Markarfljótsgljúfur
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Markarfljótsgljúfur
About
A point of interest in South Coast.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Drive: Good·
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Blue hour—Cars & campers
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Markarfljótsgljúfur
Small groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hoursPickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobileVehicleSuper JeepPhotos & videos
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Geothermal spot. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.
Wild hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Check conditions before going.
Hot spring in South Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.3 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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