Iceland · Geological Wonders

Private Kerlingarfjöll Highlands Tour

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Akureyri. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 4x4 highlands tour from Akureyri
  • 02 Visit the geothermal reserve at Hveravellir
  • 03 Explore the colorful rhyolite mountains of Kerlingarfjöll
  • 04 See hot springs, fumaroles, rivulets, and mineral-stained ground
  • 05 Travel through remote Icelandic Highland wilderness
  • 06 Enjoy the comfort of private transport with an English-speaking guide

Discover two of Iceland’s most remarkable highland geothermal areas on this private full-day journey from Akureyri. Travel by 4x4 Jeep into the remote interior to experience dramatic rhyolite mountains, steaming hot springs, colorful mineral-stained slopes, and vast wilderness landscapes that feel far removed from the everyday.

At Hveravellir, explore a beautiful geothermal reserve set between the glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull, known for its fumaroles, boiling blue water, and scenic natural pool. Continue to Kerlingarfjöll, a hidden gem in the Icelandic Highlands, where hot springs, snowdrifts, ravines, and vividly colored mountains create an unforgettable setting.

With private transport, pickup in Akureyri, and an English-speaking guide included, this tour offers a comfortable and immersive way to experience one of Iceland’s most striking off-the-beaten-path regions.

At Hveravellir, explore a beautiful geothermal reserve set between the glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull, known for its fumaroles, boiling blue water, and scenic natural pool.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Akureyri
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kerlingarfjöll

Kerlingarfjöll is a 1,477 m (4,846 ft) tall mountain range in Iceland, situated in the Highlands of Iceland near the Kjölur highland road. They are part of a large tuya volcano system of 100 km2 (39 sq mi). The volcanic origin of these mountains is evidenced by the numerous hot springs and rivulets in the area, as well as red volcanic rhyolite stone of which the mountains are composed. Minerals that have emerged from the hot springs also color the ground yellow, red and green.

Hveravellir

Nested by the highland route Kjalvegur connecting the North and the South, between the two big glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull, Hveravellir Nature Reserve is one of the last great wilderness areas of Europe.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Akureyri. 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

This tour includes comfortable private transportation (4x4 Jeep), a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Akureyri.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Akureyri.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Akureyri..

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