Hiking · Full day
Highland Ridge Walk
From USD 390 per person
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Summer expedition · 7 days
Highlands Under Open Sky
HighlandsSummerFrom USD 7,800 per person
Request this trip Book this journeyDuration
7 days
Region
Highlands
Best for
Couples · Luxury
Season
Summer
Highlights
- 01Landmannalaugar hot river
- 02Rhyolite ridge walks
- 03Super-jeep river crossings
- 04Mountain hut nights
Is this for you?
- Ideal for
- Hikers · Couples · Repeat visitors
- Pace
- Active
- Best months
- July – August
- Perhaps not for
- Travelers who prefer hotels every night.
The journey
Cross into the bright, raw interior—on foot, by track, and always beneath an enormous sky.
A calm progression rather than a race between landmarks, with room for changing light, weather, and discoveries that cannot be scheduled.
Your route
Day by day.
- 01
Day 1
Arrival
Settle into Reykjavík and meet your guide for a route briefing.
- Overnight
- Reykjavík
- 02
Day 2
Into the interior
Super-jeep along F-roads to Landmannalaugar; evening hot river soak.
- Overnight
- Landmannalaugar
- Driving
- 3.5 h
- 03
Day 3
Color walk
Guided ridge hike through rhyolite and steam vents.
- Overnight
- Landmannalaugar
- 04
Day 4
Crater lakes
Cross to Eldgjá canyon and Ófærufoss.
- Overnight
- Highland lodge
- Driving
- 2 h
- 05
Day 5
Kerlingarfjöll
Geothermal valley trails and a new hot spring.
- Overnight
- Kerlingarfjöll
- Driving
- 4 h
- 06
Day 6
Down to the lowlands
Via Kjölur road to Gullfoss and a final countryside night.
- Overnight
- South
- Driving
- 3 h
- 07
Day 7
Departure
Transfer to the airport.
- Driving
- 1.5 h
Included
Handpicked accommodation
Route planning and travel notes
Selected guided experiences
Dedicated trip specialist
Not included
International flights
Travel insurance
Meals unless stated
Personal expenses
Where you'll stay
Handpicked, never generic.
Final properties are confirmed with your proposal and matched to your preferences.
- Mountain lodges
- Private highland hut
- Countryside hotel
Travelers say
Sample reviews.
“We stopped feeling like tourists by day two. Every evening ended somewhere quiet that we would never have found alone.”
“The pacing was perfect for our kids. Short drives, long stops, and a specialist who answered every message within hours.”
“The road notes were better than any guidebook. When weather closed a pass, we had a new plan before breakfast.”
“We saw the aurora three nights out of six, but honestly the blue ice cave alone was worth the trip.”
Questions
Before you ask.
How do prices work?
Prices shown are a guide per person, based on two travelers sharing. Your final quote depends on dates, group size and choices.
What deposit is required?
Deposit and payment terms will be confirmed in your written proposal before you commit to anything.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms will be published once approved and are always included in your proposal.
Is someone available while I travel?
Yes. You have a direct line to your specialist and an emergency number throughout the journey.
What happens if the weather changes plans?
We monitor conditions daily and reroute when needed, so a closed road becomes a different good day.
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