Mountains with their own colour palette
See rhyolite ridges, dark lava and geothermal ground. Summer reveals the colours; winter brings a very different, snow-covered landscape.
Landmannalaugar Super Jeep tour
Travel into the Highlands from Hella to colourful mountains, lava fields and geothermal landscapes. Choose a walk or a slower pace, with optional hotel transfers and lunch.
A landscape view; snow cover and colours change with the season.
Photo 1 of 8: Rhyolite mountains with patches of snow beneath a cloudy sky in Landmannalaugar.Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Around 8–10 hours
- Joining point
- Hella bus stop, Suðurlandsvegur
- Minimum age
- 6 years
- Walking
- Optional, conditions permitting
- Lunch
- Bring your own or add a lunchbox
- Guide
- English
- Season
- Year-round, weather permitting
Description
Travel into the Highlands from Hella to colourful mountains, lava fields and geothermal landscapes. Choose a walk or a slower pace, with optional hotel transfers and lunch.
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Reach Landmannalaugar in a modified SuperJeep, crossing rough Highland tracks with your guide. The journey takes you into a landscape of rhyolite mountains, lava fields and steaming ground.
At Landmannalaugar, choose a walk or take time to enjoy the scenery nearby. Bathing in the natural geothermal pool may be possible when conditions allow. The route and time outdoors change with the weather and season.
Colour, lava and open space
Choose your pace at Landmannalaugar
Take a walk or enjoy the nearby scenery. Bring swimwear if you would like to bathe in the natural pool when conditions allow.
The drive is part of the day
A modified SuperJeep takes you along rough Highland tracks. Your guide adapts the route and stops to the conditions.
Included in your Highland day
- SuperJeep journey from the Hella meeting point
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- Lunch, snacks and drinks unless you select the lunchbox add-on
- Paid hotel transfers unless selected
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Warm outdoor layers, a hat and gloves
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Sturdy walking boots or shoes
- Lunch, snacks and water, or select a lunchbox
- Swimwear and a towel if you hope to use the geothermal pool
Your experience
- Part 1
Travel into the volcanic Highlands
Set out in a modified SuperJeep through the Fjallabak landscape. Stops around Ljótipollur and Hekla depend on conditions; there is no fixed route for every departure.
- Part 2
Explore Landmannalaugar at your own pace
Enjoy the colourful mountain scenery, choose a walk or relax nearby. Access to trails and the geothermal pool depends on the weather and conditions.
Plan your day
Starting time
Choose a date to see departure times.
Starting location
Join at Hella bus stop on Suðurlandsvegur, or select the hotel transfers you need. Choose your transfer and return in Travel details.
- Only meet at Hella bus stop on Suðurlandsvegur, 850 Hella if you do not need pickup or drop-off. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. If you select transfers, follow the instructions for your chosen pickup and return instead.
- If you choose hotel transfers, enter your accommodation. Your confirmation contains the joining instructions.
Meet at Hella bus stop
Only meet at Hella bus stop on Suðurlandsvegur, 850 Hella if you do not need pickup or drop-off. Otherwise follow your selected transfer instructions.
Get directionsWho can join
For ages 6 and over. The SuperJeep journey can be rough; walks are optional and depend on conditions.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Highland tracks can be rough and walking surfaces uneven.
Cancellation terms
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. Cancellation policy.
A few useful answers
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Hella bus stop on Suðurlandsvegur, 850 Hella. Arrive 15 minutes before the departure shown in Travel details. You can also select hotel transfers and enter your accommodation.
Do I have to hike?
No. Walks are optional, so you can choose a slower pace near the base area. Any walk is adapted to the weather and conditions, and paths may be uneven or snow-covered.
Can I swim in the geothermal pool?
Bathing may be possible when conditions allow. Bring swimwear and a towel if you would like to try it. Pool access is not guaranteed for every departure.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in the base ticket. Bring your own food or add a lunchbox for the travellers who want one. It contains a sandwich, biscuits, skyr, fruit and juice or water. Contact us before booking if you have dietary requirements.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hella and Hvolsvöllur pickup and return are listed as free add-ons. Selfoss/Vík and Reykjavík transfers cost extra per person, each way, and have a stated minimum of two people. Choose pickup and return separately and enter where you are staying.
What is different in winter?
Winter can bring deep snow and a longer, slower drive. The colourful slopes may be hidden, and walking, pool access and viewpoints depend on the conditions. Allow around 8–10 hours from Hella, plus any hotel-transfer time.
Can I make this a private tour?
A private-tour upgrade is listed for bookings of at least three people. It is an additional charge for the booking, on top of the tour tickets.