Private Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Transfer — All Year
A full-day private journey through Iceland's volcanic highlands, accessible in every season.
The private Landmannalaugar Super Jeep tour takes small groups deep into Iceland's interior aboard a modified off-road vehicle, crossing volcanic desert landscapes that are otherwise unreachable by standard transport. Departing from Reykjavik, the route covers an exceptional range of natural landmarks — waterfalls, hydro craters, coloured lakes, and an active volcano — before arriving at one of the most visited highland reserves in Iceland. This private format means the pace, stops, and overall experience are shaped entirely around your group.
Landmannalaugar is a nature reserve situated within the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the central highlands, known for its rhyolite mountains streaked with ochre, green, and deep red. The area hosts a natural geothermal hot spring at the edge of a lava field, a bathing site that has drawn visitors since the fifteenth century. In winter, the surrounding landscape shifts dramatically, making the destination worthwhile across all twelve months of the year.
The route to Landmannalaugar passes through Þjórsárdalur valley, alongside the Hjálparfoss and Háifoss waterfalls, and through sections of the highland interior where hydro-electric infrastructure sits quietly within the terrain. The volcanic crater Ljótipollur, filled with a deep cobalt lake, and the turquoise waters of Frostastaðavatn are among the most visually striking stops along the way. The return route passes close to Hekla, Iceland's most active volcano in recent decades.
Tour Highlights
Visit Háifoss, a 122-metre waterfall framed by layered rock formations, and nearby Hjálparfoss on the drive into the highlands.
Stop at the volcanic crater Ljótipollur, which holds a vivid cobalt-blue lake at its base — one of the most photographed spots in the Icelandic highlands.
Pause at Frostastaðavatn, a highland lake known for its striking turquoise colouration and isolated setting within the volcanic interior.
Soak in the natural geothermal hot spring at Landmannalaugar, set at the edge of a historic lava field and open to bathers year-round.
Drive close to Hekla volcano on the return leg via Dómadalur, passing through the flanks of Iceland's most persistently active volcanic system.
Travel exclusively as a private group in a purpose-modified Super Jeep designed for Iceland's highland river crossings and rough volcanic terrain.
The tour operates year-round and can be configured as a one-way or two-way transfer depending on your itinerary in Iceland.
Itinerary Overview
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Reykjavik and the group heads south and east toward the highland interior. An early stop in Þjórsárdalur valley introduces the landscape before the terrain becomes more remote.
The route includes stops at two notable waterfalls: Hjálparfoss, set within a basalt column landscape, and Háifoss, which drops 122 metres into a gorge surrounded by coloured rock strata. A stop at a small local market near this stretch allows the group to collect provisions for the day.
The Super Jeep crosses the highland interior, a vast volcanic sand desert punctuated by isolated green patches. Stops include Ljótipollur, a crater lake of deep blue, and Frostastaðavatn, a turquoise highland lake rarely visited by standard tour vehicles.
Arriving at Landmannalaugar, the group has time to explore the rhyolite mountain scenery, take a short hike on one of the marked trails, or enter the natural geothermal hot spring at the edge of the lava field. Time at the reserve is flexible and adapted to the group's preferences.
The return route follows the Dómadalur corridor, passing through the volcanic zone surrounding Hekla. The guide will position the vehicle for a close view of the volcano before the group continues back toward Reykjavik.
The journey concludes with drop-off at your hotel or a central point in Reykjavik after approximately eleven hours. The exact end time will vary depending on conditions and stops made during the day.
What Is Included
Included
- Private Super Jeep with experienced highland guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
- All fuel and vehicle costs
- Stops at highland lakes, craters, and waterfalls en route
- Access to Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve
- Flexible itinerary adapted to weather and group preference
Not Included
- Food, snacks, and beverages
- Entry to any paid facilities at the reserve
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
Reserve Your Private Highland Day
This is a private tour with limited daily availability. Booking in advance is strongly recommended, particularly during peak travel periods in summer and over the winter holiday season.
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