Arctic Trucks Driving 101

On this half day Arctic Truck tour and we will introduce you to the basic skills and techniques you need to learn to tackle different off-road terrains in Iceland driving a super jeep. With the emphasis, firmly on enjoyment and driving, you will leave with a desire for more adventure!

We start the tour with only 20 minutes’ drive to the Hellisheidi plateau and the geothermal power plant, we will drive through the fun mountain track called the 1000 Rivers Road, crossing several unbridged rivers and through beautiful mountain ranges where we test the skills and limits of the Arctic Truck. The guide teaches all that you need to know to drive and Arctic Truck in the Icelandic highlands – you deflate the tires, might get stuck, use the low range and differential locks and so much more!

We will round up the trip by visiting mount Úlfarsfell, it is a small mountain with a gravel road to the top where you have the best views over Reykjavík city area.

This tour combines the ultimate self drive adventure and beautiful mountains!

Pick up at 09:00 or 13:00 from your hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.

Trip Duration: 4,5-5 hours.

Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, your driver license, good shoes, snacks for the day and your camera.

Meals: No meals are included on this tour.

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Insurances: All drivers need to sign a car rental contract before the trip starts. Self-risk is 3000 EUR. Please read all the details of the contract before starting the trip.

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Prices for the private Arctic Trucks Driving 101 tour.
Self-drive or Driver guided. 

For AT38 Hilux the cost for a vehicle and guide is ISK 95.000.-  max 4 pax per car.
For AT38 Land Cruiser the cost for a vehicle and guide is ISK 100.000.-  max 4 pax per car.
Price per extra vehicle is 55.000 ISK.

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Includes: The Arctic Trucks vehicle and guide/ instructor.

Fuel is not included in the price. 

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Extras:
Extra Driver:                                    Included
Unlimited kilometers:                       Included
Rope, shovel, tow eye, tire gauge:  Included
Winch with remote control:  5.500 ISK
Winch anchor:                     1.500 ISK
GPS:                                    4.000 ISK
Aluminum travelling box:     1.500 ISK
Cooler box:                          1.500 ISK
Hi-lift jack:                            1.500 ISK

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Terms of Payment

Deposit
A deposit of 20% of the tour price is required at the confirmation of a booking if not agreed differently. We recommend at this time all passengers take out comprehensive travel insurance.

Full payment (less deposit) shall reach Arctic Trucks at least 4 weeks prior to arrival of guests. In case of further delay on payments, Arctic Trucks will reserve the right to treat this as a cancellation and withdraw its confirmation of the services.
For group bookings, we require full payment 6 weeks before arrival of the group.

Cancellation policy
Day Trips:
10% of the price of your tour in nonrefundable.
If you cancel with more than seven days’ notice you will be refunded 90% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than seven days before your departure you will be refunded 70% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than two days’ notice (48 hours) no refund will be given.

Multi day trips:
10% of the price of your tour in nonrefundable.
If you cancel with more than four weeks’ notice you will be refunded 90% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than four weeks in advance and you will be refunded 50% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than seven days’ notice no refund will be given.
If you cancel a group booking on multi day tour- final name list needs to arrive 6 weeks before the trip starts. No refund after final name list has been received.

If you have any questions please send us a request to experience@arctictrucks.is or fill out the online contact form.

We get back to you within 24 hours.