3 daysLandmannalaugar, Glacier Ice and the Lava Show
FriendsJulyMedium
Waterfalls on arrival, a Highlands hike at Landmannalaugar, then a glacier walk and the Lava Show, all in three July days.
2–4 days
3 days5–6 days
6 daysLandmannalaugar Highlands to the Glacier Lagoon
Couples & soloJuneMedium
A summer 4x4 route pairing a Highlands day at Landmannalaugar with South Coast glaciers, puffins and icebergs.
6 daysGolden Circle, Landmannalaugar and Ice Lagoons
FriendsJuneMedium
A June 4x4 adventure with Landmannalaugar hikes, a glacier walk, a summer ice cave, Jökulsárlón and whales to finish.
6 daysCar-Free Tours to Þórsmörk and Vík's Ice Caves
FriendsSeptemberRelaxed
A tour-based September trip with a big South Coast ice day, a Þórsmörk super jeep run, horses and an easy city finale.
7 days
7 daysLandmannalaugar, the South Coast and Jökulsárlón
Couples & soloSeptemberRelaxed
Two slow days around Reykjavik, a 4x4 day among Landmannalaugar's rhyolite hills, a glacier hike and icebergs at Jökulsárlón.
8–10 days
8 daysLandmannalaugar, Ice Caves and the South Coast
FriendsJulyMedium
Rhyolite ridges in Landmannalaugar, ice underfoot on Sólheimajökull and icebergs by boat, all in one 4x4 week.
10 daysSouth Coast, Glaciers and Landmannalaugar
FamiliesJulyMedium
A school-age family adventure with a glacier hike, an ice cave, an iceberg boat tour and a day in the highlands.
11–14 days
13 daysRing Road With a Landmannalaugar Highland Day
Couples & soloSeptemberMedium
A September 4x4 loop that adds Landmannalaugar, a Sólheimajökull glacier hike and a Glymur climb to the Ring Road classics.
14 daysSlow Ring Road With Þórsmörk and Snæfellsnes
Couples & soloJulyRelaxed
A relaxed July Ring Road with two-night stays in Vík and Mývatn, a Superjeep day and a Snæfellsnes finale.
15+ days
15 daysRing Road With Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk
FamiliesJulyRelaxed
The full loop by 4x4, plus a hiking day in Landmannalaugar and a super jeep run into Þórsmörk.
Frequently asked questions
When are Iceland’s highland roads open?
Most F-roads open between early June and early July, the easier ones (Kjölur F35, the southern road to Landmannalaugar) first and routes with big rivers last, and they close again between mid-September and mid-October when snow returns. Dates change every year with the snowpack, so check road.is or ask the F-road status checker for the road you want.
Can I drive to Landmannalaugar in a rental car?
Only in a 4x4 that your rental company allows on F-roads. The southern approach via F208 from the Ring Road and F224 has one modest ford just before the campsite, which you can park before and wade across on foot. The northern F208 and F225 have serious river crossings and are not for standard 4x4s. Highland buses run daily in summer if you would rather not drive.
Is Þórsmörk accessible without a Superjeep?
Not by car. The road into Þórsmörk (F249) crosses the Krossá and other glacial rivers that regularly flood rental 4x4s, and water damage is excluded from every insurance policy. Take the daily highland bus from Hvolsvöllur or Reykjavík, join a Superjeep tour, or hike in from Skógar over the Fimmvörðuháls pass.
Deeper reading on iceland-trip.com
Our sister site covers every place in depth: access, parking, seasons, what to expect. Written by the same team.
- The HighlandsLandmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, Askja and the F-roads that reach them.iceland-trip.com
LandmannalaugarDiscover Landmannalaugar with this practical guide: how to get there, top hikes, hot spring tips, safety advice, and where to stay—everything you need for a smart highlands adventure.iceland-trip.com · Highlands
Thorsmork Travel GuidePlan a safe visit to Þórsmörk in South Iceland, including 4x4 vehicle access, river warnings, summer buses, Super Jeep tours and the best hikes.iceland-trip.com · Highlands
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