Landmannalaugar
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Description
Landmannalaugar is focused on one of the biggest reasons travellers choose Landmannalaugar: colorful mountains, geothermal steam and the chance to enjoy the natural hot spring area.
This is the kind of highland tour where the scenery and the pacing both matter. Rhyolite slopes, lava fields and walking trails give the day energy, while the natural pool adds a slower, more memorable reward.
The itinerary is built around Landmannalaugar, Þjórsárdalur, Hjálparfoss, Hnausapollur and Frostastaðavatn, giving the tour a clear route story rather than a generic highland description.
Itinerary
Landmannalaugar
Rhyolite mountains and natural pool
Landmannalaugar is the heart of the day: colorful rhyolite mountains, geothermal steam, lava fields and a natural geothermal bathing pool. Bring swimwear and a towel if the tour allows bathing time.
Þjórsárdalur
Waterfall valley
Þjórsárdalur is a scenic valley shaped by rivers, lava and the shadow of Hekla. It is often the gateway to waterfall stops such as Hjálparfoss, Háifoss or Gjáin before the route continues into the highlands.
Hjálparfoss
Twin waterfall
A beautiful two-step waterfall where water drops between basalt formations in Þjórsárdalur. It is an easy and rewarding waterfall stop before the landscapes become wilder and more highland in character.
Hnausapollur
Blue crater lake
Hnausapollur, also known as Bláhylur, is a deep blue crater lake surrounded by red and dark volcanic slopes. It gives the route a vivid geology moment and a memorable viewpoint.
Frostastaðavatn
Highland lake
Frostastaðavatn is a striking lake framed by rhyolite mountains and lava fields. The still water and colorful volcanic surroundings make it one of the strongest photo stops near Landmannalaugar.
Ljótipollur
Red crater lake
Ljótipollur means Ugly Puddle, but the view is anything but ugly. The red crater walls and blue water create one of the most colorful volcanic lake stops in the Fjallabak area.
Háifoss
122-meter canyon waterfall
Háifoss is one of Iceland's tallest waterfalls, dropping about 122 meters into a deep canyon. Together with nearby Granni, it gives any Landmannalaugar route a powerful waterfall and photography highlight.
Choose this tour if you want the Landmannalaugar experience to feel clear before you book: what you see, why it matters and how the route fits together.
What is included
- Complimentary pick up and drop off, round trip transportation, professional guidance, hot drinks and wifi on board
- Time near the Landmannalaugar natural pool when available
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof outerwear
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Camera or phone
- Swimwear and towel for the natural pool
Good to know
- Landmannalaugar is a remote highland area, so bring lunch, snacks and water.
- Highland routes can involve rough mountain roads and longer driving distances.
- If bathing is part of your plan, bring your own swimwear and towel.
Meeting point: No pick-up place selected.
Highlights
- Landmannalaugar
- Þjórsárdalur
- Hjálparfoss
- Hnausapollur
- Frostastaðavatn
- Ljótipollur
- Natural geothermal bathing area
Landmannalaugar - Frequently Asked Questions
When listed in the route, Háifoss is one of the strongest waterfall highlights. It is a deep canyon waterfall and a major contrast to Landmannalaugar's geothermal scenery.
Háifoss is about 122 meters high, making it one of Iceland's tallest waterfalls.
Yes, if the tour includes time at the natural pool. Bring swimwear and a towel because the bathing area is rustic and outdoors.
The area has geothermal activity, steaming ground and a natural bathing pool surrounded by colorful mountains and lava fields.
The route can include Landmannalaugar, Þjórsárdalur, Hjálparfoss, Hnausapollur, Frostastaðavatn, Ljótipollur, depending on the exact tour and conditions.
Wear warm layers, waterproof outerwear and sturdy shoes. The Highlands can feel much cooler than Reykjavik, even in summer.
Yes. The area is one of Iceland's most distinctive highland regions, with colors, lava, geothermal steam and views that are hard to find anywhere else.