Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hella

by Nordur Travel Services ehf · Lagoons & spas · Reykjavík

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Next departure: Tue 1 Jun

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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

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure into the vibrant and ethereal landscapes of Landmannalaugar, a jewel of the Icelandic Highlands. This full-day guided tour combines scenic transfers, exhilarating hiking, and the chance to relax in natural hot springs, all set against a backdrop of unique geological wonders.

Morning Pick-up in Reykjavík (06:30 AM – 07:00 AM):

Your exciting day begins bright and early with pickups in Reykjavík. Our Guide will start collecting travelers at designated bus stops around 6:30 AM. Please be ready and waiting at your chosen stop at this time. The official departure from Reykjavík is 7:00 AM. 

Hella Stop (Olís Petrol/Gas Station) (08:20 AM – 08:45 AM):

We'll arrive in Hella around 8:20 AM for a brief but important stop. This is your chance to use the facilities, grab a coffee, or make any last-minute purchases of food or drinks. Our doors will open for passenger check-in at 08:30-08:40 AM, and we'll officially depart from Hella at 08:45 AM, continuing our journey deeper into the highlands.

Landmannalaugar Base Camp Arrival (11:00 AM):

We are scheduled to arrive at the stunning Landmannalaugar base camp around 11:00 AM.

Guided Hiking in Landmannalaugar (11:10 AM – 3:00 PM):

At 11:10 AM, your guided hiking adventure begins. Prepare for an approximately 5-hour roundtrip hike through Landmannalaugar's extraordinary landscapes. Your guide will lead you through a wonderland of colorful rhyolite mountains, expansive lava fields, and unique obsidian formations, all while pointing out fascinating geothermal activity. Safety is paramount: please be aware of uneven trails and potential stream crossings. It is crucial to dress in layers, bring waterproof gear, and carry enough lunch and water for the hike.

Landmannalaugar Free Time (3:00 PM – 3:50 PM):

After your invigorating hike, you'll have some well-deserved free time from 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM. This is your opportunity to enjoy an optional relaxing bath in the famous natural hot springs (don't forget your swimsuit and towel.), grab a refreshing drink, or simply take a moment to absorb the incredible surroundings.

Landmannalaugar Departure (3:50 PM – 4:00 PM):

At 3:50 PM, our doors will open for passenger check-in. We aim for an official departure from Landmannalaugar at 4:00 PM, beginning our scenic journey back towards Reykjavík.

Return to Hella Drop-off (6:25 PM – 6:40 PM):

We will arrive back in Hella around 6:25 PM. Some guests will conclude their tour here. We'll make another brief stop for a toilet break and any final optional food purchases before departing for Reykjavík at 6:40 PM.

Arrival in Reykjavík & Tour End (~8:00 PM):

Our estimated arrival back in Reykjavík is around 8:00 PM, with drop-offs at the designated stops. We sincerely hope you had a wonderful day filled with breathtaking sights and unforgettable memories. 

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. Hella pick-up. Bus Stop - Olís Petrol/Gas Station
  3. Welcome to Landmannalaugar!
  4. Return of Landmannalaugar
  5. Hella dropoff. Bus Stop - Olís Petrol/Gas Station
  6. Arrival in Reykjavík and end of the daytour

Included

  • Pickup and dropoff in private Arctic Yeti 4x4 vehicle
  • Professional and certified guide from Arctic Yeti
  • Guided tour in English and Spanish to Landmannalaugar
  • Small group size (1:16 ratio) 

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.

This activity is not recommended for women in advanced stages of pregnancy. The decision to participate and book the activity is ultimately at the individual’s own discretion and responsibility.

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 closed F-roads or a highland storm — decided by the Road Administration and the driver. 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 →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper South Coast Adventure in Spanish: Small Group Day Tour from Reykjavik from Nordur Travel Services ehf is €124 — €56 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Nordur Travel Services ehf · €180Nordur Travel Services ehf · €124
How long it runs13 hours10 hours

The €56 buys you 3 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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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Lagoons & spas — questions people ask

Is the Blue Lagoon worth it or is it too touristy?

It is busy and it is worth it, once. The water is milky blue from silica, the setting in the Reykjanes lava is unlike anywhere else, and it sits twenty minutes from Keflavík Airport, so it fits an arrival or departure day. Book a time slot in advance; it sells out. If crowds bother you, go early morning or after 20:00. The Secret Lagoon or Fontana on the Golden Circle are calmer and cheaper alternatives.

Can I do the Blue Lagoon on the way to or from the airport?

Yes, and it is the best way to use it. Transfers like IceTransfer's Keflavík to Blue Lagoon to Reykjavík (/experience/1036423/) or the reverse (/experience/1036419/) stop at the lagoon for a few hours with your luggage stored. Allow at least three hours at the lagoon and check that your slot lines up with your flight. Note that the Reykjanes eruptions have closed the lagoon at short notice; check its status before travelling.

What is the difference between the Secret Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon?

The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir is a simple, warm geothermal pool with a bubbling hot spring beside it and basic changing rooms. It is on the Golden Circle, so it slots into a sightseeing day (/experience/17050/, /experience/624446/). The Blue Lagoon is a spa: silica masks, swim-up bar, saunas and a price to match. If you want a soak after a day of waterfalls, Secret Lagoon. If you want the spa day, Blue Lagoon.

Do I have to shower naked before a pool in Iceland?

Yes, at every public pool and most lagoons. Swimwear off, wash thoroughly with soap, swimwear on, then into the water. It is a hygiene rule because Icelandic pools use very little chlorine, and it is taken seriously. Changing rooms are single-sex with open showers; some larger lagoons have a few private cubicles. Nobody looks. It feels odd for thirty seconds and then it does not.

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