Landmannalaugar and Eldgjá Canyon – Super Jeep Private tour

In this tour we drive the mountain track F208 to Landmannalaugar from Hólaskjól Highland Center or another pickup place by request. We start by visiting the Eldgjá Canyon. Eldgjá is a fissure created in eruptions that took place in the year 934. The fissure is 60 km long and forms a canyon that extends from the mountain Gjátindur to the glacier Mýrdalsjökull in the southeast. We will observe the fissure and take a good look at the waterfall Ófærufoss.

The total lava flow from the Eldgjá eruption is estimated to be around 19km3 that makes the Eldgjá eruption the most volumetric lava flow from one eruption in historical time. The origins of the Eldgjá eruption is from the Katla volcano system.

From Eldgjá we follow the 4×4 track through the mountains to Landmannalaugar. We will drive through several rivers and streams on our way.

Landmannalaugar is well known for its colorful mountains, hot springs and beautiful lava fields. We stop for a while in Landmannalaugar. Travelers can take bath in one of the hot springs and relax before we drive back. Hiking is optional for those that are willing to tear down their hiking boots. We stop for 3 hours in Landmannalaugar. Our guide will offer 2 hours trek through the Laugahraun Lava to Brennisteinsalda and back to Landmannalaugar through the Grænagil Canyon. This trek is 4,5 km and not technically complex. We will observe bubbling rivers, geothermal hot springs, beautiful lava and colorful mountains. The tours are private tours and activity in the tour can be tailor made for the group.