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title: Private tour of Háifoss, Gjáin, and Sigöldugljúfur, highlands.
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 1700
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 46
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 11 (Hiking & Adventure Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-tour-of-h-ifoss-gj-in-and-sig-lduglj-fur-highlands/
---

# Private tour of Háifoss, Gjáin, and Sigöldugljúfur, highlands.

In our comparison: #3 of 11 in Hiking & Adventure Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

**A Day of Wonders in the Icelandic Highlands**

Join us on this fantastic adventure to the Icelandic highlands, where you will witness some of the most stunning natural wonders of the country. You will visit Háifoss, the third highest waterfall in Iceland, and its neighbor Granni, cascading down a deep gorge in the Fossá river. You will explore Gjáin, a hidden oasis of greenery, caves, and waterfalls amid the barren volcanic landscape. You will marvel at Sigöldugljúfur, a canyon filled with countless waterfalls that create a fairy-tale scenery. And you will get close to Hekla, one of Iceland's most active and feared volcanoes, and learn about its history and legends. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty and power of the Icelandic highlands. Don't miss it!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: Snacks, Lunch

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €1700 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Iceland in Motion
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

5.0 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46.

- 5 stars: 46 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley of Tears and Highlands adventure | €1700 per group | English | Pickup included |
| Private on a Jeep | €1700 per group | English | Jeep/SUV Pickup included |

## What's included

- Parking Fees

## Not included

- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Gjain** (1h) - Amazing oasis at the roots of Iceland highlands, with small waterfalls and an old farm. Game of Thrones shooting location. We will walk to the Old farm and into the Gjáin oasis. The walk is around 500 meters each way. Outdoor shoes are recommended when exploring Gjáin oasis.
2. **Haifoss** (30m) - One of Iceland's highest waterfalls, with an amazing view into the valley of Þjórsárdalur. We will drive up the rocky gravel roads leading to the Háifoss waterfall. After we reach the parking we will walk towards the viewpoint and take in this epic natural beauty.
3. **Lunch stop at Hrauneyjar highland center** (40m)
4. **Small but often very blue waterfall at the entrance to the Iceland Highlands** (15m) - We will explore for a short time before we continue our journey.
5. **Sigoldugljufur** (35m) - Valley of tears, an amazing canyon with series of small waterfalls, with the water often being green-blue, is one of Iceland's best-hidden photography locations. Where we will explore the canyon from above and bask in the beauty of this place.
6. **Volcano Hekla** (10m) - We will explore the desolated area around Volcano Hekla, from safe distance/ when conditions are good drive up to Rauðaskál crater

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- 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.

## Meeting point

in front of the main entrance, free parking there 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1700 | €850 |
| 4 | €1700 | €425 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Hiking & Adventure Tours start at €62 per person.

## Compared with other Hiking & Adventure Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 11** | €1700 per group | 10h | 5.0 (46) | private |
| [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 |
| [Hike to Mt Esja](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/hike-to-mt-esja/?format=md) | €168 | 4h | 4.93 (42) | shared |

Ranked #3 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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