4 Landmannalaugar & Highland Tours in the Highlands Worth Booking

1.Landmannalaugar Day Hike

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

You’ll ride into Iceland’s Fjallabak Highlands, hike across Laugahraun and Brennisteinsalda, descend through Grænagil, and soak in a natural hot spring. Guides such as Matt, Enrique, Kira, and Nico have led this route. Expect a demanding 14-hour day from Reykjavík, with an easier hiking option available.

“Landmannalaugar was an unforgettable adventure! I'm so glad I woke up early, even after a late night out in Reykjavik. The location is truly breathtaking, nestled in the Icelandic Highlands among vibrant rhyolite mountains, steaming geothermal vents, and rugged landscapes that feel otherworldly. The highlight of the hike was definitely the dip in the geothermal springs. This is the real deal!”

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2.Landmannalaugar & Háifoss Waterfall Tour

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

Travel from Reykjavík into Iceland’s highlands for a guided Lauga-loop hike, geothermal bathing, turquoise Hnausapollur, and Háifoss. Guides such as Ottar, Beggi, Kalman, and HBO are praised for strong driving, local stories, and flexible stops. Expect rough roads, a small vehicle, and a full 13-hour day.

“Great guiding and an extra fro our guide Ottar. He took as to one more lake and waterfall. A trip to remember!”

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3.Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 281 reviews · 11 hours · from $210Best value

Spend a full day in Iceland’s Highlands with an English-speaking guide, a two-hour hike through Laugahraun’s black obsidian and colorful rhyolite, time in Landmannalaugar’s natural hot pool, and a stop at Sigöldugljúfur, the Valley of Tears. Expect a long, bumpy 4WD ride, striking geology, and flexible time for photos and walking.

“The trip checks all the boxes! The landscapes we experienced are out of this world. We were super lucky with our guide, Edie, with all the knowledge he shared with us and the spots we stopped at. Definitely recommend it, it’s worth it every bump on the road to the highlands 😃”

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4.Thorsmork Super Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $338Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring Thorsmork from Midgard Base Camp in Hvolsvollur. A professional guide drives you across glacial rivers to Gigjokull, Stakkholtsgja, Nauthusagil, and remote viewpoints. Expect short hikes, dramatic glacier scenery, volcanic history, and a bumpy ride in a group of up to 14. Pickup is available from Hella or Hvolsvollur, not Reykjavik.

“Ragnar provided a day filled with laughter, fun, and education. My partner and I loved every minute of the day-trip. We hiked to a few remote spots with incredible geology, passed through fun rivers in the Super Jeep, had lunch in Thor's Valley, then hiked an incredible mountain for wonderful pictures and views. Ragnar really did a great job including everyone and helping everyone (he even stood in the stream to help all of us cross it). Ragnar and Midgard Base Camp provided an amazing all day adventure for those who are up for the fun. Would absolutely go back and will miss this great day.”

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