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!
