Landmannalaugar Highlands | Day Tour | Midgard
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Description
Landmannalaugar Highlands | Day Tour | Midgard is a richer Landmannalaugar route for travellers who want the famous rhyolite mountains plus the hidden blue-water scenery of the Valley of Tears. The combination gives the day more depth than a simple out-and-back highland visit.
Sigöldugljúfur, often called the Valley of Tears, is a softer and more secret-feeling place: small waterfalls, clear blue water, moss and canyon walls tucked into the highlands. Paired with Landmannalaugar's lava fields, hiking options and natural pool, it creates a very memorable day.
The itinerary is built around Landmannalaugar, Laugahraun, Grænagil, Rauðaskál and Sigöldugljúfur, 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.
Laugahraun
Black lava field
Laugahraun is the dark lava field beside Landmannalaugar. Walking here gives a clear contrast between black lava, geothermal steam and the bright rhyolite slopes around the valley.
Grænagil
Green rhyolite gorge
Grænagil is a colorful gorge close to Landmannalaugar where green-toned rhyolite and lava textures make a short walk feel highly scenic.
Rauðaskál
Red volcanic crater
Rauðaskál is a striking red crater landscape that adds a raw volcanic layer to the day. It is a strong photography stop when included in the route.
Sigöldugljúfur
The Valley of Tears
Sigöldugljúfur is a hidden canyon often called the Valley of Tears. Small spring-fed waterfalls, moss and blue water make it one of the most photogenic secret-feeling places 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.
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.
Brennisteinsalda
The Sulphur Wave
Brennisteinsalda is one of Landmannalaugar's classic hiking landmarks, known for yellow, red, green and grey tones. It is often called the Sulphur Wave because of its geothermal colors.
Bláhnúkur
Blue Peak viewpoint
Bláhnúkur is a steep and memorable Landmannalaugar mountain with wide views over lava fields, rhyolite ridges and the Fjallabak highlands.
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
- Super jeep driving in the mountains
- Driver guide
- Hike 1-2 hours
- Geothermal bathing
- Time near the Landmannalaugar natural pool when available
What do I need to bring
- Waterproof outerwear
- Food and snacks
- 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: Midgard Base Camp in Hvolsvollur, Dufpaksbraut 14, Hvolsvollur, 860
Highlights
- Landmannalaugar
- Laugahraun
- Grænagil
- Rauðaskál
- Sigöldugljúfur
- Ljótipollur
- Natural geothermal bathing area
Landmannalaugar Highlands | Day Tour | Midgard - Frequently Asked Questions
The Valley of Tears is Sigöldugljúfur, a hidden canyon with many small waterfalls, clear blue water and mossy cliffs. It is one of the most photogenic stops near Landmannalaugar.
Landmannalaugar gives the colorful mountains, lava and geothermal bathing. The Valley of Tears adds a quieter canyon landscape, making the day feel more varied and complete.
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, Laugahraun, Grænagil, Rauðaskál, Sigöldugljúfur, 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.