Description
A buggy brings you closer to the texture and scale of the highlands than an ordinary sightseeing vehicle. From Hrauneyjar, the route heads into Fjallabak through river valleys, black sand and mountain terrain beneath immense open skies.
The journey explores the wider Landmannalaugar region, with views towards colourful mountains, Mælifell and the volcanic landscapes around Eldgjá when the selected route and conditions allow.
It is an active, high-energy way to experience the interior, combining the freedom of driving with professional guidance and some of Iceland’s most cinematic terrain.
Itinerary
Hrauneyjar
Highland briefing and buggy preparation
Meet at the highland base, receive the necessary equipment and learn how to handle the buggy before setting out with the guide into the open volcanic interior. The stop gives you time to enjoy the colours, scale and striking contrasts that make the Icelandic highlands so memorable.
Fjallabak tracks
Black sand and mountain roads
Follow rugged tracks through broad valleys and striking volcanic terrain where the vehicle, changing surface and enormous views make the journey part of the adventure. There is time to absorb the scenery before the route continues through another dramatic chapter of Iceland’s volcanic interior.
Landmannalaugar region
Painted mountains and geothermal landscapes
Explore the wider realm of Landmannalaugar, where rhyolite ridges, lava and geothermal colour create a spectacular destination in the heart of South Iceland. Your guide adds local context while the wide views and changing light turn the landscape into one of the day’s strongest photographic moments.
Mælifell and Eldgjá country
Icons of the remote interior
When route and conditions allow, experience views towards the green cone of Mælifell and landscapes shaped by the great Eldgjá fissure eruption. Your guide adds local context while the wide views and changing light turn the landscape into one of the day’s strongest photographic moments.
Return to Hrauneyjar
Final highland ride
Enjoy a last exhilarating stretch across the interior before returning to the base with dust, colour and immense volcanic scenery filling the memories of the day. The stop gives you time to enjoy the colours, scale and striking contrasts that make the Icelandic highlands so memorable.
What is included
- Guided buggy expedition
- Safety briefing
- Helmet and protective equipment
- Highland route and selected viewpoints
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof outerwear
- Sturdy closed footwear
- Food, snacks and water
- Valid driving licence for drivers
Good to know
Meeting point: Hrauneyjar Highland Center. Follow the exact check-in time on your voucher.
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- Drivers must bring a valid driving licence and meet the booking requirements.
- The selected route follows weather, river and track conditions.
- A minimum age of 12 applies.
Highlights
- Full-day buggy driving
- Fjallabak Nature Reserve
- Landmannalaugar region
- Mælifell and Eldgjá landscapes
- Remote highland tracks
Landmannalaugar Full-Day Buggy Adventure – Frequently Asked Questions
Guests who meet the current driver requirements and bring a valid driving licence can drive; passenger options follow the booking configuration.
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