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Summary
Description
Explore the remote Highlands of Iceland while visiting the iconic Stranger Things filming location on an 8-hour Haifoss & Thjorsardalur tour from Reykjavik. This small-group summer tour in Iceland is ideal for travelers who want cinematic landscapes, expert local guidance, and convenient round-trip transportation.
Instead of following busy tourist routes, this tour travels deep into Iceland’s less-traveled valleys. The walking level is easy to moderate, with short trails over gravel paths and uneven ground. There are no steep climbs, and most travelers find the viewpoints accessible without strenuous hiking.
Your summer adventure in Iceland begins with a morning pickup in Reykjavik and a scenic drive toward the Southern Highlands. The tour runs from June to September, when mountain roads are open and accessible.
Travel in a 4x4 vehicle built for rough terrain, with an experienced driver handling the bumpy Highland roads. No need to navigate challenging roads. You can relax and focus on the scenery while your guide explains how Iceland’s landscape was shaped over thousands of years.
As you enter Thjorsardalur Valley, the landscape opens into vast plateaus, winding rivers, and dramatic volcanic terrain. This region offers expansive views and excellent photo opportunities, with fewer visitors than Iceland’s more crowded attractions.
Your first stop is Hjalparfoss, a unique double waterfall where two rivers merge over twisted basalt columns. You can approach the falls through short, easy paths that offer close photo angles of the cascading water and surrounding lava fields.
Continue to Haifoss, one of Iceland’s tallest waterfalls. Here, panoramic viewpoints reveal a dramatic 400-foot (122-meter) plunge into a deep canyon covered by mosses.
Nearby, Granni Waterfall flows beside Haifoss, creating a twin waterfall view that fans may recognize from the dramatic cliff scenes in the Stranger Things season finale.
The scale of the canyon is so impressive that many viewers originally thought the scene was created with CGI. Your guide will point out the exact filming viewpoint so you can recreate the scene where Eleven faced the waterfalls.
If the weather allows, your guide leads a short walk down the valley to the base of Haifoss. This route includes steep gravel sections and can be slippery, so sturdy shoes are required. The walk is only attempted in safe weather and is not suitable during strong winds.
Then, visit the Commonwealth Farm to experience a living piece of Iceland’s Viking history. Explore a reconstructed 11th-century longhouse built from the ruins of Stong, buried by Hekla’s eruption in 1104. Walk through the farm's turf buildings, see authentic tools, and imagine how early Icelanders lived.
You will have free time here to explore the historic buildings at your own pace. Entrance fees to the Commonwealth Farm are not included, giving you the flexibility to decide whether to explore inside or simply relax and take in the historic scenery.
Throughout the day, the small-group format ensures a more personal experience. You can ask questions, take photos, and enjoy each location without feeling rushed, unlike large bus tours.
Book this full-day Highlands tour from Reykjavik for powerful waterfalls, scenic river valleys, and the unforgettable Stranger Things filming location. Check availability now by choosing a date.
