Landmannalaugar Hiking Tour: SuperJeep Access to Highlands

Hike into Iceland's colorful highlands and soak in natural hot springs surrounded by rhyolite mountains

This is a small-group SuperJeep tour from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar in Iceland's remote Highlands, with a maximum of 6 guests and a live English-speaking guide. The tour includes admission, over 3 hours at Landmannalaugar itself, and your choice of a guided hike to Brennisteinsalda (the Sulfur Wave) or free time to explore and bathe in natural pools. The route also stops at Hjálparfoss waterfall, Sigöldugljúfur canyon, Frostastaðavatn lake, Hnausapollur volcanic crater, and Sigöldufoss waterfall on the way. The SuperJeep reaches areas that standard buses cannot access. Travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for those with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Landmannalaugar and Highlands

• Visit Hjálparfoss waterfall
• Arrive at Landmannalaugar
• Hike to Brennisteinsalda or explore
• Relax in natural hot springs
• Visit Sigöldugljúfur canyon
• Stop at Frostastaðavatn lake
• See Hnausapollur volcanic crater
• Visit Sigöldufoss waterfall
• Return to Hjálparfoss waterfall

The experience

How do you reach Landmannalaugar without a rental car? A SuperJeep from Reykjavík is the answer. Standard buses stop short of the remote Highland terrain, but this tour's vehicle goes where they cannot, crossing rough mountain roads to drop you into one of Iceland's most otherworldly landscapes. Pickup is included from your Reykjavík accommodation, and the drive itself takes you through the Highlands' changing terrain, from lush valleys to stark volcanic plateaus.

Once you arrive at Landmannalaugar, you have over 3 hours to spend there. The guide offers a hike up to Brennisteinsalda, known as the Sulfur Wave, where colorful rhyolite mountains surround you and small hot springs release mystical steam. The hike takes about two hours. If you skip it, you can explore the area on your own or soak in the natural hot pool near the huts. Either way, you're standing in terrain so unusual that the local stories speak of elves. The mountains shift through reds, yellows, and greens: colors that come from minerals in the rock, not from any filter.

The full day includes five other stops on the route. Hjálparfoss is a two-stepped waterfall framed by basalt formations. Its name means "Help's Falls" because medieval travelers crossing the harsh Sprengisandur route found it a refuge where horses could finally graze. Sigöldugljúfur canyon has become a well-known photography spot, with spring-fed streams and small waterfalls cutting through colorful vegetation. Frostastaðavatn is a highland lake ringed by rhyolite mountains and ancient lava. Hnausapollur (also called Bláhylur) is a volcanic crater formed in 871 AD, its deep blue lake set against red volcanic slopes. Sigöldufoss waterfall flows through moss-covered lava fields. The tour visits these on the way to and from Landmannalaugar, so you see the full arc of the Highlands in a single day.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Reykjavík accommodation.
• SuperJeep transport to and from Landmannalaugar.
• admission to the Highlands area.
• a live guide in English or Hungarian.
• over 3 hours at Landmannalaugar with your choice of a guided hike to Brennisteinsalda or free time to explore and use the natural hot springs.
• stops at Hjálparfoss, Sigöldugljúfur canyon, Frostastaðavatn lake, Hnausapollur volcanic crater, and Sigöldufoss waterfall.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Jun 2027

Book up to16h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Hungarian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Explore Iceland

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Reykjavík without a rental car and want to reach the remote Highlands. The SuperJeep and included pickup solve the access problem, and the small group size (maximum 6 guests) means you move at a pace that lets you actually explore each stop instead of rushing through a crowded bus itinerary. You'll need at least moderate physical fitness for the optional hike, and the full day commitment is 9 to 11 hours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hungarian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the hike to Brennisteinsalda actually like?

The hike to Brennisteinsalda takes about two hours and follows a trail through colorful rhyolite mountains with small hot springs scattered nearby, releasing steam as you walk. It's optional. If you choose not to hike, you can spend the time exploring Landmannalaugar on your own or bathing in the natural hot pool.

Can I get from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar without renting a car?

Yes. This SuperJeep tour includes pickup from your Reykjavík accommodation and transport to Landmannalaugar and back. The SuperJeep can reach remote Highland areas that standard buses cannot access, so you get into terrain inaccessible by other tour options.

How many people travel on this tour?

The tour has a maximum of 6 guests, which keeps the group small and allows more flexibility and personal attention from the guide than larger bus tours offer.

What is Hjálparfoss and why does it matter?

Hjálparfoss is a two-stepped waterfall surrounded by unique basalt rock formations. Historically, it was an oasis for medieval travelers crossing the harsh Sprengisandur Highland route. Its name means "Help's Falls" because the lush area around it provided grazing for horses after a long desert crossing. You stop there on the way to and from Landmannalaugar.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 9 to 11 hours total, including the drive from Reykjavík, stops at five waterfalls and natural sites, and over 3 hours at Landmannalaugar itself.

What's included in the price?

Admission to Landmannalaugar, SuperJeep transport from Reykjavík, pickup from your accommodation, and a live guide in English are all included. Meals are not included, so bring food or plan to eat before or after the tour.