Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Tour
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Description
Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Tour brings together two of South Iceland's strongest highland themes: Landmannalaugar's colorful rhyolite mountains and the volcanic presence of Hekla. Hekla rises about 1,491 meters and has shaped the surrounding lava and ash landscapes for centuries.
The appeal is contrast. Hekla gives the darker volcanic story, crater lakes and rougher highland roads, while Landmannalaugar adds geothermal steam, lava fields, bright mountain colors and the possibility of bathing in the natural pool.
The itinerary is built around Hekla, Frostastaðavatn, Ljótipollur, Hjálparfoss and Landmannalaugar, giving the tour a clear route story rather than a generic highland description.
Itinerary
Hekla
Famous Icelandic volcano
Hekla is one of Iceland's best-known volcanoes, rising about 1,491 meters above South Iceland. Its lava, ash and surrounding highland scenery give Landmannalaugar tours a stronger volcanic story.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Professional local guide
- Highland transport
- Landmannalaugar sightseeing route
- Online booking and instant confirmation
- 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: Pick-up
Check your voucher for the exact pickup point and departure time.
Highlights
- Hekla
- Frostastaðavatn
- Ljótipollur
- Hjálparfoss
- Landmannalaugar
- Natural geothermal bathing area
- Hekla volcano landscapes
Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Tour - Frequently Asked Questions
Hekla is in South Iceland on the edge of the Highlands, close to several routes leading toward Landmannalaugar and the Fjallabak region.
Hekla is about 1,491 meters high. It is one of Iceland's most famous volcanoes and gives these tours a strong geological story.
Hekla brings darker lava and volcano history, while Landmannalaugar brings rhyolite colors, geothermal steam and the natural pool. Together they show two very different highland moods.
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 Hekla, Frostastaðavatn, Ljótipollur, Hjálparfoss, Landmannalaugar, 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.