Landmannalaugar Day Tour | Hiking and Hot Spring Bathing

Travellers basking in the geothermal waters of Landmannalaugar.
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Summary

Tour starts
Reykjavík, Iceland
Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
All year
Minimum age
None

Description

Jump aboard this affordable bus tour to the Landmannalaugar region of the Icelandic Highlands for an incredible day of hiking and hot-spring bathing. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to see this country’s stunning interior first-hand, from the peaks of the rhyolite mountains or the comfort of geothermally heated waters.

You will start this tour by boarding your bus, which has been specially modified for the highlands, at the BSI Terminal in Reykjavík; you can arrange for pick-up and drop-off here if need be. Once everyone has boarded, you will begin your drive towards Landmannalaugar.

This journey goes through the beautiful nature of Iceland’s South Coast. You will pass through rural countryside, lava fields, black-sand-beaches and geothermal areas, seeing classic features such as waterfalls, glaciers and volcanoes. 

At the valley of Þjórsárdalur, you will turn inland, following the river Þjórsá to a pair of conjoining waterfalls called Hjálparfoss. You will stop here to stretch your legs and take some pictures, and Game of Thrones fans may recognise this area from a village massacre scene in Season Four. 

Before reaching Landmannalaugar, you will have one more stop at the crater lake of Hnausapollur, which is 11,000 years old. Like many highland lakes, the scale of the crater and vivid blue colour of the water is awe-inspiring.

Finally, you’ll reach your destination. Landmannalaugar is sometimes called ‘the Pearl of the Highlands’, as it is the region’s most popular area. Why will become apparent very quickly; it is a spectacular place of brightly coloured rhyolite mountains, bubbling hot springs spilling into steaming rivers and panoramic views.

You will have several hours to make the most of the area. You can take the hiking trails to some particularly notable ridges or more crater lakes to take in the unbelievable landscapes, bathe in the hot springs, or mix your time here doing both.

When you have fully enjoyed what Landmannalaugar has to offer, you’ll return to the bus and take the scenic drive back to Reykjavík. En route, you will make a stop to view one of Iceland’s most active and powerful volcanoes, Hekla.

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a day at Landmannalaugar for an affordable price. Check availability by choosing a date.

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Included

Pick-up and drop-off from Reykjavík
Roundtrip transport with English guidance
Service fee in Landmannalaugar

Activities

Hiking
Sightseeing
Hot Spring Bathing

What to bring

Bathing suit and a towel (to take a dip into the hot pool at Landmannalaugar)
Sturdy boots
Camera
Warm clothing
Packed lunch

Good to know

We recommend bringing a packed lunch with you, but we will also stop at a small shop where you can purchase something to eat.

Please bring coins to use to pay for bathroom.

There are changing rooms in Landmannalaugar where you can change into your swimsuit before going into the pool.

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