We depart from the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. On this tour we drive the mountain road F208 to Landmannalaugar. The F208 is a challenging mountain route only suitable for 4×4 vehicles. It takes us through some of Iceland’s most stunning and rugged landscapes in the highlands of Iceland and offers access to various natural attractions. The route is challenging but incredibly rewarding for those who want to experience the untouched and dramatic natural beauty of the highlands of Iceland.

On our way our guide will give a briefing about Skaftáreldar as we drive through the lava from the Skaftáreldar eruptions on our way to F208. We will stop in Hólaskjól Highlands Centre where we look at the hidden waterfall that has no name. From there we will drive in your 4×4 vehicle to the Eldgjá Canyon.

Eldgjá is a fissure created by eruptions that took place in the year 934. The fissure is 60 km long and forms a canyon that extends from the mountain Gjátindur to the glacier Mýrdalsjökull in the southeast. We will observe the fissure and take a good look at the waterfall Ófærufoss. Eldgjá Canyon is placed in the Vatnajökull National park.

The total lava flow from the Eldgjá eruption is estimated to be around 19 km3. That makes the Eldgjá eruption the most volumetric lava flow from one eruption in historical time. The origins of the Eldgjá eruption are from the Katla volcano system. We will have a few alternatives if travelers want to do a short hike for 1 – 2 hours depending on the wants of the travelers.

From Eldgjá we follow the 4×4 track through the mountains to Landmannalaugar. We will drive through several rivers and streams on our way.

Landmannalaugar is well known for its colorful mountains, hot springs, and beautiful lava fields. We stop for a while in Landmannalaugar. Travelers can take a bath in one of the hot springs and relax before we drive back. Hiking is optional for those who are willing to wear down their hiking boots. We stop for 3 hours in Landmannalaugar. Our guide will offer a 2 hour trek through the Laugahraun Lava to Brennisteinsalda and back to Landmannalaugar through the Grænagil Canyon. This trek is 4,5 km and not technically complex. We will observe bubbling rivers, geothermal hot springs, beautiful lava, and colorful mountains.

Landmannalaugar is in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. It is a protected wilderness area that is known for its rugged and dramatic landscapes, geothermal features, colorful rhyolite mountains, and pristine wilderness.

The tours are private tours and activities in the tour can be tailor made for the group.

Tour highlights

• Hólaskjól Highland Center and the hidden waterfall
• Eldgjá canyon and the waterfall Ófærufoss in the national park Vatnajökull
• F208 mountain road through the highlands
• Landmannalaugar in Fjallabak Nature Reserve
• Relaxing in natural geothermal hot spring for those that are interested.
• Grænagil
• Geothermal activity

included

• Pickup and drop off at hotels in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
• Day tour in 4×4 vehicle suitable for the highland’s roads
• Facility fee in Landmannalaugar
• Facility fee in Hólaskjól Highlands Center
• Professional guide
• Flexible program depending on the needs and wants of the travelers.

explore with professionals

• Professional guides with local knowledge of the highlands
• Specialized super jeeps suitable for the rough mountain tracks in the highlands of Iceland
• Our base camp is in Hólaskjól Highlands Center, we operate many of our tours from there.
• Safety and backup
• Our vehicles are equipped with Satellite phones and VHF radio for emergency backup.

what to bring

• Lunch pack for the day
• Hiking boots or some good shoes for those that are willing to hike.
• Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
• Headwear
• Gloves
• Bathing suit
• Towel

pickup and Drop off

We pick up and drop off at hotels in Kirkjubæjarklaustur. For travelers outside of the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area, we have a pickup place on the N1 gas station in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Pickup and drop off places in the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur:

• Hotel Laki
• Magma Hotel
• Hotel Klaustur
• Klausturhof Guesthouse
• Adventure Hotel Geirland
• Hunkubakkar Guesthouse
• N1 Gas Station Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Pickup time is 08:30

• Lunch pack for the day
• Hiking boots or some good shoes for those that are willing to hike.
• Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
• Headwear
• Gloves
• Bathing suit
• Towel