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Kerlingarfjöll Day Hike from Reykjavik

Activity Duration (11 hours)
Extreme
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Kerlingarfjöll Day Hike from Reykjavik
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Overview

About

Take a day hike from Reykjavik to the Kerlingarfjöll mountain range.

What you'll do

Explore the secluded Kerlingarfjöll mountain range in Iceland's highlands. Hike through diverse landscapes, including geothermal valleys, snowy fields, and more. Witness natural wonders like steaming hot springs, colorful rhyolite mountains, and glacial rivers. Take advantage of Iceland's breathtaking natural beauty – there will be no shortage of awe-inspiring views on this trip.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPlease note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.Skarfabakki Harbour, 544P+F35, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstræti 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus stop #4 Miðbakki, 5325+4PG, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Ingólfsstræti 1, 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24, 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop#15 - Vesturbugt, Mýrargata 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandHallgrimskirkja, Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Not wheelchair accessible

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Duration of the tour is 11 hours including travel time
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Meet your host

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Golden Discovery Tour
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Reykjavik Hiking & Trekking Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Kerlingarfjöll Day Hike from Reykjavik in Reykjavik, Iceland. This hiking & trekking experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 11 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Kerlingarfjoll
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Kerlingarfjoll

Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Kerlingarfjoll
  • Our adventure begins with an 8 a.m. pick-up from Reykjavik at your chosen location from our pick-up list. Once everyone is on board, we'll depart the city and head towards the remote Icelandic highlands.
  • Our destination is Kerlingarfjöll, a volcanic mountain range in central Iceland, known for its steaming geothermal valleys, rushing glacial rivers, and breathtaking panoramic views.
  • We’ll make a quick rest stop at Gullfoss before transitioning from paved roads to highland mountain roads. Along the way, you'll be treated to views of the vast black highland desert and glacial lagoons, eventually arriving at the mountainous oasis of Kerlingarfjöll.
  • Our first stop in this region will be The Highland Base, located in the Ásgarður Valley at the edge of Kerlingarfjöll, where we can stretch our legs.
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Reykjavik

Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Reykjavik

After we've spent some time exploring the area and enjoying the geothermal wonders of Kerlingarfjöll, we'll head back to Reykjavík for an evening arrival.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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