This is Landmannalaugar Private from Hella to the magnificent place Landmannalaugar in the Highlands of Iceland. Lava field surrounded by mountains of colorful Rhyolite and one of the most popular places for hiking.
Landmannalaugar actually means “Land mans pool”, because of the natural geothermal pools in the area.
In the past, it was a welcome place for travellers who had traveled the country on horseback or on foot, to stop and bathe.
So do not forget to bring your swim suit and a towel with you on the trip!
*The weather can be inclement in Iceland and especially in the winter it can be expected that this trip will be canceled due to the weather.
At gas station N1 Selfoss (Pick-up and Drop-off Location)
Frostastaðavatn is a stunning highland lake near Landmannalaugar, surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains and ancient lava fields. Its vivid blue waters and dramatic volcanic backdrop make it a favorite stop for photographers and nature lovers exploring the Icelandic Highlands.
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.
Hnausapollur is a huge crater on our way from Landmannalaugar. The view over the crater is exceptionally beautiful with high contrast, red lava and the blue lake, makes this stop really wonderful.
The magical Sigöldugljúfur canyon has become one of the main instagram spots 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.
Sigöldufoss is a stunning waterfall tucked away in the Highlands of Iceland. It cascades from a man-made channel in the Sigölduvirkjun dam, creating a picturesque contrast between raw nature and human engineering. Surrounded by rugged lava fields and vibrant green moss in summer, this hidden gem is a perfect stop for photography and a peaceful moment in nature.
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.
