Highland Baths | Hálendisböðin
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The Highland Baths in Kerlingarfjöll are located in the heart of the Icelandic highlands, along the banks of the Ásgarðsá river, and provide stunning views of the surrounding mountain range.
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- September
- Getting there
- Self-Drive
- Group size
- Up to 20
- Book by
- 2 hours before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
from
5.500 ISK
per adults
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Wed 30 Sept · 18:00
- Wed 30 Sept · 19:00
- Wed 30 Sept · 20:00
- Wed 30 Sept · 21:00
Runs: September
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
The Grapevine's take
Kerlingarfjöll
One of the largest geothermal areas in Europe, hidden in the rhyolite mountains between Langjökull and Hofsjökull off the Kjölur route. The walk into Hveradalir, the hot-spring valley, crosses steaming fumaroles, boiling mud and hillsides in ochre, rust and green, with small glaciers still sitting on the peaks; Grapevine named it a Best of South Iceland must-see and called its hot springs and mud pools magic incarnate. Down in Ásgarður valley, Highland Base has a restaurant, rooms and the Highland Baths on the river bank: a hot pool, cold plunge, sauna and a bar. Summer only, and the F347 spur wants a proper 4x4; a day tour from Reykjavík runs June to August, with Gullfoss on the way in and Geysir on the way home.
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Prices
| Adults12+ years | 5.500 ISK |
|---|---|
| Children0 - 11 years | 900 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
The Highland Baths in Kerlingarfjöll are located in the heart of the Icelandic highlands, along the banks of the Ásgarðsá river, and provide stunning views of the surrounding mountain range. The facilities include a steaming pool, a cold plunge, a sauna, and a bar where you can order refreshing drinks to enjoy while you soak. The setting is warm, inviting, and perfectly complements the natural surroundings.
Hálendisböðin í Kerlingarfjöllum eru staðsett í hjarta hálendisins með ótrúlegt útsýni yfir fjallgarðinn sem umlykur og er þar tilvalið að slaka á eftir viðburðaríkan dag eða safna orku fyrir næsta ævintýri. Umgjörð baðanna er hlýleg og náttúruleg enda hönnuð í fullkomnum samhljómi við umhverfið. Í Hálendisböðunum er meðal annars heit setlaug, kaldur pottur, glæsileg sána og bar þar sem hægt er að panta svalandi drykki til að njóta ofan í.
What to bring
Swimwear and towel / Sundföt og handklæði
Where it starts
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Highland Baths?
- About 1 hour 30 minutes.
- How much does Highland Baths cost?
- From 5.500 ISK. Adults (12+ years): 5.500 ISK. Children (0 - 11 years): 900 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Highland Base at Kerlingarfjöll, Highland Base at Kerlingarfjöll, Selfoss. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- September, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it easy.
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