Laki Craters – Scheduled Tour
Our only daily scheduled Super Jeep tour: the Laki crater row, Tjarnargígur, Fagrifoss and Fjaðrárgljúfur in a small group.
Lakagígar – Super Jeep tours from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Small-group Super Jeep tours from Kirkjubæjarklaustur into the Laki highlands.
Explore our toursKirkjubæjarklaustur, 63°47′N 18°03′W
Our Tours
Laki Craters – Private Tour
The Laki crater row with your own Super Jeep and local guide — explore at your own pace.
Langisjór & Eldgjá – Private Tour
Remote Langisjór lake, the Breiðbakur viewpoint, Skælingar and Eldgjá with Ófærufoss — scenic or summit hike.
Landmannalaugar – Private Tour
Colourful rhyolite mountains, a hike of your choice, the natural hot spring and Eldgjá on the way home.
Small groups. Local guide. Places the buses don't go.
The road to Lakagígar is a rough highland track with sharp rocks, potholes and unbridged rivers — no place for small 4×4s. In our specially modified Super Jeep the drive takes about 1.5 hours, where regular 4×4s take at least 3 — if they make it at all.
1.5
hrs to Laki
11
guests per jeep
2010
first season
Guided by locals since 2010
Local roots
The founders spent their childhood summers on the Efri-Vík farm at Klaustur, herding sheep in the Laki highlands with local farmers.
Family road
Their father and uncle built the track to Lakagígar around 1963–64 so farmers could gather sheep from the mountains.
Small groups
Max 11 guests per vehicle with an expert local driver-guide — time to ask questions and take each stop at your own pace.
Real Super Jeep
Modified in Iceland on huge tyres and lifted suspension for river crossings and lava tracks — comfortable and safe.
Pay on arrival
No card details when you book. Pay on site before the tour with VISA, MasterCard or ISK cash.
Licensed operator
Authorised day tour provider licensed by the Icelandic Tourist Board (licence 2019-022).
8 June 1783
The eruption that shook the world
On 8 June 1783 a fissure opened at Laki and erupted for eight months — the largest eruption in Iceland since settlement. Its lava flow, Eldhraun, covers some 600 km², the third largest on Earth since the last Ice Age.
The poisonous gases of the 'Mist Hardships' (Móðuharðindin) killed most of Iceland's livestock and a fifth of its people, and disrupted weather across Europe, North America and Africa. Today Laki is part of Vatnajökull National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019.
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Tours begin and end in Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 'Klaustur' to locals — a small historic village on the Ring Road in South Iceland, at the edge of the vast Eldhraun lava field. We meet at the N1 gas station in Klaustur, and pickup from selected nearby accommodation is possible.
≈ 260 km east of Reykjavík
About 3.5 hours by car on Route 1
In their words
Read all reviews on TripAdvisorHighly recommended!
“My son and I did the trip today with Trausti … and, despite less than perfect conditions, had an absolute blast (no pun intended). Very freaky landscapes almost reeking of the violence of the 1780's, coupled with stunning waterfalls, great walks and climbs.”
Stunning views
“Trausti took us to Laki Craters and AMAZING waterfalls, completely breathtaking! It was an amazing experience that I strongly recommend. It was a whole day trip with many stops in some of the most amazing places in Iceland.”
Fantastic tour!
“We did the Full Day Laki Crater tour with Trausti (tour guide) and it was awesome. We got to see so much and it was a great mix of sightseeing and hiking throughout the day. There are places that they take you that are just divine and that so few people probably ever get to see.”
The best way to get into the highlands
“Our guide was the owner/one of the owners and had been born and raised in the area so was intimately familiar with the geography, geology and farming culture. He was a joy to listen to and we could ask him just about anything we wanted to about Iceland.”
Breathtaking!
“There is no better way to describe it but: breathtaking. This tour takes you to places you otherwise could not reach and are therefore less touristic but no less breathtaking.”
Fantastic Day!
“We saw amazing scenery, and were able to take our time at each stop.”
Questions, answered
Do I need to pay when I book?
No. You book online without entering card details and pay on site before the tour starts. We accept VISA, MasterCard and cash (ISK).
What is the cancellation policy?
Scheduled Lakagígar tour: 24 hours or more before departure = 100% refund; less than 24 hours = no refund. Private tours: more than 14 days before = 100% refund; 7–14 days = 50% refund; less than 7 days = no refund. All cancellations must be sent in writing to booking@secreticeland.com.
When does the tour run?
The scheduled Lakagígar tour runs every season from 15 June to 15 September, departing at 09:00 from the N1 gas station in Kirkjubæjarklaustur (pickup 08:30–09:00) and returning around 5 pm. Private tours depart at 09:00 or at a time agreed with you.
Do I have to hike?
No. Hikes are optional. If you'd rather not hike to the top of Laki, your guide can drive you up nearby hills with similar views, and at Tjarnargígur you can ride in the Super Jeep to meet the group at the end of the trail.
Is there a discount for children?
Yes — on the scheduled Lakagígar tour children aged 12 and under pay 20,000 ISK (adults 40,000 ISK). Private tours are priced per vehicle.
Are there toilets and water on the way?
Flush toilets are available at Laki, Tjarnargígur and Fjaðrárgljúfur, and a dry toilet at Fagrifoss. You can refill water bottles at Laki and Tjarnargígur.
What should I bring?
Food for the day, warm clothing, sturdy hiking shoes — and a camera.
Questions about the tour?
Contact us for more information on the tours or anything else you need to know. We'll do our best to help.
- Phone
- +354 660 1151
- Office hours
- Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
- Company
- Fjölverk ehf. – Secret Iceland
Reg. no. 630195-2259
Suðurengi 7, 800 Selfoss