Landmannalaugar Full Day Tour

Landmannalaugar Full-Day Tour is our most immersive buggy adventure into Iceland’s wild highlands. This full-day experience takes you deep into Fjallabak, combining thrilling off-road driving with some of the country’s most extraordinary landscapes, from geothermal valleys and volcanic canyons to moss-covered mountains and black-sand plains.

Why choose this tour

A full-day buggy journey into Iceland’s wild heart

• Full-day guided buggy adventure through Fjallabak and Landmannalaugar
• Drive remote highland trails, river crossings and volcanic desert routes
• Visit Landmannalaugar, Eldgjá and the striking Mælifell area
• See an incredible variety of landscapes in one unforgettable day

Itinerary

From Hrauneyjar into Landmannalaugar and beyond

Your adventure begins at Hrauneyjar Highland Center, where you meet your guide, gear up and receive a short safety briefing before heading east into the highlands. From the first stretch of trail, the scenery shifts quickly into raw volcanic terrain, open horizons and rugged back-country roads that feel far removed from the usual sightseeing routes.

Stop 1

Landmannalaugar

The first major stop is Landmannalaugar, one of Iceland’s most famous highland destinations. Known for its steaming geothermal area, colorful rhyolite mountains and dramatic wilderness setting, it is a perfect introduction to the wild beauty of Fjallabak.

Stop 2

Eldgjá volcanic canyon

After Landmannalaugar, the route continues away from the busier areas and deeper into the highlands. One of the major highlights is Eldgjá, the world’s largest volcanic canyon, created during a massive eruption that reshaped the landscape and left behind one of the most striking geological features in Iceland.

Stop 3

Álftavötn and the southern highlands

As the day continues, the buggy ride pushes farther south through remote terrain, crossing rivers and passing mountain huts, highland lakes and wide volcanic plains. This part of the tour gives the day its true expedition feel and shows a side of Iceland many travelers never reach.

Stop 4

Mælifell and black-sand scenery

One of the most memorable sections of the tour is the approach to Mælifell, the emerald-green volcanic cone rising from black desert sands near Mýrdalsjökull. The contrast of green moss, black sand and glacier views makes this one of the most surreal and photogenic landscapes in the Icelandic highlands.

The full experience

More than a sightseeing tour

This is not just about reaching famous places. The buggy route itself is a major part of the experience, with rough tracks, remote valleys, volcanic sands and dramatic mountain scenery giving the whole day a stronger sense of adventure than a standard highland transfer or sightseeing tour.

Included

Everything you need for the ride

• 7-hour buggy adventure ride
• Insulated overall
• Helmet
• Buggy balaclava (face mask)
• We provide everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride

Our 4-seater 4x4 buggies are fully automatic, road legal and regularly inspected. With roll cages, safety belts and quality suspension, they are built to handle the highlands while keeping the ride safe, stable and comfortable.

Meeting point

The Highland Center Hrauneyjar

This Landmannalaugar tour starts from Hrauneyjar Highland Center, the ideal gateway into the central highlands and a much more natural starting point for this route than Reykjavík.