Private Monster Truck Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik

Big wheels, bigger scenery, and a long day out.

This private Golden Circle tour adds a serious off-road twist to Iceland’s best-known sightseeing route. I like the exclusive vehicle for your own group, and I like the chance to reach rough terrain near Langjökull after seeing Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. The main drawback is the price: at $2,776 per group, it makes the most sense when you can fill the truck with up to 10 people.

The Ford Excursion monster truck is also more comfortable than the name suggests, with leather seats, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, GPS, and fold-down steps. I would still plan for a full day in changing weather, and I would confirm the exact pickup arrangement before booking because the tour information mentions both hotel pickup and a start point at Reykjavík’s BSÍ bus terminal.

Key points at a glance

• 46-inch wheels and highland tracks: The modified Ford Excursion is built for rough ground, not just paved Golden Circle roads.
• Private sightseeing for up to 10 people: Your party controls the pace and can ask about adjusting the route.
• A full Golden Circle day: Thingvellir, the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss, Faxi, and the Langjökull region all fit into one outing.
• Guide Eric earned special praise: One group of eight found him personable, fun, and helpful throughout the day.
• Comfort inside the superjeep: Leather seating, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, GPS, and extra steps make the large vehicle practical as well as flashy.
• Lunch and snowmobiling cost extra: Gullfoss Café is a planned stop, but food and any snowmobile activity on Langjökull are not included.

Why choose a monster truck for the Golden Circle?

Iceland’s Golden Circle is easy to reach by ordinary coach, rental car, or standard day tour. The classic route is paved for much of the way, so the monster truck is not essential for seeing the main sights.

What you are paying for here is privacy, flexibility, and access to rougher ground. After the major stops, the vehicle leaves the usual sightseeing pattern and heads toward the highlands and the glacier area around Langjökull. The enormous 46-inch tires are not just decoration. They are part of the reason this truck can handle tracks and uneven ground that regular tour vehicles cannot.

The private format matters most for families, friends, and groups with a shared plan. You are not waiting for a bus full of strangers, and you have more room to discuss timing with the guide. The supplied information also says the route can be reversed to help avoid crowds, a useful option on a popular circuit.

The tradeoff is cost. The price is $2,776 for the whole vehicle, not per person. With 10 people, that works out to about $278 each. With eight people, it is about $347 per person. For a couple or a small group, the price becomes much harder to justify unless the private vehicle and off-road section are the main reason for booking.

8:30am pickup and the long road ahead

The day begins around 8:30am and lasts roughly eight to nine hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík are offered, which removes the need to arrange a taxi or find a rental car before sunrise.

The listed meeting point is BSÍ Parking in central Reykjavík, and the activity information also says the tour ends back at the meeting point. Since hotel pickup is separately advertised, I would confirm the exact pickup location and return arrangement when booking. That small check avoids an awkward start to an otherwise carefully planned day.

The truck is a six-door Ford Excursion. It has leather seats, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, GPS, a first-aid kit, a trackwell, and other safety equipment. The extra fold-down step should make getting in and out easier, especially for children or anyone who finds a tall 4×4 difficult.

The large vehicle does not turn the day into a luxury lounge. You are still spending hours on Icelandic roads and rough tracks. But the padded seats and roomy cabin should make the driving portions easier than they would be in a smaller, less comfortable off-road vehicle.

The tour operates in all weather, so dress for wind, rain, and cold even if Reykjavík looks mild when you leave. Outdoor stops are the point of the day, and Iceland’s weather can change quickly.

Thingvellir: history beside a moving rift

Thingvellir National Park is the first major stop. This is where Iceland’s parliament was founded more than 1,000 years ago, making the site important both for the country’s political story and its geology.

You can also see the effects of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly pulling apart. The idea sounds abstract until you are standing in a place shaped by that movement. Here, the ground itself helps explain why Iceland has so much volcanic activity.

I like that Thingvellir gives the tour a strong opening. You are not just checking off a famous viewpoint. You are seeing a place tied to Viking-era settlement and the formation of Icelandic society, while also getting a clear look at the forces shaping the island.

Allow yourself time to walk and look around rather than treating this as a quick photo stop. The exact amount of time is not specified, and the private format may give your group more say than a fixed coach itinerary. If weather is poor, the exposed setting can feel cold and wet, so a waterproof outer layer matters.

Strokkur and the hot ground at Haukadalur

Next comes the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur. You will see hot springs, steam vents, and the bubbling, steaming ground that makes this part of Iceland feel almost alive.

The star attraction is Strokkur, one of the country’s most powerful active geysers. It erupts about every five minutes, so you should not need to wait long for a dramatic burst of water and steam. Keep your camera ready, but do not spend the whole stop staring at a screen. The sound and sudden force of the eruption are the real reward.

The area also includes eerie blue algae among its geothermal features. That detail gives you something beyond the standard geyser photograph, though the information provided does not specify how much walking is involved or how long the stop lasts.

As with Thingvellir, the weather can affect your comfort. Steam, wind, rain, and cold can arrive together. Stay on marked paths and follow the guide’s instructions around hot ground.

Gullfoss, the waterfall with real force

Gullfoss is the final major stop on the standard Golden Circle route. It is often called the queen of Icelandic waterfalls, and the description fits its scale. The water drops and tumbles into a deep gorge, creating a powerful scene rather than a delicate trickle.

This is one of the tour’s most predictable highlights, but predictable does not mean ordinary. Gullfoss has the kind of force that makes you stop talking for a moment. Depending on conditions, spray can reach viewing areas, so waterproof clothing is useful here too.

The stop is paired with lunch at Gullfoss Café. Food and drinks are not included, so budget separately for the meal. The café offers local choices such as Icelandic meat soup as well as varied menu options, and its location near the waterfall makes it a sensible pause in the middle of a long day.

I appreciate the timing. By this point, you have already seen the park and geothermal area, and a meal gives you a chance to warm up before the off-road part begins. The drawback is that a café meal can add to an already expensive day, especially for a full group. You might want to ask about current menu prices before ordering.

The Langjökull route is the real reason to book

After lunch, the tour shifts from classic sightseeing to off-road driving. The truck heads toward the highlands, rough terrain, and the glacier area of Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest ice cap at about 953 square kilometers.

This section is what separates the experience from a normal Golden Circle outing. You are not simply riding between attractions on a paved route. You are watching the scenery change from the well-used circuit to open highland ground, with occasional stops to take in the views.

The tour does not include snowmobiling on Langjökull. That is important. You are viewing and approaching the glacier area from the monster truck, not automatically riding a snowmobile across the ice. If snowmobiling is your main goal, you would need to arrange and pay for that separately.

You should also keep expectations realistic about the phrase off road. It promises rough tracks and highland driving, but the supplied details do not specify a particular glacier landing, snow depth, or exact route. Conditions, safety, and access can change throughout the year. The guide decides what is suitable on the day.

One group of eight had a particularly memorable stop on an ice glacier, but I would not treat that exact moment as guaranteed for every departure. The strongest promise is the monster truck ride through rough terrain near the Langjökull region, with stops when conditions allow.

Faxi adds a quieter final waterfall

Faxi is a smaller waterfall than Gullfoss, but that is part of its appeal. After the scale and noise of Gullfoss, Faxi gives you a calmer final stop before the drive back to Reykjavík.

The tour information calls it small and beautiful. That is a useful way to frame it. Do not arrive expecting another Gullfoss. Instead, enjoy Faxi as a gentler closing scene, particularly if you prefer variety rather than one grand attraction after another.

The final drive returns to Reykjavík, with an expected arrival around 5:00pm. The total day is long, but the route has a clear rhythm: historic park, geothermal area, major waterfall, lunch, highland tracks, then a smaller waterfall.

The guide and private format shape the day

A good guide matters more on a private tour because the guide is both driver and host. The supplied feedback gives Eric special credit for making the day fun and informative for a group of eight first-time visitors to Reykjavík.

That kind of personal connection can make a difference. A skilled driver knows how to handle a very large vehicle on Iceland’s highways and in the wilderness, and a strong guide can explain what you are seeing without turning every stop into a lecture.

The private setup also lets you ask for a different pace. You may be able to spend longer at a favorite site or reverse the circle to escape some crowds. That flexibility is valuable, but it is not unlimited. Weather, road conditions, daylight, safety, and the day’s driving distance still control the route.

You are also sharing the whole truck with your own party, up to 10 people. That is ideal for a family reunion, birthday group, or several couples traveling together. It is less attractive if you are hoping to meet new people or if your party is only two or three people and the cost cannot be spread widely.

Is $2,776 good value?

At first glance, $2,776 sounds steep for a day tour. The value becomes clearer when you look at what is included: private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, a six-door Ford Excursion, an experienced driving guide, National Park fees, Wi-Fi, GPS, and the ability to customize the outing.

The vehicle itself is the centerpiece. You are paying for a specialized 4×4, not simply a seat on a standard bus. If the Langjökull route and off-road driving are central to your Iceland plans, the price may be fair for a full group.

Here is the rough per-person cost:

• Two people: about $1,388 each
• Four people: about $694 each
• Eight people: about $347 each
• Ten people: about $278 each

Food, drinks, and snowmobiling are extra. Those costs do not ruin the value, but they should be part of your budget. If you are mainly interested in Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, a standard Golden Circle tour will likely offer better value. If you want a private day with a giant truck and highland access, this experience makes a stronger case.

What to wear and what to plan for

Dress for the outdoors, not for the vehicle. The leather seats and air conditioning make the cabin comfortable, but you will still be stepping out near waterfalls, geothermal ground, and glacier country.

I would bring:

• Waterproof outer clothing
• Warm layers
• Sturdy footwear
• Gloves and a hat in colder months
• A phone or camera with spare battery power

The tour runs in all weather, and the itinerary includes exposed stops. The truck has safety equipment and an extra access step, and most people can participate, but you should consider your own comfort with climbing into a tall vehicle and walking outdoors in poor conditions.

Confirmation is provided when you book. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund, with cut-off times based on local time.

Who should book this superjeep day?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Groups of six to 10 people who can share the cost
• First-time visitors who want the full Golden Circle in one day
• Families or friends who value a private vehicle
• People who specifically want off-road driving near Langjökull
• Visitors who prefer flexibility over a fixed coach schedule
• Anyone excited by the vehicle itself, not just the sightseeing stops

I would think twice if you are a solo visitor, a couple on a tight budget, or someone interested only in the three classic Golden Circle attractions. You may pay for a private monster truck without using its best feature.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want more than the standard Golden Circle loop. The off-road Langjökull section, huge Ford Excursion, private group setting, and possible route changes give the day a stronger sense of adventure than a regular bus outing.

Skip it if the price is your main concern or if you do not care about rough tracks. For a full group, the cost can be reasonable. For two people, it is a luxury purchase.

If you do book, fill as many seats as possible, confirm hotel pickup versus the BSÍ meeting point, and ask what off-road and glacier access conditions are expected for your date. With those details clear, this is a spirited, comfortable way to see Iceland’s classic sights and reach beyond the usual road.

FAQ

How long does the private Golden Circle tour last?

The tour lasts approximately eight to nine hours. Pickup begins around 8:30am, with an expected return to Reykjavík around 5:00pm.

How many people can ride in the monster truck?

A maximum of 10 people can join the tour in one monster truck. The activity is private, so only your own group participates.

What sights are included?

The route includes Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, the Langjökull glacier region, and Faxi waterfall.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík are offered. The listed meeting point is BSÍ Parking, so confirm the exact pickup arrangement when booking.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not included. The itinerary includes a lunch stop at Gullfoss Café, where you can buy options such as Icelandic meat soup.

Is snowmobiling on Langjökull included?

No. Snowmobiling on Langjökull is not included in the tour price.