Landmannalaugar and the Highlands Private Tour

by Iceland Adventures ehf · ATV & buggy · Highlands

from €1,199 per vehicle

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Landmannalaugar and the Highlands Private Tour — Iceland Adventures ehf

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Duration
13 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
May – Sep
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Starts at
Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall
101 Vonarstræti, Reykjavík
Guide
Guided in English, Italian
Departs
07:30
Minimum age
10
Cancellation
Free until 999 days before

Meeting point, in Iceland Adventures ehf's words: Hello. We are excited to meet you soon! The meeting point is: Bus Stop 1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall Get ready for your adventure. See you there :)

About this experience

Welcome to our Landmannalaugar day tour, where you'll experience the natural beauty of Iceland's highlands.

Before reaching the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, we'll visit two stunning waterfalls: Haifoss, Iceland's third-highest waterfall, and the hidden gem of Sigöldugljúfur. Both will take your breath away with their impressive heights and picturesque surroundings.

Once we arrive in Landmannalaugar, you'll be greeted by a wonderland of natural hot springs, geothermal vents, and hiking trails. The area's colorful mountains, created by volcanic activity, will make you feel like you're on another planet.

Our experienced guide will lead you on a hike through the area, taking you to the best viewpoints and telling you all about the geology and history of the region.

This tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers who want to experience the rugged beauty of Iceland's highlands.

Description from the operator, Iceland Adventures ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Meeting Point
First Stop - Haifoss
Second Stop - Sigöldugljúfur
Third Stop - Landmannalaugar
End of the Tour

Included

Private transportation

Not included

Each guest has to buy its own food. It’s highly recommended to have packed lunch with you. A stop can be made to buy food on the way.

Good to know

For a this tour in the Highlands it would be a good idea to bring a small backpack to carry essentials such as a camera, extra layers of clothing, gloves, snacks and drinks. Comfortable hiking shoes or boots are strongly recommended.

Additionally, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or other head covering can be useful to protect from the sun. A rain jacket or poncho may also be useful in case of inclement weather.

It's also recommended to bring a refillable water bottle as well as a power bank or extra battery for electronic devices.

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour
Please be sure to specify where you desire your pick-up.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 999 days before departure, then 50% of the price within 6 days. 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 storm-force wind — rain and mud do not cancel it. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Iceland Adventures 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.
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.
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 999 days 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 10 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

Iceland Adventures 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 →

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.

ATV & buggy — questions people ask

Where can you ride ATVs in Iceland?

In two very different places on this site. Near Reykjavík, the Hafnarfjörður lava fields, twenty minutes from town, host the ATV combos with caving, horses and whale watching (/experience/292/, /experience/1603/). In the Westfjords, Activity Tours runs one-hour and three-hour rides from Drangsnes and Djúpavík on the Strandir coast (/experience/1176229/, /experience/1167831/), with fjord views and almost no other traffic. The Westfjords rides are better; Reykjavík is easier to reach.

Do I need a driving licence to ride an ATV in Iceland?

Yes, a full valid car licence to drive one. Passengers ride behind the driver and do not need a licence, but minimum ages apply for both; check the tour page. Bring the physical licence card. Standard pricing puts two people on one ATV, with a single-rider supplement if you want your own. Buggies (/experience/7689/) are side-by-side and more car-like, if you are unsure about balancing an ATV.

What do I wear for an ATV tour?

Old clothes and closed shoes. The operator gives you a helmet, overalls, gloves and often a balaclava, because Icelandic tracks are mud in summer and slush in winter and you will get sprayed. Wear warm layers underneath; you are sitting still in the wind. Sunglasses or goggles help with grit. Leave anything white at the hotel. A shower afterwards is not optional.

Is ATV riding in Iceland dangerous?

It carries real risk, which is why the licence rules exist. You ride in a line behind a guide at a set pace on marked tracks, so the danger is mostly in overconfidence on loose gravel or steep sections. Follow the guide's speed and keep your feet on the footrests. Travel insurance that covers motorised activities is worth checking before you book; some standard policies exclude ATVs.