Begin your highland adventure at Hrauneyjar Highland Center, where expert guides lead the way east along Sigölduvegur Gamli, skirting the vast Sölvahraun lava field. Drive past Skjólkvíarhraun, with the mighty Hekla volcano to the south, known as Iceland’s “Gateway to Hell” during the Middle Ages. Traverse the dramatic landscapes of Reykjadalir, Helliskvísl, and Pokahryggir, where geothermal steam rises amidst black obsidian, brown soil, and lush moss.
Stop at Hrafntinnusker, a striking rhyolite mountain with hot springs and glacier caves (seasonal), and continue past Hrafntinnuhraun to the hidden Rúdolf waterfall. Take in sweeping highland views during a lunch break near rugged lava fields like Nýjahraun, west of Krakatindur.
The final stretch passes Langvíuhraun, Mosfell, Breiðaskarð, Hestalda, and Rauðaskál before descending sandy trails toward Áfangagil along Dyngjuleið, returning to Hrauneyjar Highland Center. This tour blends adventure, geology, and breathtaking scenery, showcasing volcanoes, lava fields, geothermal wonders, and waterfalls in Iceland’s heartland.
Landmannalaugar & Fjallabak, one of Iceland’s most breathtaking nature reserves. While the terrain poses no extreme challenges, buggies provide the most exciting and immersive way to navigate this mystical highland region
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