3-Day - Iceland's Highlands and Volcano Adventure
Price per person from US$1,037

3-Day - Iceland's Highlands and Volcano Adventure

From
US$1,037
Price per person
From
US$1,037
price per person

Description

About Tour

This three-day adventure offers an incredible exploration of Iceland’s diverse landscapes. Discover the breathtaking Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), visit dramatic coastal viewpoints at Stórhöfði Cape, and hike up Eldfell Volcano for panoramic views. Along the way, admire iconic waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss on Iceland’s stunning South Coast.

You will also witness the remarkable Lakagígar craters, formed during one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, and explore the dramatic highlands. The journey concludes at Landmannalaugar, a true gem of the Icelandic Highlands, where you can wander through the lava field Laugahraun, hike the colorful slopes of Brennisteinsalda, and relax in a natural geothermal pool.


Highlights

Vestmannaeyjar IslandsPuffin WatchingHiking AdventuresEldheimar MuseumEldfell – South Coast of IcelandVík í Mýrdalur (Vík Village)KirkjubæjarklausturEldhraun Lava FieldsLaki (Mt. Laki)Lakagígar CratersEldgjá Volcano CanyonLandmannalaugarIceland HighlandsHjálparfoss Waterfall


Itinerary

This immersive three-day tour combines island exploration, dramatic canyon landscapes, and highland adventures.

Begin with a visit to the stunning Vestmannaeyjar, where you can hike up Eldfell Volcano and enjoy puffin watching along the coastal cliffs. Explore the fascinating Eldheimar Museum, which tells the story of the 1973 volcanic eruption.

Continue along Iceland’s South Coast, passing through Vík í Mýrdalur and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and explore the breathtaking Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. Witness the vast Eldhraun Lava Fields before heading toward the dramatic Lakagígar craters and Laki volcanic area.

The journey then takes you deep into the Highlands to Landmannalaugar. Here, explore the striking Laugahraun lava field, hike the colorful rhyolite slopes of Brennisteinsalda, and/or unwind in a natural geothermal pool surrounded by rugged wilderness. Scenic stops, including Hjálparfoss, add even more beauty to this unforgettable journey.


Practical Information

Return Time:We return to Reykjavík around 8:00 PM, depending on weather and road conditions.

Pick-up Information:Pick-up begins at 7:30 AM from your hotel or a nearby meeting point in Reykjavík. Collecting all participants may take up to 30 minutes. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Available pick-up points: Arctic Adventures’ pick-up list.

Remember to Bring:Warm outdoor clothing including multiple layers, thermal underwear (top and bottom), a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, scarves, gloves, a swimsuit, and a towel.

Visiting

Day 1 - Vestmannaeyjar Islands
Day 1 - Vestmannaeyjar Islands

In the morning on the first day of your tour, you'll get picked up from your accommodation in Reykjavík. The tour will then head to the southern part of Iceland. The first stop of the day is at Landeyjarhöfn harbor, where you will embark on a ferry to the Vestmannaeyjar Islands. After about a 30-minute ferry ride to Vestmannaeyjar Island, we will go straight to the southernmost part of the main island, Stórhöfði Cape. It's an ideal location to get up close to the oldest inhabitants of the island: the Atlantic puffins.Next up is Eldheimar Museum, a volcano museum dedicated to the remembrance of the volcanic eruption of 1973, when the entire population had to be evacuated from the island to the mainland in the middle of the night. After the museum, you will have the opportunity to take a short hike up Mt. Eldfell Volcano or spend some time in the town before heading back to the mainland in the afternoon.Once back on the mainland, you'll travel along the south coast of Iceland, getting some views of waterfalls, such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and the infamous volcano Mt. Eyjafjallajökull which erupted back in 2010. The eruption caused massive interruptions of air traffic across Europe and North America. We'll then make a stop at the scenic coastal village of Vík, where you will have some time to wander around the village or go down to the black sand beach. From Vík, there's about an hour drive through the Eldhraun lava fields to the hotel where you'll stay for the night.

Day Highlights

Vestmannaeyjar Islands

Stórhöfði Cape

Eldheimar Museum

Mt. Eldfell Volcano

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Skógafoss Waterfall

Included

Guided Minibus Tour

One night at a hotel

Day 2 - Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Laki and Lakagígar
Day 2 - Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Laki and Lakagígar

After breakfast, you´ll start the adventure of the day at the majestic Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. Hiking alongside the canyon is like being in a fairy tale painting. After exploring the canyon, you'll venture further into less-traveled area of Iceland, to Laki and Lakagígar, which are part of the UNESCO National Park of Vatnajökull. Once we are at Mt. Laki, we'll hike to the top of the volcano, where you can get a great view of the site. You will see the Lakagígar craters that were formed in an eruption from 1783-1784, one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in historic times.

The eruption and the ash coming from it caused famine in Europe, which eventually altered history as it’s said that the famine was the beginning of the French Revolution. We'll continue to drive around the highlands, making a couple of shorter stops before coming back to the main road. There we’ll make a stop at the small village Kirkjubæjarklaustur, where you have free time to walk around. You can check out Systrafoss Waterfall, Systrastapi Rock or Kirkjugólf (Church Floor), which are basalt columns and stone slabs. From there, it's just a short drive back to the hotel.

Day Highlights

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Laki and Lakagígar

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Systrafoss Waterfall

Systrastapi Rock

Kirkjugólf

Included

Breakfast at the hotel

Guided Minibus Tour

One night in a hotel

Accommodation

Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar

Day 3 - Eldgjá Canyon, Ófærufoss Waterfall, Landmannalaugar
Day 3 - Eldgjá Canyon, Ófærufoss Waterfall, Landmannalaugar

In the morning, you'll have breakfast and then check out of the hotel before getting back on the road. We'll start heading back toward Reykjavík, but we'll be taking you off the beaten track by driving on the scenic F road, known as Fjallabaksleið nyrðri.


Our first stop of the day is at Eldgjá Canyon, which is part of the same volcanic system as Katla Volcano. It is the largest volcanic canyon in the world at about 40 km long, 600 meters wide and 270 meters deep. We’ll hike in the canyon and explore Ófærufoss Waterfall. From Eldgjá, we’ll continue further to Landmannalaugar, a pearl of the highlands.


At Landmannalaugar, you'll have the opportunity to explore the lava field Laugahraun, hike to colorful Mt. Brennisteinsalda and/or soak in a natural geothermal pool. After roughly a couple of hours at Landmannalaugar, we will continue making our way back to Reykjavík before nightfall. Before reaching Reykjavík, we will make a short stop at Hjálparfoss Waterfall, which is situated in Þjórsárdalur Valley. Once back in Reykjavík in the evening, you will be dropped off at your preferred location.

Day Highlights

Eldgjá Canyon

Ófærufoss Waterfall

Landmannalaugar

Mt. Brennisteinsalda

Hjálparfoss Waterfall,

Þjórsárdalur Valley.

Included

Breakfast at the hotel

Guided Minibus Tour/Return to Reykjavík

Meeting point

Airport Gate
Day 1: Reykjavik
Day 2: Reykjavik, Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Day 3: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Reykjavik

Pick-up & Drop-off in Reykjavík

2 Nights of Hotel Accommodation w/ Private Bathroom and Breakfast

Guided Small-Group Experience

Eldheimar Museum Admission

Vestmannaeyjar Ferry

Landmannalaugar Facility Fees

Warm outdoor clothing

A waterproof jacket and pants

Headwear and gloves

Swimsuit

Good hiking shoes are recommended

Possible accommodations

1 accommodations

Remarks

Please note effective October 2020, any foreign tour booked, shall attract 5% TCS (which is 100% refundable on IT returns) This amount will be collected separately from individuals once the booking is made on the website. This has an overall 0 effect on the transaction. Effective 01 October 2023, TCS will be revised to 20% (which is 100% refundable on IT returns).                                                                                          


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