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Jeeptreks into Iceland's highlands - Nothing can equal it

If we suppose that the world was created in 24 hours, then Iceland erupted onto the scene during the last five minutes. And Iceland is still being created: the land is characterized by constant conflicts between fire and ice. The interior highlands are pristine: the air is crystal clear and the water pure and fresh. The horizon appears endless as there are no trees to block the view. Nature�s colors are incredible - black sands, white glaciers, blue-green and black lava, rivers and lakes, heaths and ponds, vegetated fields and valleys, brooks that flow sweetly down vegetated hills, beautiful waterfalls, glaciers and majestic mountains. But above all there is peace and quiet. This is Iceland, nature at its boldest.

Getting to know nature
Foreign travelers wishing to get the most out of their trip need to organize their time well. It is easiest to travel on your own, which means arranging for a good vehicle, preferably a jeep. It is also best to have someone along who is familiar with the territory, which is not always such an easy matter if your idea was to travel by yourself.

This problem has now been solved. The company Icelandic Car Rental has developed a new travel possibility called jeep safaris, or perhaps more appropriately, jeep trekking. A family or group of travel companions rent a jeep together. Then, you join up with other travelers in jeeps and go on a trip that Icelandic Car Rental has organized to pearls of nature in the highlands.

Taking the trip with you is a guide who knows the area well and provides instruction on how to cross unbridged rivers and difficult terrain. This form of travel ensures that travelers receive the best information possible about the area being traversed, as they are in regular radio contact with the guide. In addition, this method is a much safer means of travel, especially when navigating difficult terrain.

Jeep trekking provides travelers with the freedom and pleasure of driving quality vehicles under difficult yet exciting conditions, while at the same time receiving detailed knowledge about the nature and history of the area, and all this with the greatest possible safety. Overnights are spent in tents and mountain huts. There are also opportunities to go on walking tours, climb mountains, bathe in thermal hot springs, and above all become one with a natural environment that is unique in the world today.

Icelandic Car Rental
Icelandic Car Rental offers a choice of fine vehicles that are up to the task of traversing Iceland�s sometimes very difficult terrain. It is also possible to rent camping trailers. The company�s staff are available to help organize your trip in Iceland, and provide professional advice, They organize jeep treks to the highlands and other interesting areas in co-operation with travel groups and tour operators.

Travel agencies and groups are encouraged to contact Icelandic Car Rental for detailed information. Service, knowledge and experience are at the core of Icelandic Car Rental�s expertise, and they have as their guiding principle that a satisfied customer is their best advertisement.

ICELANDIC CAR RENTAL
Bar�nsst�gur 2-4
IS - 101 Reykjav�k
Iceland
Tel: (+354) 545 1300
Fax: (+354) 545 1305
Email: [email protected]
www.carrental.is


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