Landmannalaugar and Eldgjá Canyon Super Jeep Private Tour
A full-day journey through volcanic canyons, colorful rhyolite mountains, and geothermal hot springs in the heart of Iceland's highlands.
This private tour takes small groups of up to four travelers deep into Iceland's highlands via the rugged F208 mountain road, covering the volcanic Eldgjá Canyon and the celebrated Landmannalaugar hot springs and lava fields in a single extraordinary day.
Departing from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, the route passes through lava fields shaped by the historic Skaftáreldar eruptions before reaching Hólaskjól Highland Centre, where a hidden, unnamed waterfall marks the gateway to the interior. The F208 is accessible only to 4x4 vehicles, keeping the terrain wild and the experience genuinely remote.
Eldgjá, a volcanic fissure 60 kilometers long that was created by an eruption in 934 AD, represents the largest recorded lava-flow eruption in human history. Travelers walk to the waterfall Ófærufoss within Vatnajökull National Park and can choose from short hiking options of one to two hours depending on the group's pace.
At Landmannalaugar, inside the protected Fjallabak Nature Reserve, the group spends three hours exploring geothermal pools, bubbling rivers, and the vivid rhyolite peaks. A guided 4.5-kilometer trek through the Laugahraun lava field, past Brennisteinsalda and through Grænagil Canyon, is offered for those who want more than a soak in the natural hot spring.
Tour Highlights
Soak in a natural geothermal hot spring at Landmannalaugar inside the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.
Drive the F208 highland mountain road through some of Iceland's most remote and dramatic landscapes.
Visit the waterfall Ófærufoss inside Eldgjá Canyon, set within Vatnajökull National Park.
Explore the Laugahraun lava field and Grænagil Canyon on a guided 4.5-kilometer walking route.
Stop at Hólaskjól Highland Centre and discover an unnamed hidden waterfall accessible only from this route.
Learn about the Skaftáreldar eruptions and the Eldgjá fissure, the largest lava-flow eruption in recorded history.
Travel in a specialized super jeep equipped with satellite phone and VHF radio for safety in the highlands.
Itinerary
The tour begins with hotel pickup in the village. The guide provides a briefing on the Skaftáreldar eruptions as the vehicle crosses the historic lava fields on the way to the F208 highland road.
The group stops at Hólaskjól, the operational base for highland tours in this region. Travelers visit a hidden waterfall with no official name, tucked away from the main highland routes.
The 60-kilometer volcanic fissure of Eldgjá, formed in 934 AD and rooted in the Katla volcano system, is the next destination. Travelers observe the canyon walls and the waterfall Ófærufoss, with optional hiking of one to two hours available within Vatnajökull National Park.
The super jeep continues along the 4x4 track through the highlands, crossing rivers and streams on the way to Landmannalaugar. The drive itself offers continuous views of Iceland's highland interior.
Three hours are allocated at Landmannalaugar for bathing in the geothermal hot spring or joining the guided 4.5-kilometer trek through Laugahraun lava, past Brennisteinsalda, and back through Grænagil Canyon. The area sits within the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.
The group drives back through the highlands and is dropped off at the original pickup locations in Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The program is flexible and can be adjusted to the group's preferences throughout the day.
What Is Included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kirkjubæjarklaustur
- Private full-day tour in a super jeep suitable for highland roads
- Professional guide with local highland knowledge
- Facility fee at Landmannalaugar
- Facility fee at Hólaskjól Highlands Centre
- Flexible program adapted to the group's needs
- Satellite phone and VHF radio for safety backup
Not Included
- Lunch pack for the day
- Hiking boots or suitable footwear
- Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
- Headwear and gloves
- Bathing suit and towel
Important Information
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This private tour to Landmannalaugar and Eldgjá Canyon departs from Kirkjubæjarklaustur and accommodates up to four travelers. The itinerary is tailored to your group's pace and interests.
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