glacier in the country. Capture pictures of waterfall from a viewpoint before driving to the Kerid volcanic crater lake. Admire the contrast of the blue lake with the dark lava rocks around it.  Take a walk along the crater before returning to your accommodation in Reykjavik.

Start with pickup from Reykjavik and discover the Borgarfjordur region. Travel with your private group, and see the natural and historic landmarks of the region.  First, stop at the Deildartunguhver hot springs. These springs have the highest flow rate in Europe, and the water measures at 97 degrees celcius. Learn how the water is used to heat the nearby towns of Borgarnes and Akranes. Next, visit Reykholt Church which has a history dating back to the 12th century.  Continue the tour by visiting the beautiful Barnafoss and Hraunfossar waterfalls, where water cascades down a former lava flow. Then, admire stunning panoramic views of Langjökull, the second largest glacier in Europe. Discover a variety of rock formations formed by recent volcanic eruptions throughout the tour.

GOLDEN CIRCLE EXPERIENCE | ALL INCLUSIVE PRIVATE ECO-TOUR Discover the most iconic natural and cultural sites of the island with this all inclusive trip to the Golden Circle. Lunch, private transport, and a knowledgeable guide included. Travel at your own pace, take as much time as you wish to really appreciate all the natural beauty this country has to offer. GEOTHERMAL EXHIBITION To begin the tour, you will be picked up in our luxury electric Mercedes vehicle and travel to the geothermal exhibition just out side of the city, included in the tour is an audio guide for ease of exploring the displays. You will learn how the the country produces it 100% renewable energies and how it tackles carbon sequestration. KERIÐ CRATER Next you will travel to Kerid Crater to explore this 6500-year-old volcanic crater in the heart of the Golden Circle. The beautiful crater lake in the centre has been formed by the collapsing of the volcanic chamber, and should not be missed. The contrast of the red volcanic scoria, against the vivid green moss makes for amazing and dramatic pictures. Your guide will explain how the crater was formed along with helping you capture some memories on camera. LUNCH You will continue the journey to Fridheimar Tomato Farm or Farmers Bristo for guided education on how sustainable farming works in Iceland. You will enjoy a tasty tomato or mushroom based menu for lunch, (Included in your experience) before going to the world’s first geyser hot spring that was ever noted in print…and then gave the name to all the rest! GEYSIR Beneath the ground, hot vents superheat the area. Creating a 100ft shooting Geysir will take your breath away as it showers you in warm water. The hot spring erupts every 4 minutes, so you won't need to wait long if you missed it. The area is surrounded by bubbling springs, which you will have the chance to explore with your guide. GULLFOSS Next, you will visit Iceland’s most well-known waterfall, Gullfoss, with a staggering 141 tons of water flowing over its edges per minute – be prepared to get wet! The two tier waterfall flows from the glacier Langjökull running all the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. Your guide will explain how and why it's all happening. LAUGARVATN You will Travel to Laugarvatn to taste the local rye-bread and see first hand where the bread is baked. The sands boil and steam around the lake. Creating a unique place to slowly cook the local bread. We bury the bread mixture in the sands slowly cooking the bread. ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK We will complete our Golden Circle tour with a visit to the stunning Thingvellier National Park, the only UNESCO World Heritage site located directly on the dividing tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia. It is here that the first parliament in history was created, the longest running parliament in history! You can journey along the tectonic plates learning about the history, culture and geology of the area.

Golden Circle Glacier & Northern Lights / Midnights sun First up is Þingvellir National Park, home of Iceland’s ancient parliament. We’ll spend about 20 minutes walking through the park to experience the dramatic mid-Atlantic ridge where the 9000-year-old lava field splits apart. Approaching the home of the great Strokkur geyser in the geothermal area of Haukadalur, you’ll likely be able to see an eruption every 5 to 7 minutes. Spouting boiling hot water into the air at heights of approximately 25 to 30 meters, we’ll stop here to enjoy one of nature’s greatest shows while exploring the colorful hot springs. Next, we’ll be en route to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall: a two-tiered drop into the white Hvita river with its powerful glacial run-off waters. Then we’re northbound at the beginning of the Kjölur interior mountain road, famous for being the second longest route through the Highlands of Iceland. This road has been around since the early Icelandic settlements and is even mentioned in Icelandic sagas. We’ve come to see the second-largest glacier in the country, Langjökull. In the summer, we’ll drive onto the glacier; in the winter, snowmobile activities take place either on or next to the glacier, depending on the conditions. The snowmobile option allows for an extra hour to explore (or longer, if requested). The next stop is dinner in the countryside before heading back to Reykjavík and hunting for northern lights in the winter or enjoying the midnight sun