The 5 Best Landmannalaugar & Highland Day Trips

1.Landmannalaugar Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 662 reviews · 5 - 14 hours · from $214Our pick

Join Arctic Adventures for a long but rewarding day in Landmannalaugar. You’ll cross Laugahraun, Vondugil Canyon, and Brennisteinsalda, with guides such as Matt, Enrique, or Olga leading the hike, then soak in a natural hot spring. Expect steep sections, rough roads, and superb Highland views.

“This hike is not for anyone with dodgy knees or poor physical fitness, but the views are incredible. And the off-road bus ride through rivers and lava fields is a unique experience in itself. Highly recommended!!”

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2.Landmannalaugar & Háifoss Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 314 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Spend about four hours in Landmannalaugar, hiking the easy Lauga Loop through rhyolite hills and obsidian fields before bathing in a geothermal pool. The trip also visits Hnausapollur, Frostastaðavatn, Háifoss, and other waterfalls, with guides such as Ottar, Kalman, Beggi, and HBO leading the way.

“I really wanted to see those colorful mountains. And I saw! the trip inland was already wonderful. And to cross rivers by bus, awesome! The hike was great, it could have been longer... there is beauty at every step. and finally the great pool! many thanks to our great guide!”

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3.Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs – Reykjavík & Hella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $217Top rated

Travel by small Arctic Yeti vehicle from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar, hike toward Brennisteinsalda with a certified multilingual guide, then relax in a natural hot spring. The group is limited to 16, with WiFi onboard and pickup from central Reykjavík, Hella, or Selfoss.

“The places you visit are GORGEOUS. It takes more than 2 hours to get to the national park from Hella and once you get there the hike is beautiful, and fairly easy (only 3 hours of walking). Considering days are so long in the summer, they could probably start a bit later or finish a bit later and go on a longer hike. The hot springs at the end are amazing. It’s overall a good tour. Our guide was super nice.”

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4.Landmannalaugar Super-Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · from $357

Travel from Reykjavik in a small six-person super-jeep group to Landmannalaugar, stopping at Hjálparfoss, Hnausapollur, Frostastadavatn, and Háifoss. Walk among colorful rhyolite mountains, soak in a thermal pool, and hear Iceland stories from guides such as Adam.

“Tour was fantastic! Guide was exceptional! I absolutely would do this again.”

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5.Reykjavík/Hella: Landmannalaugar Highlands Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews

Travel by minibus from Reykjavík or Hella to Landmannalaugar for a guided, easy trek through lava fields and colorful volcanic mountains. Guides lead in English or Spanish, with time for photos and an optional hot-spring soak at your own expense. Edgar, Nacho, and Carmen are among the named guides.

“Edgar was really nice and our chauffeur was the best”

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