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Take the road less traveled on a Landmannalaugar super jeep tour from Vik and spend a full day crossing the Icelandic Highlands in a small group. This 9-hour Landmannalaugar day trip is made for travelers staying in South Iceland who want a summer guided excursion to remote volcanic landscapes, hidden mountain lakes, and places most people never reach.
Landmannalaugar is known for its colorful rhyolite mountains, geothermal areas, and volcanic terrain shaped over time. From Vik, a Landmannalaugar super jeep tour offers a practical way to reach the area without dealing with rough roads on your own.
Traveling in a small group with a local driver guide adds flexibility, safety, and helpful insight along the way. With round-trip transfers from Vik included, the entire Landmannalaugar excursion stays simple and well-paced.
The day begins with a morning pickup in Vik, where a local driver guide leads the super jeep toward the Icelandic Highlands. The drive moves from paved roads onto rough gravel tracks, opening up to wide valleys, volcanic terrain, and river crossings.
The first stop is Landmannalaugar, where volcanic mountains rise above steaming geothermal areas, like the well-known Landmannalaugar Hot Spring. Time here allows for a short hike through the surrounding hills. If conditions permit, you can also enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot spring, so bringing a swimsuit is recommended.
Your journey into Iceland’s remote Highlands leads to Langasjor, a remote mountain lake that even many locals have never visited. Its deep blue water sits below rugged ridgelines, offering space to walk around, take photos, and enjoy the open views of the surrounding.
The landscape then shifts to Hnausahraun, an ancient lava field shaped by past eruptions. Wide volcanic plains and rough black rock clearly show the forces that shaped Iceland’s interior.
The Landmannalaugar tour continues to Blautulon, a quiet blue lake set among softly shaped mountains and green surroundings. This stop offers time to slow down, take photos, and enjoy the calm atmosphere of the Highlands, far from busy and usual travel routes.
The final stop is Eldgja, the largest volcanic canyon system in the world, stretching over 25 miles (40 kilometers). Standing along its edges, it’s easy to grasp the scale of the eruption that shaped this area, with deep cracks, mossy slopes, and lava formations visible across the landscape.
The route may change during the day based on weather and road conditions in the highlands. The local driver guide adjusts the plan as needed to keep the day safe and organized.
After a full day of exploring, the return journey follows the route back toward Vik. Arrival is in the early evening, marking the end of your Landmannalaugar day trip in Iceland’s least visited and most striking landscapes.
Experience a Landmannalaugar super jeep tour from Vik that travels deep into lesser-visited Icelandic Highlands, reaching volcanic landscapes, hidden lakes, and remote terrain most travelers never see. Check availability now by choosing a date.
