Explore at your pace, capture mesmerizing waterfalls, and discover Iceland's untamed beauty.
In the summer, Skógar comes alive, turning into a lush green wonderland under the towering Eyjafjöll mountains. The area is home to one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls, Skógafoss, a pearl of the south coast. The drive to Skógar is a scenic ride through the picturesque south of Iceland, passing by small farms and charming villages with astounding views of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes on clear days. Whether you are planning a day trip to the region or a multi-day hike, leave the driving to us!
Skógar is one of the most scenic stops along the south coast and marks the start (or finish) of the popular Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail, frequented by Icelanders and travellers alike. This 1-2-day hike between Skógar and Þórsmörk is between the world-famous Eyjafjallajökull Glacier and the giant Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, and the views are diverse and spectacular. You may remember Eyjafjallajökull from the 2010 eruption that stopped air traffic!
The route is just over 20 km, and the hike takes about 9 hours, but if you prefer to take your time, accommodation in a mountain hut can be pre-booked. If hiking isn’t your thing, there is still a lot to do, like visiting the interesting Folk Museum at Skógar, marvelling at the epic Skógafoss waterfall, or simply enjoying the area's beautiful surroundings.
Icelandic highland roads are often dirt tracks or gravel roads and can be pretty tricky to navigate. Reykjavik Excursions operates specialised highland buses with professional drivers who easily navigate these roads. The Highland Bus runs daily* between Reykjavik and Skógar during the summer to serve the nature-loving hikers and travellers that frequent these parts. Let us drop you off and pick you up so you can explore Iceland on your own.
- Availability
- Summer & Fall
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Minimum age
- 1
- Meeting Point
- BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
TourID: HB03
Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia
BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Need to know
One way and return tickets are available. See the Highland Bus Schedule - Summer 2024.
Tour itinerary
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
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Included
- Bus fare
Not included
- Pick up and drop off is not included
Tour highlights
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For travellers that end their hiking trail in Þórsmörk or Landmannalaugar, we offer baggage transfer for a small fee. You can choose between three different areas within Þórsmörk: Húsadalur (Volcano Huts), Langidalur or Básar. You don´t need to make a reservation for baggage delivery, you just pay at BSÍ bus terminal or Hvolsvöllur or Hella before departure
The baggage transfer is limited to a backpack, box, or a cabin size bag plus a sleeping bag (Maximum luggage size excluding the sleeping bag: 55x40x20 cm, maximum weight: 10 kg). Please make sure that items are in a waterproof bag and are properly labeled.
Please note that depending on the delivery location the baggage might be placed in an unattended room or a trailer until picked up. Reykjavik Excursions assumes no responsibility for baggage after it is dropped off, but in the Icelandic highlands, this shouldn’t really be a problem.
You do not need to book and pay for baggage transfer for the bags that you bring with on the hike, only if you are sending bags to a different location than you are travelling to.
No guides are on our scheduled busses.
We offer baggage transfer to Þórsmörk. You can choose between three different areas within Þórsmörk: Húsadalur (Volcano Huts), Langidalur or Básar.
The price per item is 2000 ISK. The payment will be processed on-site at the BSI bus terminal or with your bus driver if you depart from Hvolsvöllur, Hella, or any other location on our route. The baggage transfer is limited to a backpack, box, or a cabin size bag plus a sleeping bag (Maximum luggage size excluding the sleeping bag: 55x40x20 cm, maximum weight: 10 kg). Please make sure that items are in a waterproof bag and are properly labeled. Please note that depending on the delivery location the baggage might be placed in an unattended room or a trailer until picked up. Reykjavik Excursions assumes no responsibility for baggage after it is dropped off, but in the Icelandic highlands, this shouldn’t really be a problem. You do not need to book and pay for baggage transfer for the bags that you bring with on the hike, only if you are sending bags to a different location than you are travelling to.
Pick-up and drop-off are not included. Most of our departures from Reykjavík stop at Reykjavík City Hostel/Campsite and BSÍ Bus Terminal.
Highland Bus (previously "Iceland On Your Own") is the name for Reykjavik Excursions' scheduled bus operation. During the summer, Highland Bus is the perfect way for the independent traveller to experience Iceland's most popular hiking routes.
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