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Private day tours · Hella, South Iceland

Explore Iceland with a local PhD expert

Private super-jeep day tours with Magnús H. Jóhannsson, an ecologist and botanist with decades of experience in Iceland’s landscapes and vegetation. Small groups, good company and a deeper understanding of everything you encounter along the way.

Available tours

All tours are private with max six guests (that’s all a Land Rover can take).

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  • Geothermal steam rising between jagged lava spires above a slope of bright green moss.Highlands

    Landmannalaugar by super jeep

    Landmannalaugar is one of a kind, and it is no surprise that it is one of the most popular destinations in the Highlands. Stunning landscapes and colours.

    245.000 ISKper tour

  • A white super-jeep driving through a glacial river, throwing up a wall of spray.Highlands

    Þórsmörk by super jeep

    It doesn't matter what the weather is like — Þórsmörk is always wonderful, only 64 km from Hella. Exciting drive on rough roads fording multiple creeks and rivers.

    235.000 ISKper tour

  • A wide waterfall falling between snow-covered slopes, with a line of people in bright jackets standing small at its foot.Coast

    South Coast exploration

    An all-day tour along the south coast of Iceland, across the country's largest farmland area, absorbing fantastic scenery and local history.

    235.000 ISKper tour

  • Strokkur erupting in winter: a tall column of water and steam against a clear blue sky, with visitors watching from behind the rope.Classics

    The Golden Circle

    The Golden Circle is one of those scenic tours that no one should miss. The highlights are the Geysir geothermal site, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.

    235.000 ISKper tour

  • A guide in waders kneeling in shallow water at a lake, holding a brown trout, with dark mountains behind.Fishing

    Highland lake fishing

    Have you ever thought it might be interesting to fish in a pristine Icelandic lake? The idea behind this tour is to offer our guests the highland lakes — a mix of sightseeing and story-telling on the way up, and about three to five hours of fishing.

    245.000 ISKper tour

  • Yellow and rust-coloured wildflowers on tall stems in a meadow, the background thrown out of focus.Ecology

    Ecosystems and restoration

    Iceland is well known for the ice and fire that has sculpted its environment. But have you wondered about the things you do not see? Why are there so few trees?

    80.000 ISKper tour

A botanist at the wheel

Magnús H. Jóhannsson is a botanist and ecologist who has spent decades studying Icelandic landscapes. Along the way, he shares the plants, natural processes and stories that bring the Highlands to life.

Close-up of grey highland lichen on lava rock, with a few small green and yellow leaves growing through it.

Where the road takes us

A white super-jeep driving through a glacial river, throwing up a wall of spray.

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Photographs from MudShark’s own archive.

What guests say

5.0 out of 5, from 91 reviews on Tripadvisor

Quoted word for word from MudShark's Tripadvisor listing, with the date it was written. Every review, including the newest, is on the listing.

  • If you’re going to explore the Icelandic Highlands, do yourself a favor and book with Magnus and Mudshark! We had an unforgettable Highland tour on September 1, 2026. Not only were we blessed with incredible weather and otherworldly landscapes, but having a genuine environmental expert at the wheel took the experience to a whole new level. Magnus didn't just show us the sites—he brought the terrain to life with his amazing expertise. Plus, we actually survived the Highlands in style! 10/10 recommendation—huge thanks to Magnus and Mudshark for an unforgettable day!