Landmannalaugar tour to one of the hidden gems in the Icelandic highlands
Take this tour to Landmannalaugar, the southern Icelandic Plateau region, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. Landmannalaugar is famous for the rhyolite mountains that appeared during the Ice Age and are colored in shades of brown, pink, green, blue, and golden yellow. Landmannalaugar is also home to popular hiking trails and natural thermal baths. The tour suits outdoor enthusiasts and adventure lovers and will be on an SUV.
Highlights
- A perfect introduction for the first-time visitor
- Visit remote destinations in the Highlands region
- Explore Iceland with your private guide
Visited Places
- Thjorsadalur Valley
- Hjalparfoss and Sigoldufoss waterfalls
- Frostastadavatn Lake
- Landmannalaugar (short hike and hot springs)
- Hekla Volcano
- Domadalur Valley
| Travel Style | Private Day Tour |
| Availability | Mid. June – August, Daily |
| Group Size | Up to 4 people |
| Tour Duration | 10 hours. Travel distance is 380 km/240 miles |
| Departure Time | 8:30 AM (or 9:00) |
| Transportation | SUV |
- Pickup and drop off in Reykjavik
- Driver/guide services during the trip
- Private transportation for your group
- Food and drinks
Additional pickup details
We will pick you up from your Reykjavik accommodation or the cruise ship terminal. Pickup and drop-off outside the capital are possible for an additional fee. Upon request, we can change the pickup time to a convenient time.
To know before booking
- Most travelers can participate.
- Infant seats are available.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts.
- If the operator cancels the tour due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Tour Pricing
Tour availability and price depend on your group size, as the booking form below indicates.
If you have any questions about the tour and want to book your trip and pay later, please send us your request.
Reserve Now & Pay LaterWe start our journey from Reykjavik and drive through the Hellisheidi mountain pass, crossing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. We shall go through the Fjorsardalur valley along the Fjorsa River in Iceland’s southern highlands, with many beautiful sights. Fjorsardalur is within line of view of the infamous volcano Hekla.
Our first stop will be at Hjalparfoss, the pair of waterfalls formed where the Fossa and Fjorsa rivers meet and fall at an angle of forty-five degrees to each other, their cascades merging into a serene pool.
We shall make another stop near the mountainous area of the Sigoldufoss waterfall, which was transformed during the construction of the hydroelectric power station. It has been part of the Tungna glacial river for centuries or more. When the power plant was built, the glacial water was redirected into a tunnel to turn the turbines. On the waterfall site, only a small river with beautiful green-blue water flows now.
Next, we drive along a gravel road and stop at Frostastadavatn Lake, with a breathtaking landscape of colorful rhyolite mountains and black lava fields. The lake is located 573 meters above sea level. Like other lakes, it is rich in trout and, therefore, famous for anglers and travelers.
Our leading destination of the day is Landmannalaugar, where the Laugavegur and many other famous routes lie, including the path to the mighty Brennisteinsalda mountain. Visitors can also follow the Blauhnukkur volcano trail, which offers stunning views of five glaciers on clear days.
For tourists in Landmannalaugar, six tourist routes are marked. To more or less get acquainted with lava fields and formations and see colored mountains, we recommend walking along Path 1 (4 km, 1.5-2 hours) along with the Laugaraun lava field, the Brennisteinsalda, and Graenagil or along Path 2 ( 5.7 km. 2.5-3.5 hours) together with the Blauhnukkur volcano. And, of course, we plan to relax and bask in the natural hot springs near the campsite.
On the way back, we will take the road through the Domadalur valley and approach Hekla, Iceland’s most active volcano. This volcano has inspired many myths and legends and created more lava fields than elsewhere. The last eruption of Hekla was in 2000, and, fortunately, now the volcano remains inactive, but scientists regularly monitor its volcanic activity.
Then, we return to Ring Road and drive back to Reykjavik.
Please note: the itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and road conditions.
We assume that you may have questions while preparing for your trip. We would like to answer some of them in advance to provide you with complete information about our tours and make them as comfortable as possible. Below you can find the most frequently asked questions.
Payments for day tours are collected online while booking. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. If you have any problems with using American Express, please contact us. If another way of payment is preferable, please contact us through e-mail at info@topicelandtours.com.
Pick-up is included in the tour price and arranged from your lodging places or designated bus stops in Reykjavik. Please be ready outside the hotel or in a lobby at the pick-up time mentioned in the tour description. Please contact us, if you like to change a place or time for pick-up.
If your group is larger than 5 people and a minibus used for tour transportation, we have limited possibility for pickups in downtown Reykjavík due to driving/parking restrictions in the area. Then, we shall pick you up from designated bus stops or ask to meet a driver-guide at a nearby location, where we can pick you up. You can also preliminary e-mail us at info@topicelandtours.com, and we‘ll figure out the best pick up location.
Drop-offs are provided at the same place as pick-up unless otherwise arranged with the driver/guides.
We arrange refreshment stops at cafés or restaurants on every day tour, where you can purchase your lunch and snacks. Therefore, you are not required to bring your food for the tour, however, if you prefer to bring some snacks or drinks, that is accepted. Please note that food and beverages are not included in the tour price.
Nearly all restaurants in Iceland offer some vegetarian food. There is no problem with purchasing vegetarian meals on tours.
The bathrooms are available at visitor centers at many stops on popular routes such as Golden Circle and South Coast. Some bathroom stops are available on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour. Your driver-guide will inform you about available places for bathroom stops on the route.
Flexible Policy for Cancellations and Refunds
All Top-Iceland day tours are fully refundable, up to the day of tour delivery. You will receive a full refund of the tour price:
- If you cancel a booking before the start of the tour for any reason. Please note you will not receive any refund if you do not cancel the tour and do not show. Also, timing is calculated following the time zone of the tour;
- If Top-Iceland cancels the tour;
- If You cannot take the tour because of an unforeseeable event that is out of your control (“Unforeseeable Events”).
Refunds will be sent back to the original payment method used in making the booking. Depending on the bank’s processing time, it can take 7 business days for the refunds to reflect in your bank account or card balance.
All cancellations must be initiated by contacting Top-Iceland via:
- Emailing info@topicelandtours.com
- Sending a Message through the website topicelandtours.com
- Telephone: +354 626 9000
Top-Iceland is not responsible for any incidental expenses you and/or any other participant may have directly or indirectly incurred as a result of the booking of a tour. These expenses include but are not limited to, the cost of visas, accommodation, vehicle rental, vaccinations, flights, and/or loss of enjoyment.
In any cancellation event, you may also choose to reschedule the tour, or take a credit towards a future booking, instead of receiving a refund. You can find more details for cancellation policies on the page Terms & Conditions
Please contact us if you have any questions about our cancellation policy.
Solid, warm & waterproof shoes, as well as warm rain & windproof outdoor clothing, is recommended for all the tours. (Please see the question below about weather and temperature).
Here below, a table with average temperatures, precipitation, and daylights by months in Iceland:
| Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Avg. Rainfall | Avg. Sunlight |
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4 inches | 5 hours |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 inches | 8 hours |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 inches | 12 hours |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 inches | 16 hours |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 inches | 18 hours |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 inches | 21 hours |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 inches | 19 hours |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 inches | 16 hours |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 inches | 13 hours |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 inches | 9 hours |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.2 inches | 6 hours |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 inches | 4 hours |
Please remember, that weather in Iceland changes rapidly and you cannot count on long-term forecasts. Two most reliable sources of the weather forecast: https://www.vedur.is/ and https://www.yr.no/
Fortunately not, even on the shortest days of the year, there are several hours of daylight every day – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. If you wish to check a specific time of a year we recommend to use https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/iceland/reykjavik
In general – the earlier, the better. Consider the fact that most of our tours are privately guided, and therefore an availability on certain dates might be limited.
Tipping in Iceland is not required but always appreciated.
Yes, it is requested by Icelandic law to have child seats/boosters. Some families are already traveling on their own, but if you would like us to provide child seats and/or boosters on the tour, please send us an e-mail.
