Lakagigar Craters Tour: Super Jeep Adventure in Vatnajokull National Park
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Laki
Embark on a thrilling super jeep adventure to the Lakagigar craters in Vatnajokull National Park. Explore the stunning landscapes, hike to the top of Mountain Laki, and discover hidden gems like Tjarnargigur crater and Fagrifoss waterfall.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Laki - This tour will show you the craters of Lakagígar and Tjarnargígur, the waterfall Fagrifoss, and the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. This tour begins and ends in the southern town of Kirkjubæklaustur, a historic and beautiful settlement.
What's Included
  • English-speaking guide
  • Local taxes included
  • Local driver guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long journey to the Lakagigar craters within the Vatnajokull National Park. The super jeeps used for the excursion are specially adapted in Iceland to navigate the challenging terrains in the highlands and glaciers. The tours are designed for individuals with an emphasis on smaller group size, accommodating a maximum of 12 passengers. These super jeeps are equipped with heating and air conditioning ensuring comfort amidst the mountainous terrain. Sit back in comfort and enjoy your local guide providing insightful narrations about the history and geology of Lakagígar. There will also be an opportunity to hike to the peak of Mountain Laki, centrally located in the row of craters, and marvel at the phenomenal view. The tour also includes pit stops at Tjarnargigur crater, the picturesque Fagrifoss waterfall (which translates to beautiful waterfall), and the stunning Fjadrargljufur Canyon.

  • Minimum 2 adult participants to take the tour
  • Please note that in the spring, tracks and mountain roads may be closed during the thawing period; we reserve the right to cancel the tour or alter routes, itineraries or timetables should the necessity arise, including irregularities due to adverse weather or road conditions
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wear shoes suitable for uneven terrain
  • Please bring food and drinks for the day, as none are provided
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Hiking trails are marked and suitable for most people; walking is not necessary
  • Lakagigar is in Vatnajokull National Park. The area is extremely sensitive and travelers must stay on marked trails at all times
  • Drone flight is not allowed in the national park but possible to apply for a permit in advance
Location
Laki
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Veronique1994
Jul 9, 2024
A beautiful day! - What a history Lakagigar volcano has. The guide could tell a lot about the area and drove the super jeep smoothly on the F road and through the rivers. This was also the reason why we had chosen for this, as the road there was very bad and quite deep rivers had to be crossed. One river could even be 1 metre high. The places we stopped at were amazing! I can therefore recommend this day tour to everyone!
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Freyd_sd2024
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing tour !! - Amazing tour with Trausti ! This day was fabulous, very informative and I saw the best landscape I have seen in Iceland 😊
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Inspire617162
Jun 28, 2024
Great day trip - absolutely recommended! - You are driven by jeep to unique starting points, from where you can make great hikes (you can, don't have to) and later you are picked up again and driven to the next highlight. We found the combined driving/running throughout the day great and came to places where you can not otherwise get with the normal rental car. We can recommend the tour without reservation!!
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Jwmm
Aug 24, 2023
Top tour in Iceland - We spent 12 days driving the ring road. I would rate this guided tour as one of the highlights and strongly recommend it! In addition to beautiful scenery, it is interesting to actually see the craters in a linear chain, to see how vegetation took over the lava rocks.
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U9737rh_
Aug 22, 2023
Highly recommended - Professionalism and quality! The tour guide is a part of the family business and had a lot of funny and interesting story's about the family history, who is a part of the arrear history and about the local customs. Highly recommended! A really useful and busy day!
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Mariamaria1235
Jul 24, 2023
Great tour of Lakagigar volcano craters, waterfall, and canyon - In a country with no shortage of amazing places to visit, this trip is well worth the time. Even on our day where rain and fog kept blowing in and out, I’m glad we went. Secret Iceland really well describes the day’s experiences. Our group of 3 really enjoyed the entire day. But the itinerary is better because you take it with G or his brother T from Secret Iceland. We loved 1) the view from the front passenger seat, 2) the atmosphere of walking through the mossy lava flow, and 3) chatting with G about life in this area. Great tour of Lakagigar volcano craters, a waterfall, and canyon
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Ross_l
Jul 7, 2023
A must do day trip - Highly recommended, this area of Iceland is amazing and David the tour guide was awesome! Each hike was fantastic and unique.
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Dafyalberta
Sep 3, 2022
A Memorable Trip, Amazing Scenery with A Great Guide - We had a wonderful day with Gudmann, co-owner of the Secret Island business and guide. As the season is winding down, there were just my husband and I going to Laki volcanic area with Gudmann. We were extremely comfortable in his super jeep despite rough roads and fording rivers. Gudmann is extremely accommodating, informative and shared with us a wealth about not only the geology of the area but also about the his history and growing up in a small, rural Icelandic community. The scenery on this trip is spectacular and we will take many great memories of this day with Gudmann back to Canada with us.
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Ott_bjorgvin_2022
Aug 2, 2022
A great Lakagígar tour - I went to Lakagígar with a small group in the end of July 2022. The trip was fantastic, the guide, Trausti, was good. I higly recommend the guide tour with Secret Iceland. I think it is better to take the guide tour with a big jeep rather than go on your own with a private car.
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V6170lvpaulab
Aug 5, 2022
Amazing to see the view ontop - We had an amazing time with Gudmann Isleifsson. The truck is comfortable and the ride is something to experience. He told us alot about Iceland, I enjoyed that. The climb ontop Laki was amazing the view spectaculair. The walk in the crater was also pretty but less fun.
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