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Kerlingarfjöll · Photo: Jonatan Pie

Highland Crossing

Seven days on foot through geothermal valleys and rhyolite country, July to August.

  • 7 Days in the highlands
  • Grade 3 Up to 7 h walking
  • 6 Nights camping
  • €3,250 Per person

Day by day

Seven days in the highlands

Route 35 Kjalvegur first opened between 30 May and 14 June in 2021 to 2025, Vegagerðin.

  1. Days 1 to 2

    Arrive and find your rhythm

    Meet in Reykjavík, then travel into the highlands.

  2. Days 3 to 5

    Geothermal country

    Valleys and coloured ridges around Kerlingarfjöll, with a guide.

  3. Days 6 to 7

    A slower finish

    A shorter last walk, then back to Reykjavík.

What the price covers

Everything on the route is booked for you, apart from flights and insurance.

  • Two guides
  • Six camp nights
  • Reykjavík transfers
  • Meals on the route

Dates and prices

Departures in 2027

Prices are per person. A place is held for 48 hours while you talk to a guide.

Dates Days Places Price per person Enquire
9 to 15 Jul 2027 7 days 3 places left €3,250 Enquire
River valley, Þórsmörk · Lien Van Win
River valley, Þórsmörk · Lien Van Win

Ask about Highland Crossing

Tell us your dates and recent walks. A guide replies within 48 hours.

How long are the walking days?

Grade 3: up to seven hours of walking on the longest days with a daypack, and a shorter walk on the last day.

Where do we sleep?

In tents at camps the guide confirms before departure. Washing facilities vary by camp, so ask before you book.

Do I carry my own gear?

You carry a daypack. The guide confirms how bags and camp kit move between walking areas when your place is confirmed.