Icelandic Highlands

Adventure

Icelandic Highlands

Iceland

Volcanic black sand, geothermal pools and the wildest hike in Europe.

About this escape

Raw, scenic and slightly humbling — Icelandic Highlands is European wilderness at its most rewarding. Volcanic black sand, geothermal pools and the wildest hike in Europe.

Going to Icelandic Highlands is amazing because you get the rare combination of striking landscapes, a deeply local culture, and the ease of European travel — short transfers, safe streets, and a partner network (GetYourGuide) that can put a complete trip together for you in minutes.

What you can do

  • Guided hiking with a certified local mountain leader
  • Optional summit attempt for fitter travellers
  • Wildlife and landscape photography stops
  • Refuge / mountain-hut overnight stays
  • Glacier crossings, ridge walks or sea-cliff scrambles
  • Cold-water swims and post-hike sauna

Who is it for

Group size & who travels best

Solo travel

Strongly recommended for solo travellers — guided group tours mean instant company and qualified safety cover, and most operators offer single-supplement-free shared rooms.

Couples · Plenty of two-person guided departures; great for couples who like a shared physical challenge.
Friends · Brilliant for active friend groups — book a private guide and customise the route.
Family · Mixed — some routes are family-suitable (lower-altitude hikes), others are advanced only.

A closer look

Icelandic Highlands in photos

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland
Icelandic Highlands, Iceland
Trails with a certified guide in Icelandic Highlands
Trails with a certified guide in Icelandic Highlands
The reward at the summit in Icelandic Highlands
The reward at the summit in Icelandic Highlands
Raw, humbling landscapes in Icelandic Highlands
Raw, humbling landscapes in Icelandic Highlands
Wildlife and photography stops in Icelandic Highlands
Wildlife and photography stops in Icelandic Highlands
Refuge stays under the stars in Icelandic Highlands
Refuge stays under the stars in Icelandic Highlands

20 curated packages

Choose your Icelandic Highlands chapter

Every option opens directly on GetYourGuide for booking.

Guided 3-Day Summit Climb
Package 012 days

Guided 3-Day Summit Climb

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

2 days·from €320
Book on GetYourGuide
Via Ferrata Day Tour
Package 023 days

Via Ferrata Day Tour

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

3 days·from €480
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Multi-Day Hut-to-Hut Trek
Package 033 days

Multi-Day Hut-to-Hut Trek

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

3 days·from €540
Book on GetYourGuide
Glacier Hike + Ice Climb
Package 044 days

Glacier Hike + Ice Climb

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

4 days·from €620
Book on GetYourGuide
Kayak Day with Picnic
Package 054 days

Kayak Day with Picnic

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

4 days·from €720
Book on GetYourGuide
Sunrise Summit Tour
Package 065 days

Sunrise Summit Tour

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

5 days·from €820
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5-Day Trail Run Camp
Package 075 days

5-Day Trail Run Camp

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

5 days·from €920
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Photographer's Hiking Tour
Package 086 days

Photographer's Hiking Tour

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

6 days·from €1,020
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Family Adventure Week
Package 096 days

Family Adventure Week

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

6 days·from €1,140
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Snowshoe Winter Expedition
Package 107 days

Snowshoe Winter Expedition

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

7 days·from €1,280
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Sea-Cliff Climbing Day
Package 117 days

Sea-Cliff Climbing Day

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

7 days·from €1,420
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Mountain Biking Weekend
Package 127 days

Mountain Biking Weekend

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

7 days·from €1,580
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Wildlife Tracking Tour
Package 138 days

Wildlife Tracking Tour

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

8 days·from €1,720
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Canyoning Adventure
Package 148 days

Canyoning Adventure

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

8 days·from €1,880
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Paragliding Tandem Flight
Package 159 days

Paragliding Tandem Flight

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

9 days·from €2,100
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Off-Grid Cabin Expedition
Package 1610 days

Off-Grid Cabin Expedition

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

10 days·from €2,380
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Self-Guided Trail Pack
Package 1710 days

Self-Guided Trail Pack

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

10 days·from €2,640
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Solo Trekkers Group Tour
Package 1812 days

Solo Trekkers Group Tour

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

12 days·from €2,960
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Premium Refuge Trek
Package 1914 days

Premium Refuge Trek

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

14 days·from €3,280
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Volcano Crater Hike
Package 2014 days

Volcano Crater Hike

Icelandic Highlands, Iceland

14 days·from €3,640
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