Landmannalaugar & Hekla Volcano: Private Superjeep from Reykjavik

Walk on lava, soak in a hot spring, stand at Hekla volcano—all in one day from Reykjavik

This 9-hour private superjeep tour from Reykjavik takes up to 6 travelers off-road through Landmannalaugar and to Hekla volcano, one of Iceland's most active volcanic peaks. The route crosses lava fields, crater walls and geothermal zones, with stops at the cobalt-blue lake of Ljótipollur, Hjalparfoss Waterfall, Frostastað Lake and a natural hot spring where you can soak between drives. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik, national park fees and a driver/guide are included; the jeep is equipped with 40-inch wheels, leather seats, Wi-Fi and safety gear for rough terrain.

The Experience

Your driver/guide picks you up at your Reykjavik hotel between 8:30 and 9am and drives you into a 4X4 superjeep fitted with 40-inch wheels, leather seats, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and a first-aid kit. The vehicle is built for what comes next: river crossings, lava fields and the kind of terrain a standard car cannot reach. The drive itself becomes the experience—you're not watching geology from a window, you're crossing it.

The route takes you through Landmannalaugar's colored mountains and across active geothermal zones where steam rises from the ground. You'll stop at Ljótipollur, a crater lake so intensely blue it looks unreal, and at Hjalparfoss Waterfall where two rivers meet. Hekla volcano dominates the landscape—you walk on its lava fields and volcanic ash, seeing the geological violence that shaped this part of Iceland. Between the major stops, there's time to warm up in a natural hot spring, a moment of stillness in a day of rough driving and exposure.

The tour runs approximately 9 hours total, with the return to your Reykjavik hotel around 6pm. Weather in the highlands changes fast, so the operator runs the tour year-round but asks you to dress for conditions—wind, cold and possible rain are normal. The jeep's size and equipment handle it; your layers need to as well.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik.
• national park fees.
• private superjeep with a driver/guide.
• vehicle equipped with 40-inch wheels, leather seats, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, GPS and safety gear.
• access to a natural hot spring.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Luxury Travel EHF

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a small private group—up to 6 people—and the freedom to move at your own pace through terrain a regular car cannot reach. The fixed 9-hour schedule and included pickup mean you don't arrange transport or timing; the superjeep's size and equipment mean you don't compromise on access to Hekla and the highlands.

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Top questions

What exactly is Hekla volcano and what do you do when you get there?

Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes, and on this tour you walk on its lava fields and volcanic ash to stand close to the peak and see the geological aftermath of its eruptions. The volcano itself is not climbing—it is walking across the terrain it created.

Can I do this tour if I've never been off-road before?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the superjeep is designed to handle the terrain—your job is to sit, hold on and take in the landscape. The driver/guide manages the vehicle; you experience the ride.

Is the natural hot spring a formal pool or just a place in the landscape?

The tour includes a dip in a natural hot spring, which is a geothermal pool heated by Iceland's underground heat. It is not a resort facility—it is a natural feature you soak in between the off-road sections of the day.

How many people will be in the jeep with me?

The superjeep holds a maximum of 6 people per vehicle, and this is a private tour, so it will be your group only—no strangers joining you.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik, national park fees, the driver/guide and the vehicle are all included. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included, so bring snacks and water for the 9-hour day.

Does the tour run if the weather is bad?

Yes, the tour operates in all weather conditions—that is part of what makes the highlands accessible. Dress warmly and in layers, bring a windproof jacket, and be ready for rain, wind and cold. The jeep and its equipment are built for it.