About this trip
Five days on foot across Iceland's best-known trekking route, from the geothermal fields of Landmannalaugar to the birch woods of Þórsmörk. You cover shifting terrain — steam vents, obsidian lava, black sand, glacial rivers — with a guide who knows the ground and the weather that shapes it.
Nights are spent in mountain huts, so you're not carrying camping gear, just what you need for the day's walk. Long bright summer daylight means no rush to beat the dark, and the pace stays steady rather than punishing.
This is a serious hiking trip in a small group, built for people who want the landscape more than the comfort — though you do get a private room at the huts rather than a shared dorm.
What you'll do
- Trek the full Laugavegur route from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk
- Walk through geothermal steam fields and coloured rhyolite mountains
- Cross black lava fields and glacial river valleys
- Sleep in mountain huts along the trail with a private room each night
- Finish among the birch woods of Þórsmörk
- Multi-day trek with daily hiking, not a leisurely walkers' trip
- Huts provide beds and a roof but expect basic, shared facilities beyond your room
- Weather on the route can change fast, even in summer
Worth it if you're fit, flexible with weather, and want stunning scenery with knowledgeable guides. Think twice if you need pristine facilities or travel during peak illness season.
- Guides consistently praised for expertise, safety decisions, local knowledge, and adapting plans when weather shifts.
- Toilet facilities in first hut notably poor and smelly; second hut showers lukewarm despite freezing conditions.
- Single guide struggled managing large mixed-fitness groups in blizzard conditions; groups of 16 felt too crowded.
- End-of-season trips risk snow, illness outbreaks, and cramped double-bunking; check seasonal conditions before booking.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Reykjavik · 25 Jul – 26 Jul
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