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Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll

Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll

Operated by Lilja Tours

Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll
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Duration:12 hours
Travel by:Mini Bus / Car
Difficulty:Moderate
Min. age:10+ years
Group size:Max. 4 people
Hotel pickup:Meet at location
Meeting point:Reykjavík

About this experience

We will leave from Reykjavík at 8am.

To get to Kerlingarfjöll, we have to drive for approximately 3hours.

Half-way, we will stop by the famous waterfall of Gullfoss. After checking it out, we will use the facilities of the visitor center and get some refreshements for our day.

Now the fun begins! We will drive on the rugged roads of the icelandic highlands. On the way, we will get plenty of opportunities for picture stops, with magnificient views over glaciers.

Once we arrive in Kerlingarfjöll, we will begin our hike. It is a 14km in-and-out slightly challenging hike. But a worthy one!

For most of the hike, we will be walking on various terrains, in a desertic valley, surrounded by glaciers. Civilization is hours and hours away from us, and it will feel like so.

After about 1.5 hour, we arrive in the Hveradalir area. The landscape changes complety. We are now overlooking an orange valleys, full of streams of hot water, and columns of smoke everywhere. The views are breathtaking, we will take the time to take it all in.

We will explore this area, get down to the bottom of it and take countless pictures. After a loop in this valley, we will go back with the same path we took to get up there.

Highlights

  • En Français/French
  • Geothermal and Geological
  • Hiking
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature & Scenery
  • Outdoor Activities

Places you may visit

What's included

Private guide and driver

Comfortable vehicle

Good to know

Weatherproof clothes

Food and drinks

Hiking poles are not necessary

This hike is not on very difficult terrain, but remains challenging due to its lenght.

The hike is 14km long. There is unveven ground, and there is steep terrain.

Meeting point

Reykjavík

Reykjavík, Iceland

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Operated by

Lilja Tours

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

12 hours

Where does the tour start?

Reykjavík, Reykjavík

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 10 years old.

How large is the group?

Maximum 4 people per booking.

From

250,000 ISK

per person

Select a date

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Lilja Tours

From

250,000 ISK