Iceland: Highlands Off-road Expedition

An Iceland Highlands road trip takes you beyond Iceland's familiar attractions and into the remote interior of the country. This 8‑day guided driving expedition includes Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, the Kjölur Route, Hveravellir, Kerlingarfjöll, Hungurfit, Seljalandsfoss and Gígjökull.

For example, if you come with your spouse or partner, you will command your own 4x4 Land Rover Defender in a guided convoy. You will be equipped with a handheld radio for communications, and everything else is taken care of and all‑inclusive. The guide will share all the best stops and points of interest while sharing their deep local knowledge and love of Iceland with you and the small group. Every day will be filled with local food and culture and end at premium local hotels.

You will drive a current Land Rover Defender, selected for tackling the varied terrain covered during the expedition in comfort and style. The itinerary includes Highland tracks, volcanic landscapes, rivers, canyons, and rugged mountain routes.

The vehicle allows you to experience Iceland's remote landscapes while being supported by an experienced expedition team.

No, previous off‑road driving experience is not required. The expedition is designed around guided driving, with an experienced team accompanying you throughout the journey.

You can enjoy the challenge and excitement of Iceland's Highland roads while having experienced support throughout the expedition.

The expedition combines Iceland's famous landmarks with its less discovered remote landscapes. Highlights include the Kjölur Route, Hveravellir, Kerlingarfjöll and Hungurfit, along with Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss and Gígjökull.

From geothermal valleys and volcanic deserts to glacial rivers and dramatic waterfalls, each day brings a different side of Iceland.

On Day 5, you'll visit Friðheimar Greenhouse, where geothermal energy is used to grow produce in Iceland's challenging climate. You'll enjoy lunch prepared using food grown at the greenhouse before continuing to Hjálparfoss and Gjáinn Canyon.

It is one of the experiences that adds a cultural and local dimension to the guided driving journey.

The Hungurfit route is one of the expedition's most memorable guided driving experiences. The route takes you through rivers, canyons, and valleys before reaching the remote Highland area of Hungurfit.

Hungurfit is not a polished tourist road, it is a remote Highland track through some of southern Iceland’s wild terrain. It is the kind of route that demands attention every few feet rather than every few miles.

One of its most talked‑about sections squeezes between two enormous boulders with very little room to spare. (Spoiler, everyone makes it through!) Elsewhere, the track winds through streams and across open Highland valleys with little sign that anyone else is around. Perfect for a guided expedition. Local 4x4 enthusiasts and experienced Highland drivers seek it out precisely because it feels so raw and approachable.

You are not simply looking at Iceland through a window. You are reading the terrain, choosing your line, feeling the car work beneath you and earning every incredible view that opens up ahead.

For someone who genuinely loves driving, Hungurfit is the kind of road you remember long after the trip is over.

The final driving day begins at Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland's most famous waterfalls. The journey then continues toward Gígjökull, an outlet glacier from the Eyjafjallajökull ice cap.

The area was dramatically affected by the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption, whose ash cloud disrupted air travel across Europe.

After the final drive, you'll return the vehicles and head back to Reykjavík for a farewell dinner featuring Icelandic cuisine.

Yes. This Iceland luxury adventure travel experience combines guided 4x4 driving through remote Highland landscapes with carefully planned accommodation, local experiences and expedition support.

You spend your days exploring volcanic terrain, geothermal valleys, mountain routes and remote landscapes, while your evenings are designed around comfort.