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
On the route
Day by day
Seven days in the highlands
Route 35 Kjalvegur first opened between 30 May and 14 June in 2021 to 2025, Vegagerðin.
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Days 1 to 2
Arrive and find your rhythm
Meet in Reykjavík, then travel into the highlands.
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Days 3 to 5
Geothermal country
Valleys and coloured ridges around Kerlingarfjöll, with a guide.
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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.
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.