Kerlingarfjöll

Mountainbiking in the Highlands

A challenging and fun mountain biking weekend through the magnificent area around Kerlingarfjöll.

Bring your mountain bike, gear up, and head up to the highlands to bike through thrilling landscapes, full of contrast and color.

We’ll meet up at Highland Base on Friday, August 2, and set out to circumnavigate Kerlingarfjöll on Saturday. At the day’s end, we’ll set up camp near Klakkur and enjoy a true highland campfire dinner. We’ll finish our tour on Sunday, biking through Leppistungur before heading back to base. The tour ends with a group dinner at the hotel, where you can recharge and relax in our Highland Baths. Come Monday morning, it’s time to leave Kerlingarfjöll behind and set out on the next adventure.

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Itinerary

The tour starts in Kerlingarfjöll, so you will have to arrange for transport to our site on Friday, August 2.

We’ll start Friday evening off with a prep meeting at the hotel and prepare body and spirit for the coming days.

During the tour, we’ll share the experience of conquering the highlands, camp together in breathtaking landscapes, and feel one with nature.

When the tour is finished, we can recharge and refuel at Highland Base, enjoy a nourishing dinner and dip into the Highland Baths.

Friday, August 2

Arrive at Kerlingarfjöll
Friday evening prep meeting
Accommodation in huts in Kerlingarfjöll

Saturday, August 3

We’ll start early, biking along Kisubotnar
We’ll camp at Klakkur, barbecue some food, and enjoy good company (the hotel will see to bringing our camping gear and food to the campsite)
All food included

Sunday, August 4

We’ll set off and bike through Leppistungur.
The tour ends back at Highland Base, for dinner and a dip into the Highland Baths.
All food included

Monday, August 5 (Bank holiday in Iceland)

Check-out is at 11:00

Price

ISK 123,000 per person
Minimum group size is 12 people

Accommodation is provided in huts where you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag, but you can contact us to ask about other options.

Included

Sleeping bag accommodation in huts at Kerlingarfjöll at the beginning and end of tour
Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus snacks on Saturday and Sunday
Three-day guiding
Prep meeting with guides
Slack-packing – luggage is carried between destinations
Access to the Highland Baths on Sunday evening

Important information

Equipment to pack:

Bike
Helmet
Pads (according to individual preferences)
Protective clothing
Tent/tents
Sleeping bag
Camping mattress
Food, if you don’t intend to dine at the hotel Friday/Monday

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