Private Landmannalaugar Hiking tour from Reykjavik - Pathway to Paradise

by Nordur Travel Services ehf · Hiking & trekking · private · Reykjavík

4.80(134) · operator on Google
Private Landmannalaugar Hiking tour from Reykjavik - Pathway to Paradise — Nordur Travel Services ehf

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  • Duration

    13 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    May – Sep

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE, EN, ES

  • Departs

    07:00

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Private Day Tour to Landmannalaugar – A Journey into Iceland’s Highlands

Experience one of Iceland's most breathtaking natural wonders on a private day tour to Landmannalaugar, deep in the heart of the highlands. Designed for those seeking a more intimate and flexible adventure, this tour is led by a dedicated guide who tailors the experience to your interests and pace.

Your journey begins with private pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavik in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, perfectly suited for highland travel. As you head into the remote interior, your guide will share fascinating insights into Iceland’s unique geology, wildlife, and folklore. Along the way, the landscape shifts dramatically — from lush valleys to rugged lava fields and colorful rhyolite mountains.

Upon arrival in Landmannalaugar, you'll embark on an easy and scenic hike through a surreal terrain of multicolored hills, steaming vents, and ancient lava flows. The route is accessible to most fitness levels, with plenty of opportunities to pause for photos and soak in the views.

After the hike, you’ll have the option to relax in Landmannalaugar’s natural geothermal hot springs. With the mountains as your backdrop, it’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with nature before your private return drive to Reykjavik.

This exclusive tour offers a truly personal way to explore one of Iceland’s most iconic and remote landscapes — away from the crowds, and at your own pace.

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. Welcome to Landmannalaugar!
  3. Return of Landmannalaugar
  4. Arrival in Reykjavík and end of the daytour

Included

  • Private guided day tour to Landmannalaugar from Reykjavik
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
  • Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle
  • Expert local guide providing commentary throughout the day
  • Easy guided hike through Landmannalaugar's scenic landscapes
  • Photo stops at key viewpoints and landmarks
  • Free time to relax or explore the area after the hike

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entry fees for bathrooms, showers, and hot springs

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.

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 wind above the treeline and river levels after rain — the guide decides on the day. 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 →

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

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

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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.

  • Reme Amat Sánchez

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Great tour, i enjoy a lot, the guide speaks spanish very good. Wonderfull places.

  • Lee Prescott

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    My sister and I booked a Golden Circle tour with Nordur Travel. They communicated well with us prior to the trip providing pick up details and any changes to the programme. Lara the guide was very good - friendly and informative and considered the needs of the group. I would happily recommend the company.

  • Winnifred Eames

    ★★★★★ · 7 months ago

    Unfortunately we didn’t get to see the Northern Lights, even though we had 2 goes at it! Each trip took us to different places, and although the forecast was apparently very good on the second attempt, we still didn’t see any, despite the enthusiasm and knowledge of both guides. Laura was the perfect guide, with her knowledge and enthusiasm. The hot chocolate drink and pastries were very welcome, and the dark skies on the second night were quite spectacular on their own!

  • Tobias S.

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    The tour with Magda was super, she told us a lot of information about Landmannalaugar and the hike was really beautiful! Relaxing in the hot spring at the end was also very nice. All in all a great adventure 👍

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Hiking & trekking — questions people ask

When can you hike in Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September. The highland roads to Landmannalaugar are closed by snow the rest of the year, and the opening date shifts with the weather each summer. In season, day tours from Reykjavík (/experience/16823/) run about fourteen hours with a three- to five-hour guided hike and a soak in the hot river. If you have your own 4x4, the meet-on-location hike (/experience/254326/) skips the bus.

How hard is the Laugavegur trek?

Moderate to hard. It is 55 kilometres over four days from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, with river crossings, snow patches in July and weather that can turn to sleet in August. You do not need technical skills, but you need to carry a pack and walk five to eight hours a day. Guided treks (/experience/738812/) handle logistics and camping gear; the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) lets self-guided walkers carry a day pack only.

Can you hike to the volcano near Reykjavík?

Yes, when it is safe. The Reykjanes eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and around Grindavík have drawn hikers since 2021, and guided tours (/experience/629086/, /experience/620679/) follow the routes the Civil Protection authority has open. If there is an active eruption, access changes daily and tours adapt or pause. The lava is usually cooled and crusted; you see fresh black rock and steam, not flowing lava. Wear boots; the ground is rough.

What should I pack for a day hike in Iceland?

Waterproof jacket and trousers, not a poncho; the wind will shred it. Hiking boots with ankle support, wool or synthetic layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses and a packed lunch with two litres of water. In the highlands add a warm mid-layer even in July. Guides carry first aid and route knowledge, not your rain gear. Cotton jeans and trainers are the most common reason people have a miserable day.

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