Kerlingarfjöll Highlands Day Tour in a 4X4 from Akureyri

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy this guided day tour to one of the pearls of the Highlands located in the Kjölur highland and get a once in life time opportunity to bathe in a natural hot spring in Hveravellir.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Bring along sturdy walking shoes, swimsuits and a towel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Driver/guide

Food and drinks

Lunch: restaurants available in Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjöll

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Hotel Ibudir

Geislagata 10, Akureyri Iceland

Hotel Kjarnalundur

Kjarnalundur Akureyri Iceland

Akureyri Airport

Akureyri Iceland

Hotel Edda Akureyri

Thorunnarstraeti 90, Akureyri Iceland

Hotel Akureyri

Hafnarstraeti 67, Akureyri Iceland

Place To Read

4 Main Street Akureyri Iceland

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri Iceland

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri Iceland

Hotel Nordurland

Geislagata 7, Akureyri Iceland

What To Expect

Hveravellir

High tempature area with natural pool

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Star Travel

Starting point if you don´t have pick up place

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Kerlingarfjöll Highlands Day Tour in a 4X4 from Akureyri

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bucket List Tour
X7072HCsusanj,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a bucket list tour for us and it didn’t disappoint. It has been the highlight of our three week trip so far. Siggi was our guide and not only showed us the beauty of Iceland and The Highlands, but told us some history, fun facts, where he grew up, and other “must see” places on our trip. If you have the time, this one is a must do tour!
A fantastic day on another planet
Frank B,
Aug 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic day visiting Kellingarfjoll. It’s a long drive (4 hours) but our guide was very friendly and a great driver ! The landscapes there are fascinating, it’s like another planet.
ist was great to see the Kjerlingarfjöll, our driver was exellent, told us much about the nature,
Claudia H,
Jun 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
to see the Kjerlingarfjöll - and to take a bath in the hot springs our driver was exellent, he told us much about the nature
Discover the Higlhlands
Pierrick P,
Aug 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Walking around Kerlingarfjoll site, fantastic geothermical area and bath in the natural warm pool of Hverzvellir.
Majestic, colorful, otherworldly
Kathy S,
Sep 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent a magnificent day with Raynir visiting the highlands of Iceland. We drove along the Kjolur pass into the interior and spent about 2 hours walking around kerlingarfjoll - a geothermal area with colorful hills, sulphuric deposits, bubbling mud, boiling water,and steaming pools. Along the way we drove past a lovely waterfall carving a narrow canyon where my husband got to fly his drone. We saw a highland sheep roundup, drove between Iceland’s second and third largest glaciers and on the way back walked around Hveravellir -another geothermal area with whistling cones, more boiling pools of various colors and a tiny geyser. This spot also had a pretty soaking pool. Raynir was prompt, kind, knowledgeable, warm and funny - I highly recommend him for any of the extensive tours he does in this area.
See The Highlands!
C David 55,
Aug 10, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time with Reynir in the Highlands. He was a fantastic guide, and both the information and the scenery were unforgettable. If you're spending time in Iceland, it's hard to get off the main paved roads and visit the interior of the country, so I'd highly recommend this as a tacked-on day to the rest of your Icelandic adventure. It felt like I was getting to see such an interesting part of the country that I never would have been able to on my own. Also, we had some poor weather, but it was no problem - the scenery and whole experience are great in the rain, too!
Highlands experience
David P,
Jul 31, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour provides a great experience of the Highlands with an informative driver. The hot springs at Hveradalir are spectacular and we enjoyed a relaxing hour in the hot spring pool at Hvervellir
Wonderful day!
JoM369456,
Jul 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a magical experience! The day flew by. The landscape was some of the most interesting we've seen in Iceland, and that is really saying something. The hike we did was incredible, and perfect. Reynir is an amazing guide, and has constructed a wonderful tour here. Don't miss it!
Icelandic Highlands!
richpp2014,
Jul 22, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour of the Highlands! The Kerlingarfjöll geothermal area was some of the most beautiful landscape that we have ever seen! Reynir is a very experienced and knowledgable guide who kept us entertained the entire time. Turned into a private tour since we were the only ones on the tour that day!
Hotpot instead of hotspot
Christian L,
Jul 19, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved to travel with the greatful Reynir to the unforgettable countryside of Kerlingarfjöll & Hveravellir