Landmannalaugar & Valley of Tears 4x4 Tour
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Description
The route into Fjallabak moves through increasingly dramatic volcanic country before arriving at Landmannalaugar, where colourful rhyolite mountains rise beside the black Laugahraun lava field.
A guided walk reveals the extraordinary palette at close range, followed by the option of a relaxing soak in warm natural water. Sigöldugljúfur then introduces delicate waterfalls, vivid blue streams and soft green vegetation within a dark lava canyon.
It is a beautifully balanced highland adventure, active enough to feel rewarding and varied enough to keep revealing new scenery all day.
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.
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. 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 hike
Painted ridges and lava formations
Walk beside black obsidian lava and across colourful rhyolite terrain, with an inviting route selected to make the most of the group, timing and conditions. 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.
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.
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. The stop gives you time to enjoy the colours, scale and striking contrasts that make the Icelandic highlands so memorable.
What is included
- Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
- 4x4 highland transport
- Professional guide
- Guided Landmannalaugar walk
- Scheduled scenic 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
- Landmannalaugar hike
- Natural geothermal bathing
- Sigöldugljúfur Valley of Tears
- Hnausapollur
- Hjálparfoss
Landmannalaugar & Valley of Tears 4x4 Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
Most Landmannalaugar itineraries allow time for the natural geothermal pool when access and conditions permit, so bring swimwear and a towel.