Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour – Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfoss
Why we love it?
The Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour offers a unique adventure on Iceland's Langjökull Glacier, departing from the iconic Gullfoss Waterfall. This four-hour experience is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking to explore the stunning glacial landscape in a comfortable and thrilling way. Participants will travel in specially designed monster trucks, allowing for safe access to the glacier's remote areas. Depending on weather conditions, the tour includes activities such as sledding and glacier golf, as well as refreshments featuring traditional Kleinur pastries and hot drinks. With the added experience of wearing crampons for glacier exploration, this tour provides a distinctive way to engage with Iceland's natural beauty.
Inclusions
- Guided a 3-4 hour tour to Langjökull in one of our enormous glacier trucks (tour time includes transfer to and from Gullfoss)
- Sledding and Glacier Golf (depending on the weather conditions)
- Drinks (, hot chocolate, tea)
- Kleinur (Icelandic pastry)
- Crampons
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
Itinerary
Gullfoss Waterfall Meeting Point
Location: Make your way to Road 35 and find the upper parking area of Gullfoss Waterfall. Right there, you'll spot the 'Gullfoss - Panorama Restaurant - Cafe - Shop'. If you happen to park in the lower area, no worries! Just head back to the main road and take a right turn uphill. Here’s a map to help you: [ ]Meeting Time: Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure.
Vehicles to Look for: Our transfer bus is located close to the Sleipnir meeting point sign at the parking lot close to the road of Gullfoss Cafe.
Langjökull Glacier Adventure
Beginning: The transfer to our main base where we keep the trucks is in a Highland bus. Once aboard the Sleipnir Monster Glacier Truck, pick one of the comfortable seats. Our adventure's about to begin!
Stories Along the Way: From start to finish, our guides, reservoirs of glacier knowledge and folklore, will keep you entertained. Their tales are as captivating as the scenery outside.
Traveling to the Glacier: We'll travel along the highland road to Langjökull, the 'Long Glacier'. Every turn reveals a new, beautiful sight. This location was challenging to reach in the past, but with our Monster Glacier Truck, we can get there safely.
Fun on the Glacier: Soak up the atmosphere of the Langjökull Glacier, enjoy the view and play Glacier Golf* and/or sled* down the snowy hill. Remember: you are standing on the second-largest glacier in Iceland!
Refresh & Refuel: After some exploring, there will be time for a little break. You will have a chance to taste the purest water straight from the glacier and enjoy drinks like hot cocoa and tea. At our glacier cafeteria, you'll also have a chance to savor Jökla cream liqueur and sample Kleina, a traditional Icelandic pastry.
Pictures Time: The stunning beauty all around is worth capturing. You'll have a chance to snap some photos to remember these epic moments!
Return to Gullfoss Waterfall
Journey's End: We end right where we began, at Gullfoss Waterfall. Take a deep breath, think about the awesome day, and maybe tell a friend or two about it.
Please Note
- Please note that activities are optional and will be held during stops.
- Booster seats available.
- Minimum age 4 years. Max 2 children per adult
- Tour subject to cancellation due to weather conditions with sometimes short notice. (alternative tours, dates, or full refunds can be offered)
- Tour duration is subject to road and weather conditions. In Spring time, the access to the glacier might be limited due to snow conditions.
- You can carbon-neutral your tour check for option available during checkout
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
