Iceland's ultimate hiking adventure awaits.
The popular Laugavegur hiking route from the Landmannalaugar region to the Þórsmörk area is a 56-kilometre (35-mile) multi-day hike that attracts backpackers and hikers worldwide. If you’re coming to Iceland to hike just one trail, this is the one. Its popularity stems from various landscapes: bubbling hot springs, vast glaciers, beautiful mountains, stunning waterfalls, and roaring rivers.
Landmannalaugar is a major hub for hikers, and for very good reason—several well-maintained trails throughout the region range from day hikes to multi-day treks. The landscape is one of wonder, with vast valleys, colourful rhyolite mountains, hot springs, and riverbanks. Trekking in the southern highlands, from the geothermal hot spots in Landmannalaugar to the lush green landscape in Þórsmörk, is even more beautiful in person.
During this adventure, your experienced and knowledgeable hiking guide will take you in between vibrant yellow rhyolite mountains, over black sand deserts, and past majestic canyons. The diverse landscape and the long, bright Icelandic summer days will capture your nature-loving heart.
Your guide will show you all the famous sites and hidden gems along this trail and tell you stories and folklore. In the evenings, you will relax, rejuvenate in cosy mountain huts, and enjoy delicious Icelandic meals. We top off this fantastic adventure with a celebratory BBQ on the last night in Þórsmörk. It’s not a coincidence that National Geographic named this trail one of the 20 best treks in the world.
Practical Information:
• The tour is available only from June to September
• Participants must be a minimum of 14 years old
• This is a challenging hiking tour; participants must be physically active, have some basic experience in mountainous terrain and be prepared to walk 6-7 hours per day
- Availability
- Summer & Fall
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- 5 days
- Minimum age
- 14
- Meeting Point
- BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
- Accomodation
- Mountain hut
- Max ascent
- 600m
- Walking per day
- 4-7 hours
- Total distance
- 56km
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Activity provider: Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia
BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Need to know
Please fill out our passenger information form.
Please note: All the huts are heated, some have electricity, and some have hot water. They have bunk rooms with single and twin beds; participants must be prepared to share a bunk with other travellers from the group.
Requirements
For your own well-being and safety, we strongly suggest following the advice of our equipment list. This includes having good quality rain gear, tops and bottoms! Please respect that cotton clothing is not appropriate for any strenuous outdoor activity. Modern outdoor clothing is by far more comfortable and will greatly improve your experience.
- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
Tour itinerary
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
It’s important to always be prepared for your next adventure in Iceland. See our list of what’s included, and what you should bring or add to your trip
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Mountain hut sleeping bag accommodation in dormitories
- Transport at the beginning and end of the trek
- Transfer of luggage between the huts
- Breakfast (4), Lunch (5), Dinner (4)
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation and food in Reykjavik
- Sleeping bag
Tour highlights
Are you wondering about something?
If you're planning a trip to Iceland, it's important to be prepared with the right information. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your trip
This is not suited to beginner trekkers as this is mountainous terrain with 6-7 hour of hiking per day. We recommend this for hikers who are physically active with previous basic trekking experience.
We provide a full packing list which includes information about layers, waterproofs, footwear and other recommended or optional items. As we do cross rivers, we recommend aqua shoes over plastic or open-toe sandals for your safety.
A waterproof duffel bag or similar, not weighing more than 20kg is recommended as the transport vehicles will cross rivers and have limited space in their storage hold. The huts also have limited space for luggage storage. You will also have your day backpack for the daily treks.
Sleeping bags are required on the tour as you are staying in dormitory style huts on tour. You can rent one if preferred, by adding this during the checkout process. If you forgot to add this when you originally booked, please let us know and we can add this for you.
You can bring your phone and camera on tour; we would note that reception can be patchy on the trail and the huts do not have wi-fi connectivity. Our guides are equipped with safety equipment to call for help if needed.
Power outlet charging is not available in huts; if you want to charge your phone or camera, please bring a power bank or portable charger with you.
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