Laugavegur Highland Super Jeep Photography Tour Iceland

Landmannalaugar's geothermal pool sits ringed by black lava fields and multicoloured mountains in a single afternoon.

This is a Super Jeep tour of Iceland's highlands departing from Vik, led by a local English-speaking guide who stops at scenic photography locations across the interior. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours and includes hotel pickup. You drive toward Hekla volcano, through Dómadalur valley, and stop at Landmannalaugar's geothermal bathing pool, Ljótipollur and Frostastaðavatn lakes, and Eyjafjallajökull glacier. The guide adjusts the route to fit your interests and the time you need for photographs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Super Jeep tour of Iceland highlands

• Drive to Hekla volcano
• Explore Dómadalur valley
• Visit Frostastaðavatn lake
• Visit Ljótipollur lake
• Stop at Landmannalaugar
• Enjoy geothermal bathing pool

The experience

The highlands of Iceland open up on a Super Jeep, which is the only vehicle that reaches the interior roads when they're passable. You start by driving toward Hekla volcano, historically called "The Gateway to Hell", then move through Dómadalur valley toward Frostastaðavatn and Ljótipollur lakes. The route is built around photography: the guide takes you to the spots that work for the light and your camera, and leaves you the time to frame the shot instead of rushing to the next stop.

Landmannalaugar is the centerpiece: a geothermal area with a bathing pool surrounded by steep black lava fields and rhyolite mountains that shift colour across the slopes. You'll also pass Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which sits above Katla volcano, and Eyjafjallajökull glacier, the volcano that disrupted European air traffic in 2010. The guide speaks English and knows the highlands well enough to adjust the day to what you want to photograph and how long you want to spend at each place. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours, and hotel pickup is included.

The Super Jeep itself is essential here: standard vehicles cannot reach the highland interior, especially early or late in the season when snow and river crossings close the roads. The guide carries the local knowledge of which routes are open and where the light will be best. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children, and the terrain suits all fitness levels. You're riding, not hiking, though you'll walk short distances at each stop to frame your photographs.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.
• Super Jeep transport through the highlands with access to interior roads.
• stops at Hekla volcano, Landmannalaugar geothermal pool, Ljótipollur and Frostastaðavatn lakes, Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Southcoast Adventure

Is this one for you?Small groups work well on this tour because the guide can adjust stops and timing to match everyone's photography interests. If you're traveling solo or with one or two others, you'll have the flexibility to spend as long as you need at each location. If you're a larger group, the guide coordinates the pace so the day stays cohesive.

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Top questions

What is Landmannalaugar and why is it on this tour?

Landmannalaugar is a geothermal area in the highlands with a natural bathing pool bordered by black lava fields and multicoloured rhyolite mountains. It's one of Iceland's most photographed highland locations and the centerpiece of this tour because the landscape changes colour across the slopes and the pool offers a focal point for composition.

Can I bathe in the geothermal pool at Landmannalaugar?

The tour stops at Landmannalaugar's geothermal pool, which is bordered by the lava fields and mountains. Bring a swimsuit if you want to bathe. The water is warm year-round. The guide will give you time to photograph and swim if you choose.

How long is this tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 10 to 12 hours. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide will collect you from your accommodation. The exact start time depends on your location and the season, as the highlands' accessibility changes with weather and daylight.

What happens if the highland roads are closed?

The guide knows which routes are passable on the day of your tour and adjusts the itinerary accordingly. The Super Jeep can handle river crossings and rough terrain, but if conditions make the interior inaccessible, the operator will reschedule or modify the route to the sites that are reachable.

Is this tour focused on sightseeing or on photography?

This tour is built around photography. The guide takes you to scenic spots and gives you the time you need to frame and shoot, rather than moving quickly through a list of stops. The itinerary adjusts to your interests and the light conditions throughout the day.