Landmannalaugar & Icelandic Highlands Super Jeep Tour from Reykjavík
An 11-hour Super Jeep safari from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar — Iceland’s most spectacular highland destination in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. Seven stops including Hjálparfoss waterfall, Sigöldufoss (turquoise), Landmannalaugar itself (multicolored rhyolite mountains, geothermal hot spring bathing, optional hiking, obsidian lava caves), Ljótipollur crater lake, and Hekla volcano. Wi-Fi on board, lunch and snacks included, geothermal bathing included. Max 19 travelers. 4.9/5 across 9 reviews. From $271.66 per person. Seasonal — summer only (F-road access required).
About This Activity
Up to 24h, full refund
Book today, pay nothing until later
Pickup 9AM, Reykjavik hotel
Multi-colored rhyolite mountains in the highlands
Geothermal bathing at Landmannalaugar
F-roads inaccessible to normal vehicles
Why Landmannalaugar Requires a Super Jeep and Why It’s Worth It
Landmannalaugar sits in Iceland’s interior highlands at the end of the F208 mountain road — an F-road (Highland road) that crosses rivers, traverses volcanic terrain, and is completely impassable to standard cars. A Super Jeep with high ground clearance, modified suspension, and oversized low-pressure tires is required to reach it. This isn’t marketing language; vehicles without the F-road specification regularly get stranded.
What’s at the end of this road is unlike anything else in Iceland. The rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar glow in shades of green, red, orange, yellow, and purple — formed by volcanic activity that heated and chemically altered the rock. Combined with black obsidian lava fields, white glacier remnants, steaming geothermal vents, and a natural hot spring you can actually bathe in, it’s a landscape that even experienced Iceland travelers describe as their single most memorable day.
Laura H. (September 2025): “Probably the best tour I did in Iceland. Amazing beautiful places, small group that makes you feel cozy and manageable. The Jeep is fun, but also feels safe and appropriate for the highlands and roads. Best of all was Isabella our guide — she was not just informative, she was also fun and accommodating! You must do the hiking!”
The tour runs from summer (roughly June) through early autumn when the F-roads are accessible. It’s one of the experiences that simply cannot be replicated in winter.
The Seven Stops
Reykjavik — Pickup and Drive South
3 hours · Free
Pickup from your hotel or chosen location at 9:00 AM. The drive south passes through Iceland’s scenic rural landscapes — farmland, lava fields, and the first views of the highlands. The guide begins commentary on Iceland’s geology and the highland environment you’re heading into.
Hjálparfoss — Help’s Falls
15 min · Free admission
On the edge of the highlands at the junction of the rivers Fossá and Þjórsá, Hjálparfoss is a split waterfall with a beautiful pond and extraordinary basalt columns. The name (‘Help Falls’) comes from the oasis-like quality this spot provided to travelers crossing the barren highlands in earlier centuries. The contrast between the bright blue freshwater river Fossá and the grey glacial Þjórsá is visible here — freshwater rivers in Iceland have a distinctive crisp blue hue.
Sigöldufoss — The Turquoise Waterfall
15 min · Free admission
An unusual geological story: Sigöldufoss was originally a large grey glacial waterfall. When the Sigalda Power Plant was built and diverted the glacial water to hydroelectric turbines, the original river was replaced by clear spring water — and the waterfall’s color changed from grey to a striking turquoise. Standing 10 meters tall, it’s now considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland specifically because of the intervention that changed it.
Landmannalaugar — The Highlands Destination
1 hr 30 min · Free admission · Hot spring included
The center of the day. Landmannalaugar (“People’s Pools”) sits in the heart of Iceland’s southern Highlands surrounded by multicolored rhyolite mountains — volcanic rock chemically altered to glow in shades the rest of Iceland doesn’t show. You have the choice of hiking through the lava field and rhyolite landscape (the guide recommends the hiking — Laura H.’s review specifically calls it out), or soaking in the geothermal hot spring that pools naturally here at the edge of a lava flow. Obsidian lava caves are also accessible. The hot spring is included in the tour.
Ljótipollur Crater Lake
15 min · Free admission
One of Iceland’s most photogenic volcanic features despite its name (“ugly puddle”). A 150-meter deep explosion crater lake surrounded by vivid red and green hills colored by iron and sulfur deposits. The color contrast between the deep red volcanic crater walls and the vivid green vegetation and blue water is extraordinary — genuinely one of the most photographed spots in the Icelandic highlands.
Hekla Volcano — Photo Stop
15 min · Free
Hekla is one of Iceland’s most historically significant and active volcanoes — it has erupted 20–30 times since Iceland was settled, and continues to be active today. In medieval Europe it was believed to be the entrance to Hell. About 10% of Iceland’s total landmass consists of lava from Hekla’s eruptions. The photo stop provides views of this 1,491-meter summit.
Reykjavik — Return Drive
2 hours
Return drive to Reykjavik with drop-off at your chosen location.
What’s Included
- Wi-Fi on board the Super Jeep
- Expert Super Jeep driver/guide
- Landmannalaugar facility fees
- Geothermal bathing at the natural hot spring
- Lunch and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Infant seats available
Not included: Swimwear (bring your own for the hot spring). Towel (bring your own). Seasonal availability: F-roads are only open in summer (typically June through September/October depending on conditions). Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
How the Day Unfolds
| Season | Upsides | Downsides | Book Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun–Jul (Early Summer) | Best F-road conditions, rhyolite colors vivid, longer days | Iceland’s busiest season — book ahead | 4–6 weeks |
| Aug–Sep (Late Summer/Autumn) | F-roads still open, fewer crowds in August | F-roads may close earlier in cold years — confirm availability | 3–4 weeks |
| Oct–May | F-roads closed — tour not available | Not available in winter | N/A |
Important Information
Bring your swimsuit. The geothermal hot spring bathing is included — the warm pool is a highlight and you need swimwear. Bring a towel.
Dress in layers. The highland environment has variable weather — waterproof outer layer, warm mid-layer. Even in summer the highlands can be cold and windy.
The guide recommends hiking. Laura H.’s review specifically says “You must do the hiking!” — the rhyolite terrain on foot is different from viewing it from the Jeep.
F-roads are closed in winter. This tour is only available roughly June–September/October. Check seasonal availability when booking.
Maximum 19 travelers. Small group experience.
What Travelers Said
⭐ 4.9/5 based on 9 reviews — Read all reviews on Viator
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Laura H, United States — September 2025
Probably the best tour I did in Iceland. Amazing beautiful places, small group that makes you feel cozy and manageable. The Jeep is fun but also feels safe and appropriate for the highlands and roads. Best of all was Isabella our guide — she was not just informative, she was also fun and accommodating! You must do the hiking!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edward K, United States — September 2025
Rebecka was very pleasant, funny, helpful and very knowledgeable about the entire area of the trip. The hot springs were wonderful — a must do on this excursion.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brendan O, United States — August 2024
Landmannalaugar has long been on my wish list, and Arctic Adventures delivered a great experience on a brief 1.5-day stopover in Reykjavik. Rebecca was a good-humored and informative guide. She was flexible with the timing as it was clear the small group had more interest in some stops than others. We had a luxurious amount of time to hike in the park itself.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ P A, traveler — July 2025
Landmannalaugar is very pretty to see. Our tour guide did not speak much and I would have liked to have learned more about the area.
Book the Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Tour
11 hours, Super Jeep through F-roads, multicolored rhyolite highlands, geothermal hot spring bathing, Hekla volcano, obsidian lava caves, and lunch included. From $271.66 per person with free cancellation. Summer only.
Looking for more Iceland Super Jeep experiences? Browse all tours at Iceland Volcano Tour or check out the Katla Ice Cave Super Jeep tour from Vík and the Volcano Shuttle to the Reykjanes lava fields.