nowthingstodo
Saved Tours
Cart
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour
Gallery 2
Gallery 3
Gallery 4
Gallery 5
+8

Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour

5.0(5 reviews)
13 hour(s)
English (United Kingdom)
Reykjavik, Iceland

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Modify your booking anytime

No extra fees

Best price guarantee

No hidden fees

Visit Landmannalaugar highland region with colorful rhyolite hills and lava fields

Explore hiking trails through ancient lava fields and vibrant rhyolite hills

Visit volcanic crater lake Hnausapollur with turquoise waters

Experience spectacular photo opportunities and rewarding hiking trails

Explore the Untamed Highlands of Iceland Through Ancient Lava Fields and Majestic Waterfall Canyons


Landmannalaugar stands as a hidden gem within the Icelandic highlands, located inside the breathtaking Fjallabak Nature Reserve, offering a rugged landscape that remains inaccessible to standard vehicles. While many travelers focus on the Golden Circle, this remote region requires specialized 4x4 transport to navigate the dramatic terrain. The journey rewards adventurers with breathtaking views of colorful rhyolite mountains, vast lava fields, and geothermal landscapes, providing a unique perspective on Iceland’s geological history that few visitors ever experience firsthand.


The tour features a stop at the magnificent Háifoss and Granni waterfalls, which plunge over one hundred meters into a deep canyon. Háifoss holds the distinction of being one of Iceland’s highest waterfalls, while its neighbor Granni cascades gracefully over multiple levels. These natural wonders are fed by the Fossá river, creating a spectacular display that is particularly impressive during periods of strong water flow. Surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Fjallabak Nature Reserve, these waterfalls showcase the powerful forces that have shaped Iceland’s wilderness.


Beyond the waterfalls, the excursion includes opportunities to bathe in natural hot springs and explore the stunning Hnausapollur volcanic crater lake. These geothermal features provide a relaxing contrast to the adventurous hiking trails that wind through the colorful mountains of Fjallabak Nature Reserve. The combination of volcanic activity, glacial waters, and unique highland ecosystems creates an unforgettable environment where visitors can experience the untouched beauty of Iceland’s interior.


Concluding the highland experience, the tour offers a comprehensive look at the geological forces that have shaped this unique environment over millennia. By exploring Landmannalaugar and the surrounding Fjallabak Nature Reserve, travelers gain a deeper understanding of Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and the delicate balance of its highland ecosystems. This day trip serves as an essential journey for those looking to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in the quiet, powerful majesty of Iceland’s most spectacular and untouched natural landscapes.

What's Included
  • Bus fare
  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi
  • Guided hiking tour
  • Resort fees and geothermal hot-springs fee
What's Not Included
  • Pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Price start from

$ 229.84

Contact us 24x7

Select participants and date

Excellent
star
Trustpilot
Chat now

Pickup location

Address will appear once location is loaded.

Timeslots: 07:00AM

Click "Show Pickups on Map" to open the interactive map and search for your hotel or nearby location.

Click any purple pickup marker to view its connection to your searched location and find the best pickup point.

Activity Provider: BusTravel Iceland

Customer Reviews

5.0
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
R
R Google
October 28, 2025

One of Iceland’s most breathtaking and untouched regions, encompassing the dramatic highlands around Landmannalaugar. The name translates to “Behind the Mountains,” and it fits perfectly — this is a place of raw, remote beauty where colorful rhyolite peaks, black lava fields, and steaming geothermal vents meet in stunning contrast. The reserve feels almost otherworldly, like a hidden world sculpted by volcanic fire and glacial ice. Covering hundreds of square kilometers, Fjallabak offers an unparalleled variety of landscapes — from vividly painted mountains and crystal-clear rivers to moss-covered valleys and natural hot springs. It’s a haven for hikers, photographers, and anyone seeking solitude in Iceland’s wild heart. The famous Laugavegur Trail runs through the reserve, connecting Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk and offering some of the most diverse terrain in the country. Even shorter day hikes reveal an endless palette of colors and textures. Because it lies deep in the Highlands, reaching Fjallabak requires a 4x4 vehicle via rugged F-roads, often involving river crossings and unpredictable weather. The reserve is typically accessible only from late June to early September, as snow and flooding make the area impassable outside that window. Visitors should come well-prepared with extra layers, food, and navigation tools — this is true wilderness, with limited facilities once inside. What makes Fjallabak so special is its sense of remoteness and purity. Despite its growing popularity, it remains a place where nature dominates completely — vast, silent, and humbling. Standing among its painted hills and steaming vents, you can’t help but feel small and deeply connected to the raw forces that shaped Iceland itself.

V
vasile c.Google
October 01, 2025

it is a very famous place in Iceland, and all good words are true, 100% worth visiting

A
Ahmad C.Google
June 23, 2023

Magical nature and a wild experience with driving up. Totally worth to go but make sure to prepare well and have a 4WD vehicle. The place reminds me to nothing but Mars and at the top the view is crazy. There is also a five days hike path but a lot of preparation is needed.

Explore More Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour
Explore More Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour
Explore More Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour
Explore More Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour
+1
Day In a City

Explore More Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour

Discover the wonders of Reykjavík, Iceland with this unforgettable experience. Háifoss waterfall, hike soak in hot-springs in Iceland´s Highlands Highlights of your tour include: Visit Landmannalaugar highland region with colorful rhyolite hills and lava fieldsExplore hiking trails through ancient lava fields and vibrant rhyolite hillsVisit volcanic crater lake Hnausapollur with turquoise watersExperience spectacular photo opportunities and rewarding hiking trails. Hjálparasfoss waterfallStunning double waterfall surrounded by basalt columnsHáifoss waterfallStunning waterfall is Iceland´s fourth highest art 122mHnausapollurLarge volcanic crater basin lakeLandmannalaugarLocated in the highlands of Icelandic, this geologically fascinating region features stunnin. This tour includes: Bus fareProfessional guideFree WiFiGuided hiking tourResort fees and geothermal hot-springs fee. Landmannalaugar is one of Icelands hidden gems offering a unique and stunning landscape that many visitors miss by sticking to more accessible regions like the Golden Circle or the southern coast This remote highland area requires special four by four vehicles to reach but the effort is well worth it for the diverse natural beauty you will encounter From hiking trails winding through ancient lava . Duration: 13 hours . Book your Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tour today and create memories that will last a lifetime!