South Iceland HikingAdventure
Tagline From steaming valleys to remote highland wilderness, discover Iceland’s volcanic heartland.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Journey from the geothermal valleys of Hveragerdi to Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle and the wild landscapes of Thorsmork. Follow the South Coast past waterfalls, black beaches and glacier-clad mountains before exploring Skaftafell, Fjadrargljufur and the spectacular icebergs of Jokulsarlon. Venture beyond the well-trodden routes to the tranquil glacier lagoons and remote wilderness of Langisjor, surrounded by mountains, black sands and vast open spaces. Continue through the colourful landscapes of Landmannalaugar, with time to hike among rhyolite peaks and geothermal springs, before discovering Gjain canyon and the volcanic landscapes around Hekla. End your adventure in Reykjavik and volcanic Reykjanes.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Explore geothermal Hveragerdi and hike to the steaming Reykjadalur Valley.
Discover the Golden Circle, from Thingvellir to erupting Strokkur and Gullfoss.
Hike through the lush glacial landscapes of Thorsmork.
Admire glaciers, waterfalls and black-sand beaches along the South Coast.
See icebergs at Jokulsarlon and explore quieter glacier lagoons.
Venture deep into the Highlands to remote Langisjor and colourful Landmannalaugar.
Discover Gjain canyon, waterfalls and the volcanic landscapes around Hekla volcano.
Day by day
The itinerary in detail
Hveragerdi is known as Iceland’s, and one of the world’s, capitals of hot springs (“hver” means hot spring). The region, part of the Hengill volcano, is highly geothermally active, and numerous mostly minor earthquakes are recorded here each year. The village is also famous for its greenhouses, which are heated with hot water from the volcanic springs, as well as for the nearby Reykjadalur Valley.
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