Mælifell Highland Off Grid Adventure

DURATION

10 hours

AVAILABILITY

Summer

DIFFICULTY

Easy

PERSONS

1 to 6

BOOK

OVERVIEW

General information

Travel deep into Iceland’s remote highlands to Mælifell, one of the country’s most striking volcanoes. Rising bright green from the black sands of Mælifellssandur, this moss-covered cone sits in the middle of a vast volcanic desert shaped by eruptions, glacial floods, and centuries of wind.

Leaving Reykjavik, the journey heads south before turning inland onto rough highland tracks accessible only by Super Jeep. The drive itself is part of the experience: crossing glacial rivers, navigating lava fields, and traveling through wide, empty landscapes where there are often no other people for miles.

Along the way there are regular photo stops at dramatic viewpoints, canyons, and river crossings. Near Mælifell we explore the area on foot, taking time to photograph the volcano from different angles and experience the scale and silence of the highlands.

Midday we stop at a remote highland lake for a relaxed lunch surrounded by volcanic mountains and black sand plains. On clear days the views stretch across glaciers, ridges, and endless highland valleys.

This tour focuses on the journey as much as the destination: wild terrain, remote tracks, river crossings, and some of the most untouched landscapes in Iceland. It’s a full day deep into the interior, far from the main roads and crowds.

Highlights

Mælifell volcano
Remote highland lake

Price

240,000 ISK per tour

What's included

Private luxury 4×4
Professional driver-guide
Detailed personal itinerary
Photo package of your trip

What to bring

Warm clothes
Hat and gloves
Good hiking shoes
Waterproof clothing

ITINERARY

  The BEST way to experience Iceland! - We had a 3-day private tour with Julian and our time with him was outstanding.  He customized the trip to fit our interests and shared his historical knowledge and... read more experiences with us to enhance our trip.  The private transportation was very comfortable. He was professional yet personable.  As a special treat for our 30th anniversary, he surprised us with champagne in a private ice cave tour. I highly recommend Arctic Exped and we will definitely use them again for future trips.
T K
May 16, 2026 

  Once in a lifetime experience with phenomenal guide - Our family of four (two young teens and two adults) loved every minute of our time with Julian. He was quite responsive from the moment we booked, helping us customize... read more our tour to exactly what we wanted to see, was perfectly on time for our pickup, and went out of his way to tailor each activity to the physical limitations of our group. Julian was so friendly and knowledgeable about the landscape and ecology of Iceland, pointing out details we never would have noticed on our own. The small details are really what set him apart from other guides or group tours - reliable private transport, adaptability, experience and knowledge of Iceland, and he even stopped for snacks for my aways hungry teen! This was by far one of the best tours we have ever taken. We had such an amazing time with Julian that we booked a second tour days later with him as well!
Kate R
April 13, 2026 

  Amazing tour of Iceland with stunning photos! - We had the most amazing experience with Julian and Arctic Exped! Such a knowledgeable group of people and Julian’s expertise make this trip so fun and adventurous! They think of... read more every detail and I cannot them and thank them enough!!
JulieCait21
April 8, 2026 