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title: Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears from Rvk and Selfoss
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 180
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.85
reviews: 117
duration_minutes: 660
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 11 (Hiking & Adventure Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/landmannalaugar-hike-and-the-valley-of-tears-from-rvk-and-selfoss/
---

# Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears from Rvk and Selfoss

In our comparison: #6 of 11 in Hiking & Adventure Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Embark on a journey to one of Iceland’s most captivating destinations Landmannalaugar, famous for its breathtaking landscapes such as vibrant colored rhyolite mountains, bubbling hot springs, lava fields and epic hikes. 

The lava fields and the rhyolite mountains are the result of thousands of years of volcanic activity. Laugahraun lava field was formed in a volcanic eruption in 1477 consisting of vast erratic black obsidian, famed in the TV series Game of Thrones as “Dragon Glass”. Rhyolite is a type of volcanic rock that is made of quartz and silica and with minerals such as iron and sulphur adding extra color to the mountains, like Brennisteinsalda.

We will stay over 3 hours in Landmannalaugur and we offer approx. 2 hour guided hike up to Brennisteinsalda, but you are welcome to explore the area on your own within the given time frame. You can take on different trail or just relax and stay longer in the natural hot pool – just don’t forget to bring your swim suit and a towel!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €180 per person
- Duration: 11h
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 117 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Glaciers and Waterfalls
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.85 from 117 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 113 of 117.

- 5 stars: 106 (91%)
- 4 stars: 7 (6%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wi-fi on bus

## Not included

- Lunch

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total duration.

## Compared with other Hiking & Adventure Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 11** | €180 | 11h | 4.85 (117) | shared |
| [Hidden Trails of Iceland](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/hidden-trails-of-iceland/?format=md) | €4950 | 12 days | 5.0 (85) | shared |
| [Falkaklettur Via Ferrata Adventure](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/falkaklettur-via-ferrata-adventure/?format=md) | €131 | 3h | 4.99 (87) | shared |
| [Private tour of Háifoss, Gjáin, and Sigöldugljúfur, highlands.](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-tour-of-h-ifoss-gj-in-and-sig-lduglj-fur-highlands/?format=md) | €1700 per group | 10h | 5.0 (46) | private |

Ranked #6 of 11 in Hiking & Adventure Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €62 to €4950, median €174; typical length 11h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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