Laugavegur - Fjallabak Highland Sightseeing on Super Jeep

11 hours · South Iceland · Southcoast Adventure · Free cancellation on most tours

Explore the Colours of Iceland’s Highlands Are you looking for a refreshing Super Jeep adventure in the vast highlands of Iceland? Perhaps you would like to explore the region’s magnificent landscapes while a knowledgeable local guide leads you to some of the most scenic spots. If so, this Laugavegur – Fjallabak tour is the perfect choice. Throughout the journey, our focus is on giving you enough time to fully enjoy each location. In addition, we visit several remarkable highland destinations, allowing you to experience a diverse range of breathtaking scenery along the way. From Hekla to Landmannalaugar To begin the adventure, we drive toward the legendary Hekla volcano , often referred to as the “Gateway to Hell.” From there, the journey continues through Dómadalur valley , which gradually leads us to the striking lakes Frostastaðavatn and Ljótipollur . Shortly afterwards, we arrive at one of the most picturesque stops of the tour: Landmannalaugar . This remarkable area is known for its colourful rhyolite mountains and fascinating geothermal activity. Furthermore, it is surrounded by dramatic black lava fields and features a natural geothermal bathing pool. Driving the Laugavegur Highlands After enjoying a good stop in Landmannalaugar, we continue the journey along parts of the famous Laugavegur trail . The route then takes us through Reykjadalur valley , an area well known for its geothermal landscape. As we continue south, the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull gradually come into view in the distance, creating a truly unforgettable scene. Soon after, as we approach Emstrur , the scenery changes once again, with vast ice caps dominating the horizon and offering excellent panoramic photo opportunities. Final Views over Þórsmörk Finally, as the journey draws to a close, we stop near the western side of Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon . From here, you can enjoy spectacular views of Eyjafjallajökull and the beautiful Þórsmörk valley , providing the perfect conclusion to a day exploring the Laugavegur – Fjallabak highlands . Note: The F-roads used during this tour take us directly through sections of the Laugavegur trail and, at times, a few miles away from it.