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Náttúra Yurtel - Unique Accommodation in South Iceland

 Welcome to a new and unique accommodation in South Iceland. Located on a horse farm middle way between Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss waterfall.  Sleep in one of ten authentic Mongolian custom made yurts, build in Mongolia but inspired by Scandinavian design. A great glamping experience - sleeping under canvas with the comfort of private wash facilities and underfloor heating.  
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  • 10 yurts located between Gullfoss and Geysir
  • All with private WC and floor heating. Showers on site
  • Designed in Scandinavian style
  • Two communal yurts / Bar and Breakfast room
  • Open all year
  • View of Langjökull glacier and Geysir hot spring area
  • Family friendly
  • Great for groups and individuals
 


Self Drive Tours with Accommodation in Náttúra Yurtel


Southern Comfort
4 days / 3 nights - All Year  
​The perfect short tour to explore Iceland over a long weekend!

Duration: 4 days 
Region:  South Iceland 
Season:  All year 
Highlights:  Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot spring, Thingvellir National Park, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógarfoss waterfall, Reynisfjara black Beach, Dyrhólaey, Sólheimajökull glacier 
Optional Tours:  Horse riding, Snowmobile, River Rafting, Glacier Walking and more! 
Wellness:   Fontana Spa, Secret Lagoon, local swimmingpool 
Museums:/Experiences:  Lava Centre, Skogar Folk museum, The Lava Show, Thingvellir museum and more!   

Included in the package price: 

  • Rental car for 3 days pick up/drop off at Keflavík International Airport (please note: 24 hour rental) 
  • Insurance:  GP, TP, CDW, SCDW 
  • All taxes 
  • 3 nights in a private yurt at Náttúra Yurtel Camp including breakfast.
  • Detailed itinerary with multiple daily options 
  • 24 hour emergency service 
 Day 1: Welcome to Iceland
Upon arrival pick up your rental car at Keflavík International Airport. Drive via the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula and Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, to your cozy accommodation at the Yurtel Náttúra.
(Driving time without stops: 2,5 hours, 150 km)
 
Day 2:  Southshore
Time to explore the beautiful South Shore of Iceland with numerous waterfalls, glaciers, turf houses and black lava beaches!
(Driving time Yurtel Náttúra – Vík í Mýrdal and back without stops: 5 hours, 320 km)
 
Day 3:  Gullfoss – Geysir – Thingvellir National Park
Have you heard about the Golden Circle? You are right in the heart of it and can enjoy the erupting geysers and beautiful waterfall Gullfoss close by! Take a walk in between the continents and visit the historical sites at Thingvellir National Park. In the evening you might consider a riding tour right from the Yurtel (summer only)?
(Driving time Yurtel Náttúra – Thingvellir National Park via Geysir and back without stops: 2 hours, 130 km/Driving time Yurtel Náttúra – Gullfoss Waterfall and back without stops: 20 minutes, 14 km).
 
Day 4:  Back to Keflavik airport 
Check out at the Yurtel and drive back to Keflavík Airport in time for your flight. Please note that recommended check-in is 2,5 hours prior to departure and you will need to allow some time for returning the rental car. 
(Driving time without stops: 2,5 hours, 150 km) 

Book this tour 

Prices in ISK per person.  Please contact us if more than 2 persons are sharing car/yurt.  Max 4 persons per yurt 
Car Category
Number of persons
Winter Season 
Jan - Apr & Oct - Dec
Shoulder Season
May & Sep
​Summer Season
Jun - Aug
Toyota Yaris or similar 
2
59.300.- 
67.800.- 
91.700.- 
Kia Sorrento  or similar
2
66.100.- 
76.500.-  
105.700.-
Dacia Duster or similar
2
72.300.- 
82.700.-  
116.300.- 
Toyota Land Cruiser or similar
2
89.800.- 
102.900.-  
146.100.- 

Southern Delight
5 days / 4 nights - All Year  
3 nights in Yurts and one night in Reykjavik to explore the Capital 

Duration: 5 days 
Region:  South Iceland 
Season:  All year 
Highlights:  Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot spring, Thingvellir National Park, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógarfoss waterfall, Reynisfjara black Beach, Dyrhólaey, Sólheimajökull glacier, Reykjavik the Capital
Optional Tours:  Horse riding, Snowmobile, River Rafting, Glacier Walking, Whale Watching, Fly over Iceland and more! 
Wellness:   Fontana Spa, Secret Lagoon, local swimmingpools 
Museums:/Experiences:  Lava Centre, Skogar Folk museum, The Lava Show, Thingvellir museum and more!   

Included in the package price 

  • Rental car for 4 days pick up/drop off at Keflavík International Airport (please note: 24 hour rental, extra days can be booked for an extra fee if needed depending on arrival/departure times)
  • 3 nights in a private yurt (min. 2/max 3 guests per yurt) at Náttúra Yurtel Camp including breakfast.
  • 1 night in a double/twin room with private facilities including breakfast in middle class hotel in Reykjavík.
  • Detailed itinerary and 24 hour emergency service 

Book here 

Day 1: Welcome to Iceland
Upon arrival pick up your rental car at Keflavík International Airport. Drive via the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula to your cozy accommodation at the Yurtel Náttúra. (Driving time without stops: 2,5 hours, 150 km)
 
Day 2:  Southshore
Time to explore the beautiful South Shore of Iceland with numerous waterfalls, glaciers, turf houses and black lava beaches!
(Driving time Yurtel Náttúra – Vík í Mýrdal and back without stops: 5 hours, 320 km)
 
Day 3:  Gullfoss – Geysir – Optional activity in the evening
Have you heard about the Golden Circle? You are right in the heart of it and can enjoy the erupting geysers and beautiful waterfall Gullfoss close by! In the afternoon you might consider a riding tour right from the Yurtel or joining a river rafting or a jet boat tour from the Rafting Base camp nearby (summer only)? (Driving time Yurtel Náttúra – Gullfoss Waterfall and back without stops: 20 minutes, 14 km/The Geysers at Haukadalur Geothermal field are very close to the Yurtel, driving time just a 2 minutes drive!)  
 
Day 4: Thingvellir National Park and  Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland
Check out at the Yurtel after breakfast and drive via Thingvellir National Park to Reykjavík, the vibrant capital of Iceland. Enjoy the Old Harbour with its old houses and landing pier where Whale and Puffin Watching boats set out. You might want to join a Reykjavík Food Walk or take off for a thrilling short „flyovericeland“ adventure. There is so much on offer from the Aurora Show at the Perlan Planetarium to the educational Whales of Iceland Exhibition. In the evening enjoy a true Icelandic meal in one of Iceland´s finest restaurants! Overnight in middle class hotel in Reykjavík. (Driving time without stops: 2 hours, 110 km)
 
Day 5:  To Keflavik airport 
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Check out at the hotel and drive back to Keflavík Airport in time for your flight. Please note that recommended check-in is 2,5 hours prior to departure and you will need to allow some time for returning the rental car.  (Driving time without stops: 1 hour, 50 km, please allow for more time during rush hour)
Prices in ISK per person.  Please contact us if more than 2 persons are sharing car/yurt.  Max 4 persons per yurt ​
​Car Category
Number of persons
Winter Season 
Jan - Apr & Oct - Dec
Shoulder Season
May & Sep 
Summer Season
​Jun - Aug
Toyota Yaris or similar
2
75.100.- 
84.300.-  
116.300.-
Kia Sorrento  or similar
2
84.100.- 
95.900.- 
134.900.- 
Dacia Duster or similar
2
92.500.- 
104.200.- 
149.100.- 
Toyota Land Cruiser or similar
2
​115.800.- 
131.200.- 
188.800.-  

Southern Adventure
6 days / 5 nights - June to August 
The ultimate adventure tour to Southern Highlands in 4x4 car

Duration: 6 days 
Region:  South Iceland 
Season:  June - August only 
Highlights:  Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot spring, Thingvellir National Park, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógarfoss waterfall, Reynisfjara black Beach, Dyrhólaey, Sólheimajökull glacier, Reykjavik the Capital, Kerlingafjöll highland resort,  Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve, Þjórsárdalur valley, Hjálparfoss waterfall
Optional Tours:  Horse riding, Snowmobile, River Rafting, Glacier Walking, Whale Watching, Fly over Iceland and more! 
Wellness:   Fontana Spa, Secret Lagoon, natural bathing in Kerlingafjöll and Landmannalaugar  
Museums:/Experiences:  Lava Centre, Skogar Folk museum, The Lava Show, Thingvellir museum and more!   

Included in the package price

  • Rental car for 5 days pick up/drop off at Keflavík International Airport (please note: 24 hour rental, extra days can be booked for an extra fee if needed depending on arrival/departure times)
  • 5 nights in a private yurt (min. 2/max 3 guests per yurt) at Náttúra Yurtel Camp including breakfast.
  • GPS Virtual Guide
  • Detailed itinerary and 24 hour emergency service 

Book here

Day 1: Welcome to Iceland – Reykjavík
Upon arrival pick up your rental car at Keflavík International Airport. Drive via the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula and Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland to your cozy accommodation at the Yurtel Náttúra. (Driving time without stops: 2,5 hours, 150 km)
 
Day 2:  Southshore
Time to explore the beautiful South Shore of Iceland with numerous waterfalls, glaciers, turf houses and black lava beaches!
(Driving time Yurtel Náttúra – Vík í Mýrdal and back without stops: 5 hours, 320 km)
 
Day 3:  Gullfoss – Kerlingarfjöll Highland Resort
Today you will be visiting Gullfoss Waterfall on your way to the breathtaking nature in Kerlingarfjöll Highland Resort. Driving on remote gravel tracks and crossing small rivers you will get a wonderful view of Langjökull glacier and the wide open landscape of the highland. At the geothermal Kerlingarfjöll Resort you can even walk to a natural bathing hot spring! (Driving time Yurtel Náttúra to Kerlingarfjöll Highland Resort via Gullfoss and back without stops: 4 to 5 hours depending on road conditions, 160 km)
 
Day 4: Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve or down time for optional tours
Choose today between another day of action filled highland adventures by driving to Landmannalaugar, another geothermal Nature Reserve with colourful Rhyolite mountains and a hot bathing river or use the day for individual hiking and/or joining activities such as horse back riding, river rafting or a jet boat tour on glacial river Hvítá! (Driving time Yurtel Náttúra to Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve and back without stops: 5 to 6 hours depending on road conditions, 300 km)
 
Day 5: Geysir Hot Spring – Thingvellir National Park - Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland
Drive via close by erupting geyser Strokkur and Thingvellir National Park to Reykjavík, the vibrant capital of Iceland. Enjoy the Old Harbour with its old houses and landing pier where Whale and Puffin Watching boats set out. You might want to join a Reykjavík Food Walk or take off for a thrilling short „flyovericeland“ adventure. There is so much on offer from the Aurora Show at the Perlan Planetarium to the educational Whales of Iceland Exhibition. (Driving time Yrtel Náttúra to Reykjavík via Thingvellir National Park and back without stops: 3,5 to 4 hours, 230 km)
 
Day 6 :  To Keflavik airport
Check out at the Yurtel and drive back to Keflavík Airport in time for your flight. Please note that recommended check-in is 2,5 hours prior to departure and you will need to allow some time for returning the rental car.  (Driving time without stops: 2,5 hours, 150 km)
Prices in ISK per person.  Please contact us if more than 2 persons are sharing car/yurt.  Max 4 persons per yurt ​
Car Category
Number of persons
Summer Season
June 15  - August  31
Suzuki Vitara or similar
2
182.300.-
Kia Sorrento  or similar
2
205.500.- 
Toyota Land Cruiser or similar
2
230.700.- 

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