Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The hut at Landmannalaugar is dormitory style with shared rooms. The sleeping areas include bunk beds or long platforms with mattresses placed side by side. To ensure comfort, light sleepers should bring earplugs and a sleep mask. These rustic huts provide a communal atmosphere, ideal for connecting with fellow travelers while enjoying the remote beauty of the highlands.
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While the tour is rated as moderate, guests should have a fair fitness level and be prepared to hike 6-15km per day over varied terrain.
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Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Three days, two hot spring soaks, and a route built to showcase parts of the Icelandic Highlands that many visitors never see.
This adventure goes beyond the classic Landmannalaugar experience, combining colorful mountain hikes with remote natural attractions. Hike through the Laugahraun lava field and past the rainbow-colored slopes of Brennisteinsalda, explore the spectacular Grænihryggur (Emerald Ridge), and relax in Landmannalaugar's famous natural hot springs after a day on the trail.
Along the way, discover the striking crater lake Ljótipollur, the turquoise cascades of Sigöldufoss, the hidden oasis of Gjáin Valley, and Hjálparfoss, one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls. You'll ...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
Baggage transportation
Sleeping bag accommodation in dormitory style mountain hut
Three days, two hot spring soaks, and a route built to showcase parts of the Icelandic Highlands that many visitors never see.
This adventure goes beyond the classic Landmannalaugar experience, combining colorful mountain hikes with remote natural attractions. Hike through the Laugahraun lava field and past the rainbow-colored slopes of Brennisteinsalda, explore the spectacular Grænihryggur (Emerald Ridge), and relax in Landmannalaugar's famous natural hot springs after a day on the trail.
Along the way, discover the striking crater lake Ljótipollur, the turquoise cascades of Sigöldufoss, the hidden oasis of Gjáin Valley, and Hjálparfoss, one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls. You'll ...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
Baggage transportation
Sleeping bag accommodation in dormitory style mountain hut
Scenic drive to Landmannalaugar, Hiking, & Hot Springs
6 Stops
1
Reykjavik
The tour begins with convenient pickup from Reykjavík, Hella, or Selfoss in our 4x4 minibus.
2
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
After a scenic drive, your first day offers the perfect introduction to the Icelandic Highlands, combining unforgettable scenery with a sense of remoteness and adventure.
Landmannalaugar is one of the country's most spectacular hiking destinations. Nestled within the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, this geothermal wonderland is famous for its vibrant rhyolite mountains, painted in striking shades of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.
2 hours
3
Landmannalaugar
We will explore the trails and journey through a dramatic landscape shaped by volcanic forces, passing steaming hot springs, ancient lava fields, colorful valleys, and panoramic mountain viewpoints.
3 hours
4
Laugahraun
We hike through the dramatic Laugahraun Lava Field, a vast expanse of rugged black lava formed during an eruption in the late 15th century. The trail winds through a surreal volcanic landscape where jagged lava formations are softened by vibrant green mosses and colorful highland vegetation. Surrounded by the striking rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, this fascinating lava field offers a glimpse into the powerful geological forces that continue to shape Iceland's ever-changing landscape.
5
Brennisteinsalda
One of Landmannalaugar's most iconic landmarks, Brennisteinsalda, or the "Sulphur Wave," is a colorful volcanic mountain renowned for its extraordinary mix of reds, yellows, greens, blacks, and blues. As you hike along its slopes, you'll encounter steaming fumaroles, sulfur-stained hillsides, and panoramic views across the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. The mountain's vibrant colors and active geothermal features create an unforgettable hiking experience, showcasing the raw beauty and volcanic energy of Iceland's Highlands.
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Landmannalaugar Bathing Place
After a rewarding day of hiking through Landmannalaugar's colorful mountains and volcanic landscapes, unwind in one of Iceland's most scenic geothermal bathing spots. Nestled at the edge of the highland campsite, the natural hot spring offers warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by lava fields, rugged peaks, and sweeping mountain views.
