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Experience a full day of the beautiful highlands with its steaming valleys, dreamy colors, magical surroundings and silence.

This tour blends iconic Golden Circle highlights with an exploration of the more remote Icelandic Highlands.

You start your journey by stopping at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall before continuing to Kerlingarfjöll, a mountain range with the Hveradalir hot spring valley. Guided by a local expert, you’ll walk among bubbling vents and mineral-rich slopes.

After your hike, unwind at the Highland Baths, where warm geothermal waters invite you to relax while surrounded by the untouched nature. Take your time and enjoy a soak, explore the Highland Base area, or treat yourself to a light meal or freshly made waffles.On the return journey you'll stop at the Geysir geothermal area and witness the erupting hot springs.

This is a day designed for those who want to go beyond the familiar and take on an adventure.

The tour highlights include:

Hveradalir hot spring valley, geothermal bathing at Highland Baths and an opportunity to enjoy local cuisine.Golden Circle sights: Gullfoss & Geysir

Included

  • Round-trip bus transfer from Reykjavík
  • A guided hike in Hveradalir with an English-speaking guide
  • Access to the Highland Baths
  • Sightseeing at Gullfoss and Geysir

Availability

  • Daily in July and August
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays in June and September.

Itinerary

08:30 – Departure from Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík

10:15 – Gullfoss sightseeing

12:00 – Arrival in Kerlingarfjöll

12:30 – Guided hike around Hveradalir

14:00 – Arrival at Highland Base

Free time to explore, relax, or enjoy lunch

15:00 – Highland Baths experience

17:00 – Departure from Highland Base

18:15 – Drop-off option at Gullfoss

18:30 – Geysir sightseeing

20:30 – Return to Reykjavík

Step off the well-trodden path and into Iceland’s highland wilderness.

Conditions

  • The minimum age for this tour is 10 years old.
  • Tour operator: South Coast Adventure/Highland Base.
  • Contact: All general inquiries, including change or cancellation requests, must be submitted online.
  • Terms and conditions, including changes and cancellations to your holiday, vary depending on your country of departure. Please refer to the applicable Icelandair Holidays terms and conditions.