Private Landmannalaugar Hiking tour from Reykjavik - Pathway to Paradise

by Nordur Travel Services ehf · Hiking & trekking · Reykjavík

4.80· 156 Google reviews of the operator
  • Beginners welcome
  • Eco-certified

from €1,832.51 per person

Next departure: Tue 27 Oct

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  • Duration

    13 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    May – Sep

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in Spanish, English

  • Departs

    07:00

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Private Day Tour to Landmannalaugar – A Journey into Iceland’s Highlands

Experience one of Iceland's most breathtaking natural wonders on a private day tour to Landmannalaugar, deep in the heart of the highlands. Designed for those seeking a more intimate and flexible adventure, this tour is led by a dedicated guide who tailors the experience to your interests and pace.

Your journey begins with private pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavik in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, perfectly suited for highland travel. As you head into the remote interior, your guide will share fascinating insights into Iceland’s unique geology, wildlife, and folklore. Along the way, the landscape shifts dramatically — from lush valleys to rugged lava fields and colorful rhyolite mountains.

Upon arrival in Landmannalaugar, you'll embark on an easy and scenic hike through a surreal terrain of multicolored hills, steaming vents, and ancient lava flows. The route is accessible to most fitness levels, with plenty of opportunities to pause for photos and soak in the views.

After the hike, you’ll have the option to relax in Landmannalaugar’s natural geothermal hot springs. With the mountains as your backdrop, it’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with nature before your private return drive to Reykjavik.

This exclusive tour offers a truly personal way to explore one of Iceland’s most iconic and remote landscapes — away from the crowds, and at your own pace.

Description from the operator, Nordur Travel Services ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Starting tour. Reykjavík pickup
  2. Welcome to Landmannalaugar!
  3. Return of Landmannalaugar
  4. Arrival in Reykjavík and end of the daytour

Included

  • Private guided day tour to Landmannalaugar from Reykjavik
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
  • Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle
  • Expert local guide providing commentary throughout the day
  • Easy guided hike through Landmannalaugar's scenic landscapes
  • Photo stops at key viewpoints and landmarks
  • Free time to relax or explore the area after the hike

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entry fees for bathrooms, showers, and hot springs

Good to know

  • Warm clothes and waterproof layer
  • Sturdy hiking shoes 
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Bathing suit and Towel

We recommend that you dress according to the weather conditions. Please keep in mind that the weather in Iceland is extremely variable, so we recommend dressing in layers and always bringing a waterproof outer layer.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is wind above the treeline and river levels after rain — the guide decides on the day. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Nordur Travel Services ehf decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Children under 8 cannot join this one.
  • Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 13 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Nordur Travel Services ehf is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Nordur Travel Services ehf

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Carsten Dederle

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Really enjoyed the Golden Circle Tour with Nordur. Always on time. Our guide was well educated and explained everything very well. We say fantastic nature.

  • Carolyn Stanley

    ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

    We did the Grundarfjordur Snaefellsnes tour (small group for cruises) with Lorenzo. It was fantastic. Lorenzo was a great guide, the scenery spectacular. It was a great taste of the Icelandic West Coast. A fabulous day, thank you.

  • Reme Amat Sánchez

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Great tour, i enjoy a lot, the guide speaks spanish very good. Wonderfull places.

  • Susan Millhouse

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    A brilliant tour with Marcos to the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall and a farm visit. He was witty, friendly and very informative all tour. The coffee and homemade cakes at the farm, plus the adorable horses, were a bonus. Highly recommended 🤩

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Hiking & trekking — questions people ask

When can you hike in Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September. The highland roads to Landmannalaugar are closed by snow the rest of the year, and the opening date shifts with the weather each summer. In season, day tours from Reykjavík (/experience/16823/) run about fourteen hours with a three- to five-hour guided hike and a soak in the hot river. If you have your own 4x4, the meet-on-location hike (/experience/254326/) skips the bus.

How hard is the Laugavegur trek?

Moderate to hard. It is 55 kilometres over four days from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, with river crossings, snow patches in July and weather that can turn to sleet in August. You do not need technical skills, but you need to carry a pack and walk five to eight hours a day. Guided treks (/experience/738812/) handle logistics and camping gear; the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) lets self-guided walkers carry a day pack only.

Can you hike to the volcano near Reykjavík?

Yes, when it is safe. The Reykjanes eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and around Grindavík have drawn hikers since 2021, and guided tours (/experience/629086/, /experience/620679/) follow the routes the Civil Protection authority has open. If there is an active eruption, access changes daily and tours adapt or pause. The lava is usually cooled and crusted; you see fresh black rock and steam, not flowing lava. Wear boots; the ground is rough.

What should I pack for a day hike in Iceland?

Waterproof jacket and trousers, not a poncho; the wind will shred it. Hiking boots with ankle support, wool or synthetic layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses and a packed lunch with two litres of water. In the highlands add a warm mid-layer even in July. Guides carry first aid and route knowledge, not your rain gear. Cotton jeans and trainers are the most common reason people have a miserable day.

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Where to stay for this tour

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