The best known of all treks in Iceland, this trail leads from the geothermal valley of Landmannalaugar in the southern highlands, south to Þórsmörk valley, at the foot of world famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. The trail crosses the third biggest geothermal zone in the world, lies through yellow rhyolite mountains, over black deserts, past great canyons and into the verdurous valley of Þórsmörk. It is no coincidence that the “Laugavegur” hike each year attracts travelers from around the world in addition of being a great favorite amongst locals. Accommodation in mountain huts.

Highlights include the Colourful Rhyolite Mountains, Black Sands and the Magnificent Markarfljót Canyon.

“In Iceland, the Laugavegur Trek was excellent, although the weather could have been a lot better!!, particularly on the afternoon of Day 1. We had an excellent group; everyone got on and helped with cooking/cleaning. The Guide, Elin, was wonderful. Happy, chatty, knowledgeable and cheerful and she managed the diverse (8 nationalities!!) group very well. The organisation of the trip, the food and the communication were all excellent.” Bob, August 2011 Trek

Countries visited

• Iceland

Places visited

• Reykjavik
• Mýrdalsjökull glacier
• Eyjafjallajökull glacier
• Thórsmörk

Transportation

On foot and local bus to start of trek.

Included In Price

Guide for 5 days, transportation to and from Reykjavík, food for 5 days (from lunch day 1 to lunch day 5), mountain hut fees, cooking gear and transfer of luggage.

Meals Included

This tour includes 12 meals; 4 breakfasts 4 lunches 4 dinners

Not Included In Price

Sleeping bags and sleeping bag linen is not included but can be rented. A fixed sleeping bag price is AUD $12 for the first day and every extra day is AUD $6.

Important Information

Please note: The tour starts and ends at the central bus station in Reykjavík (BSÍ). Pick up from hotel or guesthouse at the beginning of the tour can be added for an extra fee.

Accommodation/camping fees before and after the tour are not included in base price.

All of the mountain huts are heated, some have electricity and some have hot water. There are bunk rooms with single and twin beds, participants have to be prepared to share a bed with a stranger.

Day 1: Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar, start trek

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Pick up at hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík from 7:40 to 8:00. Then we take the regular bus that during the summer months drives the mountain tracks that lead to Landmannalaugar, passing by the Hekla volcano and other volcanoes in the Dómadalur area. Arriving in Landmannalaugar at noon, we have a lunch and then head south into the mountains. The trail takes us past small gorges, steaming hot springs and yellow mountain ridges. Arrival at Hrafntinnusker mountain hut, were we will stay the night, in the late afternoon. Distance: 12km (7.5 mi)
Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Ascent: 470 m (1540 ')

Accommodation

Hrafntinnusker mountain hut

Meals Included

1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 2: Hrafntinnusker to Álftavatn

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From Hrafntinnusker we descend down in the gullies of Jökultungur with hundreds of steaming hot springs and mud pools. Up there we enjoy fascinating views to the south to the Álftavatn area (Swan Lake), and the Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. In the afternoon we arrive at Álftavatn hut where we stay the night. Distance: 12km (7.5 mi)
Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Descent: 490 m (1610 ')

Accommodation

Álftavatn hut

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 3: Álftavatn to Botnar

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We pass at the foot of the green conic volcano of Stórasúla before entering the black deserts of Mælifellssandur. Heading towards another ancient and verdurous volcano, the Hattfell, we enter the Emstrur region where farmers used to graze their sheep in summer. Before arriving at the Botnar hut where we stay the night, we visit the magnificent Markarfljót canyon cut almost 200 m down into the rocks south of Hattfell. Distance: 15km (9.5 mi)
Walking time: 6-7 hrs
Descent: 40 m (130 ')

Accommodation

Botnar hut

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 4: Botnar to Þórsmörk

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We continue up and down through the small valleys and gullies of Emstrur, where the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier rises only a couple of kilometers away. At the end of the day the vegetation starts to grow thicker and higher as we descend in to Þórsmörk's (the woods of Thor) green valleys filled with arctic birch forests and colorful flowers. Night in one of the huts in Þórsmörk. Distance: 15km (9.5 mi)
Walking time: 6-7 hrs
Descent: 300 m (985 ')

Accommodation

Þórsmörk huts

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 5: Þórsmörk, return to Reykjavik

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We spend the morning in Þórsmörk where we walk along one of numerous paths. For example, we can visit to the Sönghellir cave (“Song cave”), climb up the small mountain of Valahnúkur from where magnificent view can be enjoyed, before taking the afternoon bus to Reykjavík. Arrival at Reykjavik Central bus Station at 19:00, where the trip ends.

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts