Landmannalaugar is coloured rhyolite mountains and a hot river to bathe in; Þórsmörk is a green valley between three glaciers. Both need a super jeep or highland bus and both are mostly summer-only. For colour and a soak, Landmannalaugar. For greenery and walking between glaciers, Þórsmörk.
The short version
Landmannalaugar is coloured rhyolite mountains and a hot river to bathe in; Þórsmörk is a green valley between three glaciers.
Typical fares are close: €289 for Landmannalaugar and €312 for Þórsmörk.
Cheapest seats we sell: €180 (Landmannalaugar) and €264 (Þórsmörk), per person.
19 bookable tours from 13 operators on one side, 8 from 5 on the other.
Side by side
Landmannalaugar
Þórsmörk
Cheapest per person
€180
€264
Typical (median) per person
€289
€312
Usual length
11 h
8 h
Tours we sell
19
8
Operators
13
5
Days with a departure (next 360)
359
358
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical super jeeps tour across the whole catalogue is €339 (range €117–€2569).
Pick Landmannalaugar if…
•You want the rainbow mountains and a natural hot pool.
•You are visiting from late June to September.
Pick Þórsmörk if…
•You want to walk among birch woods and glacier tongues.
from €191 per person★4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price for hiking & trekking tours
Moderate · from age 10 · pickup included
14 h · from Reykjavík
Age 10+
Family friendly
Free cancellation 24 h
Discover the colorful rhyolite mountains, steaming hot springs, and dramatic lava fields of Landmannalaugar on this full‑day hiking adventure from Reykjavík
People staying on the south coast who want the highland…
7 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur
Book the night before
Meet at Midgard Base Camp in…
Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) Nature Reserve is one of Iceland’s most captivating landscapes. Known for its expansive views, secluded waterfalls, dramatic canyons, birch forests, and glacier vistas.
65% above the €187 typical for hiking & trekking tours
Fit walkers who want a full day on Þórsmörk's trails with a…
8 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur
Age 13+
Family friendly
Book the night before
Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) Nature Reserve is among Iceland’s most stunning landscapes, celebrated for its striking mountains, glacier vistas, hidden waterfalls, dramatic canyons, and serene birch forests.
Landmannalaugar is coloured rhyolite mountains and a hot river to bathe in; Þórsmörk is a green valley between three glaciers. Both need a super jeep or highland bus and both are mostly summer-only. For colour and a soak, Landmannalaugar. For greenery and walking between glaciers, Þórsmörk.
Which is cheaper, Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk?+
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €289 for Landmannalaugar and €312 for Þórsmörk; the cheapest seats are €180 and €264. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
Is it cheaper to book direct with the operator?+
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
One checkout, any number of operators
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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