Highlands Adventure

Isleifur Eli - (IsleifurEli)
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What you’ll do

On this adventure you will be exploring the stunning landscapes of the Icelandic highlands, places like Landmannalaugar, Langisjór, Sigöldugljúfur, Háifoss, and many more.

Things to know before you go:

The highlands are only open in the summer, you can check to see if roads are open here https://umferdin.is

For this trip a 4x4 is required and you will need one that is specifically allowed into the highlands by your rental company, GoCampers hava a few higland models available here and you can get 5% off with code: eli5

You also need to be comfortable driving in rough conditions and through water as there are a few river crossings along the way.

Also note that water levels in the river crossings can change depending on weather.

Some places in the higlands have very limited or even no cell service at all, so make sure to have offline maps saved on your phone in case you get lost.

Weather can be unpredictable so be prepared, and keep a close eye on the forecast.

Parking in Landmannalaugar in 2025

Beginning June 20th, 2024 there’s a new parking reservation system in place in Landmannalaugar. You have to reserve your parking spot in advance when arriving at Landmannalaugar between June 20th and September 15th, 2025, between 8AM and 3PM. Otherwise you may be denied parking.

ust.is/reservations

Day 1 - Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar

Today you will be driving from Reykjavík up to the highlands to Landmannalaugar, hitting some amazing spots along the way there.

Make sure to grab some breakfast in Reykjavík and go to one of the supermarkets Bónus or Krónan to stock up enough food/snacks and drinks to last you the whole trip, and maybe even a little bit extra just in case if you get stuck up there for any reason.

Once you are stocked up it's time to head out.

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Go Campers Iceland
Go Campers Iceland
Affordable camper van adventures in Iceland
Kategorie
Autovermietung
Est. Price
$$

50,5 km (31,4 mi)

47 Min.

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Brauð & Co
Brauð & Co
Artisanal Icelandic bakery with flair
Kategorie
Bäckerei
Est. Price
$$

123,4 km (76,7 mi)

1 Std. 40 Min.

Your first stop of the day is at Hjálparfoss, a beautiful double waterfall.

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Hjálparfoss
Hjálparfoss
Tranquil waterfall oasis in Iceland
Kategorie
Wasserfall

19,6 km (12,2 mi)

27 Min.

Your second stop of the day is Háifoss, one of Icelands tallest waterfalls.

To get there you drive from road 32 and turn on to road 332 and continue driving up past the electrical wires until you see the parking lot.

Once you are there you can enjoy the view from the cliffs on top and/or decide to hike down to the base of the waterfall.

4

Haifoss
Haifoss
Stunning waterfall in Iceland
Kategorie
Wasserfall

Next you will drive road 26 to the Highland Center Hrauneyjar, where you can fill up your car at the gas pump out front.

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The Highland Center Hrauneyjar
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar
Hotel and gas station at the edge of the Highlands
Kategorie
Hotel
Est. Price
$$

Now continue from road 26 on to road 208

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Sigöldugljúfur
Sigöldugljúfur
Hidden gem in Iceland's wilderness
Kategorie
Wasserfall
7

The Red Craters
The Red Craters
Three volcanic craters with red rims
Kategorie
Fotospot

594 m (0,4 mi)

1 Min.

8

Bláhylur
Bláhylur
Crater lake in Icelandic Highlands
Kategorie
Fotospot

5,5 km (3,4 mi)

11 Min.

9

Ljótipollur
Ljótipollur
Explosion crater lake in Iceland
Kategorie
Fotospot

4,9 km (3 mi)

10 Min.

10

Frostastaðavatn
Frostastaðavatn
Picturesque lake in Icelandic Highlands
Kategorie
Besichtigung
11

Stútur crater
Stútur crater
Scenic crater hike in Iceland
Kategorie
Fotospot

49 m (0 mi)

Turn from road 208 to F224 into Landmannalaugar

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Landmannalaugar Bathing Place
Landmannalaugar Bathing Place
Scenic hot springs in the highlands
Kategorie
Heiße Quelle
Est. Price
$

298 m (0,2 mi)

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Landmannalaugar Camping
Landmannalaugar Camping
Campsite at Landmannalaugar trail head
Kategorie
Campingplatz
Est. Price
$

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