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title: Landmannalaugar & Valley of Tears 4x4 Highlands Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 234
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.5
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 660
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 11 (Hiking & Adventure Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/landmannalaugar-valley-of-tears-4x4-highlands-tour/
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# Landmannalaugar & Valley of Tears 4x4 Highlands Tour

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

## Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with our Super Jeep tour to Landmannalaugar, hot springs, craters, waterfalls & more! Designed for your comfort and excitement, this small group tour takes you through Iceland’s stunning highlands. What are the highlands you might wonder? They are what we refer to as the interior of Iceland. A rugged place that no one really lives. But that means they are an untapped area waiting to be explored! Will you dare to join us?

Discover one of are most iconic day trips. To illustrate, you’ll be witness to breathtaking landscapes, geothermal wonders, and iconic volcanic sites such as Hekla on this day trip. There is a reason why this is one of our most popular adventures during Summer in Iceland!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €234 per person
- Duration: 11h
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Gravel Travel
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.5 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 43 of 50.

- 5 stars: 42 (84%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (4%)
- 1 star: 4 (8%)

## What's included

- Hotel drop-off
- National Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup
- Pick up on South Coast

## Not included

- Food and Drink

## Itinerary

1. **Landmannalaugar** (2h) - We will Pick up in Reykjavik and the South coast, drive to the roots of Hekla Iceland,s most active volcano where we drive in the most recent lava field before landing in Landmannalaugar. in Landmannalaugar we stop for three hours it gives plenty of time for a hike, (there...
2. **Fjallabak Nature Reserve** (5h; admission included) - Fjallabak nature reserve is nemed from the numerous wild and rugged rhyolite mountains with deeply incised valleys in Fjallabak. The topography of the Torfajökull, volcano found in the southern part of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, a result of the region being the largest...
3. **Volcano Hekla** (10m) - Hekla is located in the highly active volcanic zone it is the most active volcano in Iceland with more than 20 eruptions since 874. The volcano is part of a volcanic ridge, 40 km long. The most active part of this ridge is a fissure about 5.5 km long named Heklugja. being...
4. **Sigoldugljufur** (20m) - Sigöldugljúfur known as they Valley of Tears. It has multiple smaller waterfalls cascading into the canyon.
5. **Gjain** (20m; admission included) - Gjáin – a hidden oasis of delicate waterfalls and mossy banks
6. **Frostastadavatn – turquoise Lake** (10m)
7. **Hnausapollur (Bláhlyur)– a large volcanic crater with striking blue water inside** (10m)
8. **Hjalparfoss** (10m) - Háifoss – the spectacular tall waterfall
9. **Haifoss** (15m) - Háifoss – the spectacular tall waterfall

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

## Compared with other Hiking & Adventure Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 11** | €234 | 11h | 4.5 (50) | 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 #11 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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