Description
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Description
Discover Iceland’s Highlands region on this private Landmannalaugar tour from Reykjavik. Explore colorful rhyolite mountains, hike scenic trails in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, and unwind in natural geothermal pools, all with the comfort of a knowledgeable French-speaking guide and reliable transport.
This private Iceland day trip is perfect for travelers seeking convenience and adventure, led by a French-speaking guide. Your experienced driver navigates Iceland’s rugged F-roads safely, letting you relax while accessing remote areas that are otherwise difficult to reach.
The tour is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, families, couples, or photography lovers wanting to explore Iceland’s highlands without worry. With a guide tailoring the hikes to your ability, you’ll enjoy a rewarding yet comfortable adventure at your own pace.
Your adventure begins with pickup from Reykjavik or from the South Coast towns of Selfoss, Hella, and Hvolsvollur. With your guide at the wheel, you’ll set off on a comfortable journey toward the Icelandic Highlands.
Soon, the settlements are left behind, and the route enters the expansive Fjallabak Nature Reserve. This protected wilderness is defined by colorful rhyolite mountains, volcanic craters, and remote valleys where nature still holds complete dominance.
With a 4×4 minibus or super jeep designed for rough mountain tracks, your driver handles each F-road with practiced skill. Their experience on these remote routes ensures a safe journey while you sit back and take in the dramatic highland views.
Landmannalaugar is renowned for its multicolored rhyolite mountains, sweeping valleys, and volcanic terrain. Hike along trails that pass black lava fields, red craters, and lush green mossy valleys.
Your guide selects routes suited to your ability, ensuring the hike is accessible for most levels, and provides hiking poles for added support along the trail. Along the way, you’ll enjoy panoramas of bubbling streams and rugged ridges that create a memorable Landmannalaugar hiking experience.
After your hike, relax in a natural geothermal hot spring, the highlight of Landmannalaugar. Surrounded by rhyolite peaks and wilderness, this Landmannalaugar bathing place offers the perfect reward for your efforts. Remember to pack your swimsuit and towel.
Along the way, you’ll stop at Sigoldugljufur Canyon, often called the “Valley of Tears.” Here, dozens of turquoise waterfalls cascade into the gorge, creating one of Iceland’s most photogenic hidden gems, best enjoyed with guidance from a local expert.
With your guide leading the way, you’ll discover the best viewpoints for photographs and quiet moments of awe. Their local knowledge ensures you fully appreciate this hidden gem, far from the usual tourist paths, on an excursion suitable for travelers aged six and above.
This tour runs only between mid-June and mid-September, when the mountain roads are open to traffic. Traveling during this period ensures safer conditions and reliable access to Iceland’s remote highland landscapes.
Enjoy the colorful rhyolite mountains, hidden canyons, and natural hot springs on this unforgettable Landmannalaugar tour from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.
