Highland adventure - Self Drive - Summer
3 Tage

What you'll do

Summer Only!

Explore the beautiful Icelandic Highlands on this epic two-day adventure to the Landmannalaugar area - and all the incredible sights on the way. You can extend this from a 2-day to a 3-day adventure. I recommend renting a tent and camping gear so you can stay in the area. These guys are good for camping gear rental

https://www.iceland-camping-equipment.com/pages/review-testimonial

You can also stay in the book - but make sure to book in advance on https://www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/all-mountain-huts/landmannalaugar

Day 1

Venture into the Landmannalaugar area - one of Iceland’s must beautiful and unique landscapes. You can explore some places along the way to Lanndmannalaugar and then camp there for a couple of nights - doing epic hikes in the area. I’ve listed some of the sights - but there are plenty more. You need to get the hiking map. I suggest exploring Stöng, Háifoss and Sigöldugljúfur before coming to Landmannalaugar for the night. Take a dip in the Landmannalaug at the end of the day.

1

ISAK 4X4 Car Rental (gunnar = 10% OFF)

Autovermietung

Car rental

Use code gunnar for 10% off

Traveling into the Highlands? Looking for an awesome driving experience? Want the most capable, well-equipped and photogenic vehicle for your road trip? Be sure to rent your iconic white Land Rover Defender from ISAK! Their Super Jeeps are equipped with snorkels, to ensure that the engine doesn't drown in river crossings, and some of their fleet has roof-top tents and an air compressor for a more enjoyable ride on Iceland's most challenging roads, F-Roads.

ISAK's office is located just outside of Reykjavik but they offer pick-up and drop-off from both Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavik city center.

2

Mathöll Suðurlands

Restaurant

Cozy food hall

Very cozy food hall in the city of Hveragerði with unique design.

3

Stöng, Viking-era Long house

Kultur

Cool spot

Replica of an Iceland Viking house. Cool spot for photos.

This small turf building is part of The Commonwealth Farm museum where you can visit the farm and experience a medieval and unconventional way of life. You can wear medieval clothing and play cards in the hall, weave on the loom and debate on the benches before heading out to battle, and read about the daily life of the people who brought the valley to life almost a thousand years ago.

Opening Hours:

  • May - mid-October, everyday, 10 am - 5:30 pm

4

Haifoss

Sehenswürdigkeit

One of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland

One of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland. You can enjoy this one both from the top close to the parking or follow the path into the valley below.

5

Sigöldugljúfur

Sehenswürdigkeit

Canyon

A range of milky blue waterfalls all along the cliff side. This honestly looks like it was animated.

Safety concerns: The road leading to this place can be challenging and it is best to drive here with a 4x4. The road here may also be closed in winter. Be sure to check road conditions and closures at road.is.

If you want to play it safe and be in a well-equipped, photogenic car, then you should rent an old-school Land Rover Defender from www.isak.is. Use the code "gunnar" for renting your Defender on a special price. 

6

Secret volcano

Fotospot

Secret volcano

Go find this often missed spot. It's a drone spot only really.

Safety concerns: The road leading to this place can be challenging and it is best to drive here with a 4x4. The road here may also be closed in winter. Be sure to check road conditions and closures at road.is.

If you want to play it safe and be in a well-equipped, photogenic car, then you should rent an old-school Land Rover Defender from www.isak.is. Use the code "gunnar" for renting your Defender on a special price. 

7

Bláhylur

Sehenswürdigkeit

Epic lake view in highlands

Another amazing location in the highlands. You can hike to a viewpoint overlooking this stunning lake.

Safety concerns: The road leading to this place can be challenging and it is best to drive here with a 4x4. The road here may also be closed in winter. Be sure to check road conditions and closures at road.is.

If you want to play it safe and be in a well-equipped, photogenic car, then you should rent an old-school Land Rover Defender from www.isak.is. Use the code "gunnar" for renting your Defender on a special price. 

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Landmannalaugar

Wanderung

Incredible spot

Incredible spot in the highlands with colourful rhyolite mountains. Also the beginning point of the famous multi-day, Laugavegur hiking trail. Several other, smaller hiking trails begin here and on the way to Landmannalaugar there are many beautiful sights to see.

Reservations for parking at Landmannalaugar are now required. If you will be arriving at Landmannalaugar from June 20 - September 14, 2025 during the hours of 9 am - 4 pm make your parking reservation here.

Safety concerns: The road leading to this place can be challenging and just before arriving to Landmannalaugar, the road becomes an F-Road. To drive on F-Roads you must have a 4x4. It is not accessible outside of the summer season. Be sure to check road conditions and closures at road.is. There is also a small/medium river crossing just before reaching Landmannalaugar. Please be careful, not all car companies cover damage to cars in river-crossings and it can be easy to get stuck. In addition, not all 4x4s have the same capabilities for water crossings. There is a parking area before the river crossing and if you choose to park there, take the pedestrian bridge to get to Landmannalaugar's visitor centre.

If you want to play it safe and be in a well-equipped, photogenic car, then you should rent an old-school Land Rover Defender from www.isak.is equipped with a snorkel. This helps ensure you don't drown the engine while crossing a river. Use the code "gunnar" for renting your Defender on a special price.