Iceland, Laugavegur Trekking Tour

Arrival in Iceland, a driver will wait for you at the airport and is taking care of the transfer to your accommodation in Reykjavik, here your travel package is waiting for you. If you have ordered a food package, it will be delivered to your accommodation. 

After an early breakfast, head to the central bus terminal to travel by scheduled bus to Landmannalaugar, the starting point of your trek. Around half past one in the afternoon, you will arrive in Landmannalaugar. The beautiful mountains and the vast lava fields in the backyard of the cabin provide a beautiful backdrop for an exploration of the area. If you want to take it easy, you can of course bathe extensively in the warm river. You will spend the night in the cabin. 

From Landmannalaugar (575 m) we walk through the lava field Laugahraun formed in 1477. This is an area with a lot of geothermal activity with steam springs and bubbling hot springs. The route takes you to the black obsidian massif Hrafntinnusker plateau over the heights. From the pass on this mountain (1000 m), you have a beautiful view over the unspoilt surroundings. You will spend the night in the hut located here from where you can take an afternoon walk to the ice cave. 

Distance: 12 km

Elevation Gain: +470m

Surreal is probably the only word that comes close to describing the atmosphere that  the landscape around the Hrafntinnusker exudes. Watercolour shades are intersected with patches of  steam  and  brightly coloured  bronze  moss  grows  in the sharply incised canyons. After an undulating rhyolite landscape, there is a steep descent to the flatter grounds where the beautiful Álftavatn lake is located. Behind us are the unvegetated rhyolite mountains, in front of us dark- coloured tuff mountains and white ice caps. 

Distance: 12 km

Elevation Gain: - 490 m

Soon  after leaving the hut, a cold ford follows, after which you can be sure  that you are fully awake. After several short climbs and descents, we end up in a desolate desert landscape, the sand plains of the Myrdalsjökull. Black volcanic sand is the only thing you will have to deal with for  miles under the soles of your  shoes.  A  short hike from the Emstrur hut to the spectacular canyon of Markarfljót river complements this day full of contrast.  

Distance: 16 km

Elevation Gain: - 40 m

As we get closer to Thórsmörk, the landscape becomes greener and more forested. The contrast with the day before could hardly be greater when we walk into the valley. Three beautiful ice caps dominate our view, the  Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindafjallajökull lie gracefully around us. We spend the night in the valley. 

Distance: 15 km

Elevation Gain: - 300 m

Time until 15.00 for some nice hiking in the area, bus leaves at 15.15

Transfer in the early morning to the airport for the return trip. 

This is a beautiful trip, one you’ll never forget—a true adventure. While it’s not a technical route, it does require good prior experience, plenty of adaptability, and, above all, an understanding that Icelandic weather is unpredictable. You need to be prepared for all kinds of conditions (sometimes even several in a single day!). There are also many small adventures along the way, like river crossings and traversing high plateaus, which can become challenging in adverse weather. A strong adventurous spirit and solid experience with similar treks are definitely needed!

For our trips, we always select accommodations with private rooms and private bathrooms. In rare cases, shared accommodations or shared bathrooms may be included, so we recommend carefully checking the inclusions section to understand the type of accommodation provided for the trip you’re interested in.

We place great importance on the choice of lodging and select hotels with care and attention. We know how essential it is to rest well after a day of walking. We prefer welcoming and charming accommodations, ideally family-run, that truly embody the spirit of the place and can welcome you with comfort and warmth.

Where, due to the nature of the route, the choice of accommodations is limited, we select the option that best aligns with our standards.