14/14a - Landmannalaugar - Mývatn

From Landmannalaugar, we drive to Hrauneyjar hydro electrical power station where there is a hotel and a guest house as well as a highland travel service center. Continuing along the shore of Iceland's largest lake Þórisvatn, on the ancient Sprengisandur road, a much traveled path in former centuries. In Þjórsárver, by the glacier Hofsjökull, is the world's largest breeding ground of pink-footed geese. An stop is made in Nýidalur valley, beautiful hiking country at the foot of Tungnafellsjökull glacier. Sleeping bag accommodation is available in mountain huts.

Onwards to civilisation in the Bárdardalur valley with a photo stop at the magnificent waterfall, Aldeyjarfoss. Short stop at Fosshóll service centre, restaurant and guesthouse, located by spectacular waterfall Godafoss. We continue to Skútustaðir hamlet by Lake Mývatn before arrival in Reykjahlíð. Starting from Mývatn the highlights are in reversed order.

This Schedule is based on normal road and weather conditions. Note that provisions should be brought along for Sprengisandur. Pick up is not available for this tour.

It is not necessary to book seats on our scheduled buses. You just need to show up with your booking confirmation on any date you wish within the published bus schedule and you will get a seat on the bus. In case the bus fills up, another bus will arrive to pick up extra passengers – so there is always availability!

Please note!

Departures from Reykjavík can be purchased online or at the BSÍ Bus Terminal.

Other sections can be purchased at the BSÍ Bus Terminal or aboard the bus.