Iceland · Trekking

Landmannalaugar and the Valley of Tears

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Landmannalaugar in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve
  • 02 See the colorful rhyolite mountains and lava fields
  • 03 Join a guided hike toward Brennisteinsalda, the Sulfur Wave
  • 04 Relax in a natural geothermal pool
  • 05 Stop at Hjálparfoss waterfall and its basalt formations
  • 06 Explore Sigöldugljúfur, the Valley of Tears
  • 07 Travel to and from Reykjavík with an English-speaking guide
  • 08 Enjoy free WiFi on the bus

Travel deep into Iceland’s Highlands on a full-day adventure to Landmannalaugar, a striking landscape of colorful rhyolite mountains, lava fields, hot springs, and dramatic canyons. This tour combines scenic stops with time to experience one of the country’s most remarkable hiking areas.

Along the way, visit Hjálparfoss, a beautiful two-stepped waterfall framed by unusual basalt formations, and discover Sigöldugljúfur, the “Valley of Tears,” known for its spring-fed streams, clear waterfalls, and vivid vegetation. In Landmannalaugar, join a guided hike toward Brennisteinsalda, the Sulfur Wave, then enjoy time to soak in a natural hot pool surrounded by Iceland’s raw volcanic scenery.

Travel deep into Iceland’s Highlands on a full-day adventure to Landmannalaugar, a striking landscape of colorful rhyolite mountains, lava fields, hot springs, and dramatic canyons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Reykjavik, Landmannalaugar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hjálparfoss - Help's fall

Hjálparfoss is a beautiful, two stepped waterfall that cascades down into a large plunge pool that is surrounded by very unique basalt rock formations.

The surrounding area is called Hjálp or “help” because when people had to travel from the north to the south over the highlands of Iceland they had to travel through the harsh and desolated Sprengisandur route. It was usually very hard to find a place in this desert route to feed the horses and when arriving to the the lush area near Hjálparfoss people thought of it as a help, because finally there was grass for the horses to bite after this long journey.

Landmannalaugar - Hike and natural pool

Welcome to Landmannalaugar in Iceland. We will stop here for couple of hours. The guide will offer you a hike up to Brennisteinsalda or the Sulfur Wave. During the hike your are surrounded by nature so peculiar that you would hardly be surprised if you saw an elf running by. The colorful rhyolite mountains and some small hot springs scattered all over close to Brennisteinsalda with a mystical steam rising up from them. When returning to the huts, after about two hours of hiking, there still is enough time to take a bath in the natural pool.

Sigöldugljúfur - The Valley of Tears

The magical Sigöldugljúfur canyon has become one of the main in Iceland. It is quite an extraordinary natural wonder with its many small spring-fed streams, small ponds, crystal clear waterfalls, colorful vegetation, and fascinating cliffs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Hiking
  • Bathing in a natural hot pool
  • Landmannalaugar facility fee
  • Transfer to/from Reykjavik
  • Free WiFi in the bus

What's Not Included

  • FOOD AND DRINKS

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..

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