Project Description
Expedition into Iceland’s Highlands Heart | Fjallabak, Laki & Untamed Beauty
Prepare for an unforgettable, private expedition into the raw, untamed heart of Iceland’s Highlands! Moonwalker invites you on a 3-day adventure specifically designed for your group, traversing the iconic F-roads and challenging mountain tracks that define this rugged terrain, specifically focusing on the spectacular Fjallabak region (North and South) and the dramatic Laki volcanic fissure. This journey begins and ends in the Capital Area and promises a profound experience that transcends the ordinary.
Conquer the Interior with Expert Guidance and Capable 4x4s
Exploring these remote and demanding areas requires specialized expertise and a vehicle truly built for the challenge. As the founder and your personal guide, Bessi brings his unparalleled skills (forged in Iceland Search and Rescue) and certifications (including WFR and AIMG Glacier Guide) to every mile. You will navigate the demanding topography safely in one of our sturdy Land Rover Defenders (like Moon2!), specifically equipped for Iceland’s terrain. These aren’t just vehicles; they are reliable companions, engineered to conquer river crossings, traverse vast lava fields, and handle steep mountain tracks where regular vehicles simply cannot go, providing exclusive access for your private group.
Your Exclusive 3-Day Highlands Expedition:
- Day 1: Gateway to Fjallabak North: We depart the Capital Area and venture onto the F-roads, leaving civilization behind as we ascend into the Highlands. The landscape quickly transforms into a realm of volcanic mountains, vast lava fields, and winding river valleys. Today is dedicated to exploring Fjallabak North, known for its dramatic geological features and stunning, rugged beauty. Experience the thrill of our capable 4×4 navigating the challenging terrain and river crossings as we make our way to comfortable accommodation within or near the Highlands route – a peaceful haven after a day of exploration.
- Day 2: The Dramatic Laki Volcanic Fissure: Today, your private expedition takes you to the powerful Laki volcanic fissure, a chain of over 100 craters that erupted dramatically in the late 18th century, leaving an indelible mark on Iceland’s history and landscape. Traverse the unique terrain surrounding the fissure, featuring vast lava fields and colorful volcanic rock. We’ll hike up to viewpoints along the crater row with Bessi, witnessing the incredible scale and raw power of this remote area – a landscape that is both stark and breathtaking, offering profound geological and historical insights. We return to our accommodation after a day immersed in this incredible volcanic region.
- Day 3: Fjallabak South & Return Journey: We explore the rugged beauty of Fjallabak South, an area known for its distinct volcanic features, deeper canyons, and potentially more challenging river crossings as we make our way towards the southern edge of the Highlands. Experience the final thrills of off-road driving through this spectacular wilderness with Bessi at the wheel. As we descend from the interior and rejoin the main roads, the landscapes change once more, marking our return journey to the Capital Area with hearts full of memories from the highlands – memories of untamed beauty and accomplished adventure.
Experience the Authentic Heart of the Highlands with Moonwalker
Journeying through Fjallabak and Laki requires expert knowledge and navigation, especially in a private setting where flexibility is key. Your guide, Bessi, a specialist in Highlands travel, ensures your safety on the F-roads and river crossings and shares deep insights into the geology, history, and fragile ecosystem of this unique region, allowing for a truly authentic and respectful exploration.
This tour runs exclusively during the summer and autumn Highlands season when the F-roads are open (typically June to October), offering the best conditions to explore these remote areas. As a highly-rated family business, consistently earning the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award every year since 2016, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional, safe, and personal adventures.
Tour Highlights:
- Private Expedition (Tailored for your group).
- Comprehensive 3-day Highlands exploration (Fjallabak North, Laki Volcano, Fjallabak South).
- Traverse challenging F-roads and mountain tracks in a capable Land Rover Defender or modified 4×4.
- Visit the powerful Laki volcanic fissure and its chain of craters.
- Experience exhilarating river crossings.
- Hike to stunning viewpoints and explore unique volcanic landscapes.
- Starts and ends in the Capital Area.
- Experience the authentic, untamed heart of the Highlands.
Essential Information:
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights.
- Type: Private Tour (Just for your group).
- Pick-up: From your accommodation in the Capital Area on Day 1.
- Drop-off: Return to your accommodation in the Capital Area on Day 3.
- Accommodation: Comfortable lodging for 2 nights within or near the Highlands route is included.
- Meals: Daily breakfast is typically included. Lunch and dinner are not included. Your guide will assist with finding suitable stops or locations for packed meals.
- What to Bring: Warm clothing layers, Waterproof & windproof jacket & pants (CRUCIAL!), Sturdy hiking shoes, Warm hat & gloves, Camera, Reusable water bottle, Snacks and potentially packed lunches, Sunglasses and sunscreen, Any personal items needed, Your readiness for a rugged adventure!
- Fitness Level: Moderate. Involves significant driving time on bumpy F-roads. Includes stops for short walks/hikes on uneven terrain to viewpoints. Participants should be comfortable with this.
- Seasonality: Operates only during the summer and autumn Highlands season (typically June to October).
- Vehicle: Travel in a capable Land Rover Defender or similar modified 4×4 suitable for Highlands F-roads and river crossings.
Ready for a private, expertly guided expedition into Iceland’s untamed highlands? Book your 3-Day Fjallabak & Laki Adventure with Moonwalker today!
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Best Tour Company you can use in Iceland
We have just done the South Coast Private tour with Bessi and Cami and had the most fun, informative and fantastic trip you can imagine. What Bessi can’t tell you about Iceland isn’t worth knowing and Cami instantly becomes a friend for life. Bessi drives with extreme care and caution, even when off roaring, we always felt safe and saw everything we wanted. Please don’t think twice, you certainly get what you pay for with these guys. Thank you so much for the fantastic memories.
Adventure on the south coast!
What a spectacular experience! Highly recommend booking any tour you can find with moonwalker. Definitely worth any premium cost versus the traditional bus tours
Fantastic Icelandic Guide and Tour !
I’d have to say that booking with Moonwalker Tours was the best decision we made on our trip to Iceland. Bessi and his super cute sidekick Cami (his dog) were fantastic guides and took us to some crazy places in this amazing country that aren’t accessible to the mass tour busses and crowds. When Bessi says “i’m just going to deflate the tyres” on his massive 4×4 Landrover Defender you know your in for a Mad Adventure !
Exhilarating day with Bessi and Cami!
This is THE way to see the South Coast – in the company of Bessi, an easygoing, warm and knowledgable guide, and in the BEST ride – a massive jeep that whisked us away from the crowds, across rivers, up to a glacier, and along a black sand beach. We had views, experiences and insights we couldn’t have gotten any other way. All this plus Bessi’s adorable sheepdog Cami who rode and romped along with us all day. This is a day I’ll be thinking about for a long time – thank you Bessi! We hope to see you again.
An Unforgettable South Coast Adventure
I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Moonwalker; we stopped in Iceland for a few days before continuing on to Europe and our day with Bessi was the highlight of the trip. We had so much fun exploring with Bessi and Cami – right away it felt more like we were spending the day with a friend rather than on a “tour.” We loved that the day wasn’t restricted to a set schedule and instead Bessi made suggestions based on conditions and we ended up on adventures that we never expected but that were absolutely breathtaking. Not to mention that Bessi is extremely knowledgeable and prepared for anything, so we knew that we were in great hands the whole time. I truly feel that we left Iceland with a friend (two friends if you count the furry one too), and we now want to go back in the summer just to spend more time exploring with Bessi.
Awesome Tours
We did two days of tours with Bessi, the Golden Circle and the South Coast, and LOVED both. We booked them as group tours but no one else signed up so we had him to ourselves, which was great. He was so friendly and easy going, it was great getting to know him and learning about living in Iceland. He took us places that the larger tours would never go, including off-roading to a cavern/waterfall, to a secret ship wreck, and to the best little fish and chips place. He also knew when to go to certain places to avoid the peak of the large tour groups. Everything was so much more flexible and personal with him. The highlight was the drive around the Langjökull glacier on the Golden Circle tour in his Defender, which has wifi! Definitely book with him!
