Traveling to the highlands

Getting here

The journey is an adventure in itself.

An unforgettable journey

Getting here in winter

The highland routes are not serviced during wintertime. During the winter, we can only be reached with a 4x4 super jeep driven by a professional. Prepare for the ride of your life. Whether it takes three hours or six hours, the thrill is timeless.

The highland routes are not serviced in winter. During the winter season, from October 1 to June 14, we can only be reached with a 4x4 super jeep.

You can reserve a seat in an unstoppable mountain-terrain coach, driven by a professional who loves to share their knowledge about this adrenalin-fueled adventure. Prepare for the ride of your life!

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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Directions

Directions From Route 1 (Þjóðvegur 1), turn onto Route 35 (Kjalvegur) from Biskupstungnabraut. Continue on Kjalvegur. Drive to F347 in Hrunamannahreppur until you reach Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll.

Before setting off we highly recommend planning your journey. Please make sure to monitor the following sites:

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 30. The schedule for summer 2025 is being finalized—stay tuned for updates!