Day tour from Akureyri to Kerlingarfjöll highlands

Experience the raw beauty of Iceland’s highlands as you journey into the heart of Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjoll, a remote landscape shaped by powerful geothermal forces and dramatic mountain scenery. Surrounded by vast lava fields, steaming fumaroles, and glaciers on the horizon, this adventure offers a rare chance to explore one of the world’s most striking geothermal regions while enjoying the feeling of being completely immersed in untouched nature. A visit to the natural geothermal pool at Hveravellir adds an unforgettable moment, where warm mineral-rich waters contrast beautifully with the rugged highland environment.

Discover the otherworldly charm of Kerlingarfjöll, a hidden highland treasure known for its intensely colorful rhyolite mountains and one of Iceland’s most active hot spring areas. Learn about the unique geology as you wander through steaming valleys, snow patches, and dramatic ravines that feel almost alien in appearance. Explore a landscape where silence, scale, and natural energy combine, creating a deeply memorable experience that showcases the wild essence of Iceland far from the usual tourist paths.