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Giljafoss is a waterfall on the Reykjadalsá river in West Iceland.
Giljafoss is a waterfall located high up on the Reykjadalsá river and is visible from afar across Reykholtsdalur valley. It is possible to walk behind Giljafoss, allowing one to pass under the river with dry feet. The Reykjadalsá can be crossed by a bridge into the southern part of the valley, or one can continue further up the valley.
Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
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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.
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Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Giljafoss
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A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Swimming_pool hot spring
Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974
Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago. History right…
Campsites
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West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA
Icelandic WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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