Description
Designed for travellers who want the fullest possible Landmannalaugar day, this route links an exceptional collection of waterfalls, craters and highland viewpoints before reaching the Rainbow Mountains.
Háifoss, Hjálparfoss and Sigöldufoss each reveal a different meeting of water and lava. Hnausapollur and Sigöldugljúfur add brilliant blue colour before the route arrives among the rhyolite ridges of Landmannalaugar.
A moderate hike and a natural hot-spring bath complete an immersive fourteen-hour experience in the Icelandic interior.
Itinerary
Reykjavík pickup
Highland journey begins
Leave the capital from the pickup point shown on your voucher and watch settled farmland give way to lava, broad valleys and the increasingly wild horizons of Iceland’s southern interior. The stop gives you time to enjoy the colours, scale and striking contrasts that make the Icelandic highlands so memorable.
Hjálparfoss
Twin waterfall in a lava valley
See two graceful streams meet in a broad pool framed by basalt and soft vegetation, a beautiful oasis close to the meeting point of the Þjórsá and Fossá rivers. The stop gives you time to enjoy the colours, scale and striking contrasts that make the Icelandic highlands so memorable.
Háifoss and Granni
A pair of towering waterfalls
Stand above a magnificent gorge where Háifoss plunges beside the slender Granni, with Mount Hekla and the immense southern highlands creating an unforgettable backdrop. There is time to absorb the scenery before the route continues through another dramatic chapter of Iceland’s volcanic interior.
Sigöldufoss
Bright water in volcanic country
Enjoy a beautiful highland waterfall surrounded by dark lava and fresh vegetation, a vivid scenic pause along the route deeper into the interior. There is time to absorb the scenery before the route continues through another dramatic chapter of Iceland’s volcanic interior.
Hnausapollur
Blue lake in a rust-red crater
Look into a vivid crater where deep blue water, iron-rich slopes and surrounding lava create one of the most colourful volcanic panoramas along the highland route. The stop gives you time to enjoy the colours, scale and striking contrasts that make the Icelandic highlands so memorable.
Sigöldugljúfur
The Valley of Tears
Discover an enchanting canyon where spring-fed blue streams and numerous delicate waterfalls weave through dark lava, green moss and vivid highland vegetation. The stop gives you time to enjoy the colours, scale and striking contrasts that make the Icelandic highlands so memorable.
Landmannalaugar hike
Approximately five kilometres of colour
Walk a moderate route through rhyolite mountains, lava and geothermal terrain, experiencing the distinctive colours and textures of Fjallabak at close range. Your guide adds local context while the wide views and changing light turn the landscape into one of the day’s strongest photographic moments.
Landmannalaugar
Rhyolite mountains and warm water
Arrive among painted mountains, black obsidian lava and steaming ground, then explore on foot and enjoy the beautiful contrast of a natural geothermal pool when conditions allow. Your guide adds local context while the wide views and changing light turn the landscape into one of the day’s strongest photographic moments.
Scenic return
From the highlands back to the lowlands
Relax after the adventure as the route leaves the remote interior and follows a final sequence of lava fields, mountain views and changing Icelandic light towards the confirmed drop-off point. There is time to absorb the scenery before the route continues through another dramatic chapter of Iceland’s volcanic interior.
What is included
- Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
- 4x4 minibus transport
- Professional guide
- Guided moderate hike
- Scheduled highland sightseeing stops
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof and windproof outerwear
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Food, snacks and water
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Pick-up: Use the exact Reykjavík pickup point and departure time shown on your voucher.
- The exact route and order of stops follow current highland-road, river and weather conditions.
- Food and drinks are not included unless clearly shown otherwise during booking.
- Natural-pool access depends on current local conditions; bring swimwear and a towel if you would like to bathe.
Highlights
- Háifoss and Granni
- Hjálparfoss and Sigöldufoss
- Hnausapollur
- Sigöldugljúfur Valley of Tears
- Landmannalaugar hike and hot spring
Landmannalaugar Hot Springs 4x4 Minibus Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for an approximately 5 km moderate walk on natural highland terrain; the guide may adapt the route to conditions and the group.
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