The Highlands

WHERE ICELAND BECOMES WILD

The Icelandic Highlands are a vast, largely uninhabited wilderness at the heart of the country, shaped by glaciers, volcanic activity and powerful glacial rivers. Roads give way to mountain tracks, familiar landmarks disappear and the landscape opens into black sand deserts, colourful mountain ranges and geothermal valleys.

Kerlingarfjöll is one of the Highlands’ most remarkable regions. At its heart lies Hveradalir, where steam rises through red and golden mountains, geothermal springs emerge from the ground and walking trails wind between snowfields and geothermal slopes. The landscape shifts constantly with the weather, light and season. For travellers who want to experience Iceland at its most remote, the Highlands offer vast open landscapes, remarkable stillness and a journey far beyond the usual routes.

TAILOR-MADE HIGHLANDS

Private Travel Iceland plans each journey around current road conditions, weather and the pace you prefer. Access and timing are carefully considered, whether you choose a privately guided walk through Hveradalir, a drive across the Kjölur route or a longer journey combining Kerlingarfjöll with Hveravellir and the surrounding wilderness.

Experiences can include guided hiking, e-biking, geothermal bathing and quiet stops at remote viewpoints far from the main visitor routes. An overnight stay at Highland Base gives you more time in the mountains and the chance to experience their stillness after the day visitors have gone. Depending on the season and conditions, travel can be arranged in a premium 4×4 or a specially equipped Super Jeep, with expert guiding and support throughout.