Landmannalaugar Hot Springs and Hike in the Highlands
11 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
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Language Offered
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Overview
Discover the waterfalls, volcanoes and hot pools of south Iceland's Landmannalauger region on this day trip from Reykjavik. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, behold the barren beauty of Landmannalauger, located in the spectacular Highlands of Iceland, an area of rocky deserts, multicolored mountains and geothermal springs. Learn how volcanic eruptions and lava streams have shaped the landscapes through the ages; visit the magnificent Hjalparfoss waterfall; stop to bathe in a natural warm-water pool; and gaze up at mighty Hekla, Iceland's best-known and most active volcano.
Reykjavik day trip to Landmannalauger
See southern Iceland's natural beauty
Visit Hjalparfoss waterfall and admire Landmannalauger's colorful mountains
Relax in a natural pool
See the Hekla volcano
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
English speaking tour guide
Transport by coach
Service fee in Landmannalaugar
Exclusions
Meals are not included in the tour, unless mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure point
Centrally located Reykjavik hotels or Reykjavik Cruise Port .The city of Reykjavík has issued a ban for tourist vehicles in the city center. Pick-ups from hotels in the city center are not possible from directly in front of the hotel .All passengers should instead come to the nearest Bus pick-up point. Their hotel can assist them with finding the closest pick-up point
Departure Time
8:30amHotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time.
Return Details
Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 7:30pm
What To Expect
After pickup from your Reykjavik hotel, relax into your air-conditioned coach and journey into south Iceland. As you travel, take in the stark landscapes and hear about the country's volcanic history from your informative guide.Venture into the region known as the Highlands of Iceland "” an area of blackened rocky deserts, volcanoes, ice caps, hot springs and weather-beaten mountain peaks. Then, admire the scenery as you head into the Landmannalauger area: a geothermal region in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve sometimes known as the "˜The Pearl of the Central Highlands.'Ogle the multicolored rocky mountains as you venture through the Pjorsardalur Valley, and learn how the different colors have been formed by centuries of volcanic eruptions. Stop to view the double cascades of the Hjalparfoss waterfall, and hear how the vegetation around the fall made it a vital watering stop for early Icelandic travelers and their horses.Then, take a break at one of Landmannalauger's natural geothermal pools. If you wish, take a dip in the soothing, hot waters and lie back to absorb the idyllic backdrop of jagged mountains and dark lava fields.Back aboard your coach, drive west to see Iceland's most active and famous volcano, Hekla. Hear how it was once believed to be an entrance to hell, and how its eruptions through the centuries have coated the landscapes in thick layers of pumice and ash.Later, cross the scenic Hellisheidi plateau, passing through wild, open heathlands on your drive back to Reykjavik, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.Please note: this tour operates from June to September only
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The supplier reserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary if weather is not permitting
It is recommended to wear hiking boots on the tour, and that passengers should bring a towel and swimsuit if they want to bathe in the hot pool
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.