Unpaved Roads to Adventure

Getting here

As the rugged trail to Kerlingarfjöll winds through barren landscapes, the thrill of the remote settles in. The highlands stretch ahead, inviting you to explore at your own pace.

Journey to another world

The route to Kerlingarfjöll

Traveling to Kerlingarfjöll is an edge-of-your-seat adventure. When the paved road disappears and you enter the rocky desolation of the highlands, you might feel as if you’ve left planet Earth.

Accessibility

Located in the central highlands, Highland Base is at an elevation of 700 meters. In the summer it is accessible by car or bus. During the winter, we can only be reached with a 4x4 super jeep driven by a professional.

How to get here in the summer

From Reykjavík, the trip takes approximately 3.5 hours, covering nearly 200 kilometers—a voyage moving from paved highways to the challenging and desolate gravel roads of the country’s interior. If arriving by rental car, guests must verify that the vehicle is insured for Iceland's mountain F roads.

We offer summer bus transfers between Kerlingarfjöll and both Reykjavík and Gullfoss, running from July 1 to September 1.

Daily departures and returns

Summer bus transfers

Let us do the driving. We offer transfers from Reykjavík and Gullfoss to Highland Base and back. From June 16 to June 30 the transfers are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and daily from July 1 to August 31.  

Reykjavík departure location is Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík. 

Gullfoss departure location is Gullfoss Car Park. 

Highland Base departure location is Highland Base main parking lot. 

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A day in Kerlingarfjöll: Highlands and hot springs 

Explore diverse landscapes and immerse yourself in the untamed highlands, seeing Gullfoss, Geysir, Kerlingarfjöll and Hveradalir in just one day. 

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Take the wheel

Car rental

Rent a car for your highland adventure and drive into the remote wilderness.

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Traveling to the highlands

Getting here in summer

An edge-of-your-seat journey

Winter transfers

The highland routes are not serviced during wintertime. We can only be reached with a 4x4 super jeep driven by a professional. Remember to book your transfer in advance.

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Daily departures & returns

Summer bus transfers

Let us do the driving. Take your seat and enjoy the ride to or from the highland wilderness.

From Reykjavík to Highland Base

Price: ISK 14,990 per person

Departs from Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð 10 at 08:30 every day from July 1 to September 1.

From Highland Base to Reykjavík

Price: ISK 14,990 per person

Departs Highland Base at 17:00 every day from July 1 to September 1.

From Gullfoss to Highland Base

Price: ISK 14,990 per person

Departs Gullfoss at 10:00 every day from July 1 to September 1.

From Highland Base to Gullfoss

Price: ISK 14,990 per person

Departs Highland Base at 17:00 every day from July 1 to September 1.