Hidden Highlands - Private Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 12-hour journey into the heart of Iceland’s wild highlands, a region known for its surreal landscapes, raw beauty, and dramatic contrasts. Travel in comfort and style aboard a luxury 4x4, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.

Venture off the beaten path through lava fields, glacial rivers, and rugged terrain, as your guide shares fascinating stories about the region’s geology, history, and folklore. Along the way, you’ll experience otherworldly scenery, geothermal wonders, and panoramic views, far from the crowds.

With flexible stops tailored to your interests and fitness level, you’ll have the chance to explore on foot, enjoy moments of solitude, and connect with nature in its purest form.

Aerial view of volcanic crater lake and surrounding colorful landscape with braided rivers.
Scenic aerial view of a rugged canyon with blue river and multiple waterfalls cascading over moss-covered rocks, under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green hills under a cloudy sky.
Person standing on colorful volcanic mountain landscape in Landmannalaugar, Iceland, with rugged hills and a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of volcanic craters with reddish-brown slopes surrounded by barren, dark terrain and distant, hazy hills.
Aerial view of a river with a small bridge at sunset, surrounded by rugged landscape and distant mountains, under a colorful sky.
Aerial view of a lake surrounded by volcanic landscape with green moss-covered hills, featuring two cars parked near the shore.
Aerial view of winding river patterns on a landscape, featuring dark brown terrain and white sediment flow.
Breathtaking view of colorful rhyolite mountains in Landmannalaugar, Iceland, with rolling hills and distant snow-capped peaks.
Aerial view of green mountains and lakes, with a white glacier and braided rivers in the background under a blue sky.
Aerial view of mountainous landscape with a braided river system, featuring rugged terrain with multicolored rhyolite mountains and scattered clouds.
Aerial view of a volcanic landscape with a turquoise crater lake, surrounded by dark terrain and several other lakes, under a dramatic orange and purple sunset sky.

Itinerary Overview

Duration: Approx. 12 hours
Departure: From your accommodation in Reykjavík
Transport: Luxury 4x4 vehicle with a professional private guide

Begin your private highland adventure with a comfortable pick-up in Reykjavík in a luxury 4x4, leaving the city behind as you journey into Iceland’s remote and rugged interior.

At the magnificent Háifoss, one of the country’s tallest waterfalls, watch as powerful waters plunge dramatically into a vast canyon, surrounded by raw, untouched wilderness. Deeper in the Highlands, Sigöldugljúfur reveals a hidden world of vivid blue streams and delicate waterfalls weaving through a moss-covered gorge, a peaceful and surreal landscape.

The route continues through colorful volcanic terrain marked by crater lakes and rhyolite hills, including the serene shores of Frostastaðavatn, where the still waters reflect the surrounding mountains in striking clarity.

In Landmannalaugar, explore a geothermal paradise of lava fields and rainbow-hued peaks, where steam rises from the earth and every viewpoint feels otherworldly.

As you make your way back to Reykjavík, the vast highland landscapes shift in light and color, leaving you with a profound sense of Iceland’s wild, untamed beauty, experienced in complete comfort and exclusivity.

Wide perspective of a barren volcanic landscape with a dirt road, lone person walking, and a white SUV. Rugged mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Person smiling next to a vehicle door with scenic landscape background of green hills and a blue lake.

What’s Included

  • Transportation in a 4x4 luxury vehicle

  • Fuel costs included

  • Professional local guide & driver

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík

  • Photos of you taken with a high-end Leica camera

  • Complimentary Icelandic glacial water

What’s Not Included

  • Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

  • Accommodation

  • Entrance fees to paid attractions (e.g., the Blue Lagoon, museums, private hot springs)

Please Note: We recommend bringing snacks and a refillable water bottle for the journey. Your guide will suggest excellent local options for meals during the day.

What to Bring Along

  • Layered clothing & Hiking Boots – to adapt to changing weather

  • Hat & gloves – it can get chilly, even in summer

  • Small backpack – to carry your personal items

  • Water bottle & snacks – stay hydrated and energized

  • Personal items & medications – anything you may need throughout the day

Tour Details

Duration: 12 hours
Level: Easy
Available: June–September