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64.0348°N, 19.8348°W · South Coast
Tours near Rjúpnavellir
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the Southfrom 6.950 ISK · 1 h 10 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionRjúpnavellir weather and conditions
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4°Covercast · feels -1°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 52 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:00
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This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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km column = your drive
- 1
Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga10 km
- 2Sandártunga10 km
- 3
Leirubakki10 km - 4Áfangagil15 km
- 5
Árnes20 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur14 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur20 km
- 3Brúarpotturinn23 km
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Rjúpnavellir instead?
No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.
Do I need to book Rjúpnavellir in advance?
Rjúpnavellir is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.
When is Rjúpnavellir open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Rjúpnavellir for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Rjúpnavellir have?
Facility details for Rjúpnavellir aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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