ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Private Kerlingarfjoll Highlands Adventure
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Thingvellir National Park · Þingvellir forecast
11°
Light rain
Today · Wind 6 m/s
Today
12° 9°
Light rain
Tomorrow
9° 5°
Light rain
Wed
9° 4°
Light rain
Thu
11° 5°
Rain
Fri
8° 2°
Overcast
Sat
5° 1°
Overcast
Sun
5° 1°
Light rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for Highlands
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Austurleið: Holuhraun - AskjaMountain vehicles
Lakavegur: Fagrifoss - LakagígarMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Kerlingarfjöll, located in the Icelandic Highlands, is a stunning geothermal wonderland that makes for an unforgettable day tour. The journey itself is an adventure, taking you through rugged highland roads with spectacular scenery at every turn. As you approach Kerlingarfjöll, the landscape transforms into a surreal mix of vividly colored rhyolite mountains, steaming vents, and glistening snow patches, offering a stark and beautiful contrast.
What makes Kerlingarfjöll truly amazing is the sense of remoteness and tranquility. Even though it’s a popular destination, the vastness of the area allows for moments of solitude, where you can fully immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Icelandic nature. The combination of geothermal wonders, striking landscapes, and the feeling of being in one of the most pristine and untouched places on earth makes a day tour to Kerlingarfjöll an extraordinary experience.
What's included
Not included
- –Around 20USD
Itinerary
- Tour stop
The oldest national park in Iceland, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Here you will also see the old Viking parliament, the oldest democratic parliament in the world.
Pass by without stopping - Tour stop
The only active Geysir in Iceland erupting every 5-6 minutes!
- Tour stop
Iceland's second largest waterfall originating from the Langjökull and Hofsjökull glaciers.
- Tour stop
'The Witch Mountains' An otherworldly geothermal paradise where Boiling water mixes with Glaciers and snow. The true meaning of Fire and Ice. Here we will have a small hike in the Hveradalir valley.
- Tour stop
The only hotel in Icelandic highlands that is open year round. Stop here for lunch and a swim in the thermal baths if you want.
- Tour stop
Driving to and from Reykjavik will take approximately 5 hours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.