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- 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
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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
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.