Adventure

Super jeep vs bus tour

A super jeep takes six to twelve people off the paved road — rivers, F-roads, the Highlands. A bus stays on the tarmac and costs far less. For the Golden Circle or South Coast, a bus or minibus is enough. For Þórsmörk, Landmannalaugar or a glacier edge, only the super jeep gets you there.

The short version

  • A super jeep takes six to twelve people off the paved road — rivers, F-roads, the Highlands.
  • Super jeep is the dearer side: a typical fare of €330 against €154 for Bus or minibus, about 114% more.
  • Cheapest seats we sell: €168 (Super jeep) and €81 (Bus or minibus), per person.
  • 38 bookable tours from 14 operators on one side, 49 from 22 on the other.

Side by side

 Super jeepBus or minibus
Cheapest per person€168€81
Typical (median) per person€330€154
Usual length9 h9.5 h
Tours we sell3849
Operators1422
Days with a departure (next 360)359359

Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical super jeeps tour across the whole catalogue is €339 (range €117–€2569).

Pick Super jeep if…

  • You want to go where the road ends.
  • You are a small group happy to pay for a guide’s full attention.

Pick Bus or minibus if…

  • You are sticking to the main sights.
  • Price matters more than route.

The tours

Super jeep · 38 tours

Arctic Adventures

Landmannalaugar Safari - Super Jeep day tour

from €250 per person4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator

26% below the €339 typical for super jeep tours

from age 8 · pickup included

12 h · from Reykjavík

  • Age 8+
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Embark on an epic Super Jeep journey through volcanic landscapes, colorful craters, and geothermal hot springs in Iceland's wild interior. It's an easy yet unforgettable adventure for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.

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Superjeep.is

DT 12 Superjeep Blue Mountains and Buggy Adventures

from €507 per person4.80· 241 Google reviews of the operator

50% above the €339 typical for super jeep tours

pickup included

8 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 2 days ahead
  • Book the night before

Strap into a two-seat Buggy with your partner and prepare to overcome obstacles in the rugged landscape by the slopes of Esja Mountain; climbing hills, running through river beds and much more.

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Sleipnir Tours

Golden Circle + Monster Truck Glacier Adventure from Reykjavik

from €250 per person4.90· 198 Google reviews of the operator

73% above the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours

pickup included

11 h · from Reykjavík

  • Gear included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

16 April - 31 OCTOBER ☀️ Golden Circle tour with glacier adventure in one day. Visit top sights and ride the Sleipnir Monster Truck on Langjökull Glacier.

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Bus or minibus · 49 tours

BusTravel Iceland

Grand Golden Circle Tour

from €88 per person4.66· 158 reviews of this tour

39% below the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours

First-timers with one day near Reykjavík who want the three…

8 h 30 · from Reykjavík

  • Pickup +fee
  • Wi-fi on board
  • Family friendly

Experience Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið Volcano in one tour

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Questions people ask

Which is better, Super jeep or Bus or minibus?

A super jeep takes six to twelve people off the paved road — rivers, F-roads, the Highlands. A bus stays on the tarmac and costs far less. For the Golden Circle or South Coast, a bus or minibus is enough. For Þórsmörk, Landmannalaugar or a glacier edge, only the super jeep gets you there.

Which is cheaper, Super jeep or Bus or minibus?

Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €330 for Super jeep and €154 for Bus or minibus; the cheapest seats are €168 and €81. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.

Is it cheaper to book direct with the operator?

No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.

  • One checkout, any number of operators

  • Rankings are not for sale

  • 203 operators vetted, and not all of them accepted

  • If it falls short, we fix it

prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026