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Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll

12 hours Reykjavík areaLilja ToursFree cancellation on most tours

Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll

Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll is a 12 hours experience run by Lilja Tours in Reykjavík area, from 250.000 ISK per person. 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.

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Duration
12 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
10 years
Pickup
Included (mandatory)
Region
Reykjavík area
Travel by
Mini Bus / Car
Operator
Lilja Tours

About this tour

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.

What’s included

  • Private guide and driver
  • Comfortable vehicle

What to bring

  • Weatherproof clothes
  • Food and drinks
  • Hiking poles are not necessary

Good to know

  • 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.

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Where it starts

Reykjavík, Iceland

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Frequently
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How long is Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll?
The tour runs about 12 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does Hike in the Highlands, in the steaming valley of Kerlingarfjöll operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 250.000 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 10 years old.