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Be astonished by the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland on this trekking adventure
Wonder whether you’re still on planet earth surrounded by black-sand desert and vivid green volcanoes.
Hike within view of remarkable glaciers with equally as remarkable names, like Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
Test out the echoes of Markafljót Canyon and Sönghellir Cave.
Spend each night in modest mountain huts, getting an authentic Icelandic wilderness experience.
Iceland intrigues trekkers worldwide, and the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour shows exactly why. Comprised of various terrain, some unique to this faraway country, Iceland welcomes explorers seeking memorable getaways. This tour includes 5 days of exploring the most popular route in Iceland, the Laugavegur Trail. Trek from hut-to-hut across untouched nature so vast that you will feel infinitesimal, including black-sand deserts, green volcanoes, deep orange canyons, and yellow mountain ridgelines. The Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour is undeniably worth taking your camera!
The 5-day Laugavegur Trekking Tour includes expert guides who will prepare all of your meals and lead you along the trails to each nightly accommodation. The mountain huts are rustic, with shared dormitories, running water, and no electricity—but all you’ll need after a day in the Icelandic wild is a place to sleep. Get acquainted with your group by bonding over this epic adventure in Iceland. Book the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour today!
Iceland intrigues trekkers worldwide, and the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour shows exactly why. Comprised of various terrain, some unique to this faraway country, Iceland welcomes explorers seeking memorable getaways. This tour includes 5 days of exploring the most popular route in Iceland, the Laugavegur Trail. Trek from hut-to-hut across untouched nature so vast that you will feel infinitesimal, including black-sand deserts, green volcanoes, deep orange canyons, and yellow mountain ridgelines. The Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour is undeniably worth taking your camera!
The 5-day Laugavegur Trekking Tour includes expert guides who will prepare all of your meals and lead you along the trails to each nightly accommodation. The mountain huts are rustic, with shared dormitories, running water, and no electricity—but all you’ll need after a day in the Icelandic wild is a place to sleep. Get acquainted with your group by bonding over this epic adventure in Iceland. Book the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour today!
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Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Trek to Hrafntinnusker
Welcome to Iceland! Meet your group and guide at the bus station in Reykjavík, departing in the morning together to the trailhead at Landmannalaugar. On the drive, you’ll gaze out the window at incredible Icelandic landscapes of undulating mountains and several volcanoes. Arrive at the trailhead by noon, then depart after lunch into the wilderness. The route will lead you past small canyons, hot springs, and vivid mountain ridges. Reach your first mountain hut in Hrafntinnusker by the late afternoon and settle in for a cozy night immersed in nature and surrounded by geothermal activity.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut
Distance: 12 km, 4–5 hours, 470 m of ascent
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Hike to Álftavatn Lake
Rise and shine in your remote mountain hut and enjoy a hot breakfast prepared by your guides. Today’s trek traverses south through the gullies of Jökultungur, where you’ll see tons of steaming mineral springs and mud pools. Continue to a great vantage point to observe the immense Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. By the late afternoon, you’ll reach the rustic lakeside hut in Álftavatn. You could easily spend hours observing this lake and how the lighting changes as the sun goes down. Gather for dinner, then head to bed to rest up for your long hike tomorrow.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut
Distance: 12 km, 4–5 hours, 490 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Markafljót Canyon and Trek to Emstrur
After breakfast, prepare for lots of changing terrain today as you set out for your hike. First, you’ll cross the base of the vivid green Stórasúla volcano, then head into the otherworldly black deserts of Mælifellssandur. Round out the long hiking day with a visit to the 200-m deep Markafljót Canyon before winding down in the Botnar hut in the agricultural Emstrur region for the night.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut
Distance: 16 km, 6–7 hours, 40 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Hike Emstrur to Þórsmörk
Fuel up on breakfast and prepare for a long hike today through the phenomenal valleys and peaks of the Emstrur region with glaciers only a few kilometres away from the trail. The tail end of the trekking loop leads you into dense birch forests and valleys of vibrant alpine flowers. Reach the hut and gather for a well-earned barbecue feast with your crew. Celebrate your hard work of the last few days and enjoy your last night together in the remote Icelandic wilderness.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut
Distance: 17 km, 6–7 hours, 300 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Explore Þórsmörk and Farewell
Spend a leisurely morning in Þórsmörk, exploring the nearby trails with your guide. Options include the Sönghellir Cave, renowned for its echoes, or summiting a small mountain to gain spectacular views. In the afternoon, the group will hop on the public bus to return to the bus station in Reykjavík. Bid farewell to your crew and continue onto the next leg of your journey.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour in Iceland is always run as a group tour on select dates, therefore the price per person is fixed.The prices below are per person:
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Accommodation on the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour
This tour is based in traditional mountain huts. The huts are basic but do provide running water, flushable toilets or outhouses, and fully-equipped kitchens. All of the huts are heated, some have electricity and some have hot water. They have bunk rooms with single and twin beds, participants have to be prepared to share a bunk with other travelers from the group. You can choose to bring your own sleeping bag or rent one from the tour company.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Single rooms are not available on this tour as mountain huts only have shared dormitories.
What’s included in the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour?
Meals
All 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 4 nights is included in the tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Transfer of luggage is included during the tour. Tickets for public transportation are included for transfers at the beginning and end of the trek to and from Reykjavík.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide services (German or French available on some departures)
Not included
- Sleeping bag
- Shower in mountain hut (payable on site)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Anything not mentioned as “included”
Optional Extras
- Sleeping bag rental
- Extra nights in Reykjavík:
- Guesthouse accommodation
- 3-star hotel accommodation
- How hard is the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Iceland?
- Are meals included on the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Reykjavík to start this tour?
- What should I have with me on this trek?
- Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support
- Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic
- T-shirt (thermal underwear), Wool or synthetic
- Light wool or fleece sweater (2nd layer)
- Trousers – Strong and light material that dries quickly e.g. soft-shell
- Jacket with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable, e.g. Gore-Tex or comparable
- Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable. Please note that full raingear is mandatory in Iceland, poncho is not useful because of wind
- Gloves – Wool or synthetic 2 pairs of different thickness
- Socks – Wool or synthetic. Two or three pairs
- Warm hat – Wool or synthetic
- Swimwear if you want to bathe in the hot geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar
- A duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between huts. Please avoid bringing a suitcase!
- Day backpack for extra clothes and lunch pack during the day. 25 – 40L (1500 – 2500 cu in)
- River shoes – Walking sandals or old running shoes with a good grip are a good choice, along with a pair of warm socks or neoprene socks. Open sandals or flip-flops will not do the job
- Sleeping bag. A basic sleeping bag with no specific temperature rating is sufficient for this trek since all the huts are heated
- Towel – lightweight and packable
- Sunglasses & sun protection
- Water container – thermos flask, water bottle 0.5 – 1L. or Camelbak
- Headlamp for reading and getting around the hut
- Change of clothes for wearing in the hut
- Personal first aid kit – including blister care
- Prescription medication and other personal health items
- Toiletries; Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap etc
- Earplugs
- Lunch box
- Walking pole(s). To preserve the vulnerable nature please keep the rubber tip protectors on.
- Power-bank / extra battery for your electronics – small solar cells usually do not work that well in Iceland, so a pre-charged power bank is a better option. Charging your electronics in the highlands often is not an option or will cost you extra. Having converters adapters for 220 V and/or USB will help.
- Gaiters (recommended for departures in June and early July)
- Pocket knife
- Sun/rain hat or a cap
- Shorts
- Small thermal mat (to sit on for lunch breaks)
- Puffy jacket (e.g. Primaloft or down)
- Dry-bags for electronics and extra clothing
- Slippers for indoor use
- Pillow or pillowcase (to wrap around your warm sweater or down jacket for a pillow)
- Playing cards and travel games – or other toys you might like and can travel
- Cash– for the showers, a shower normally costs about 500 ISK
- Book - to read during the evenings
- Aperitif or other heart-warming spirits
- Is the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour in English?
- Where does the Laugavegur Hut-to-Hut Trekking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Iceland?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Iceland?
- When is the best time to travel to Iceland for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You should be comfortable hiking for up to 7 hours sleeping in remote mountain huts during the tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
All 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insrance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can reach Reykjavík by plane from many major European and North American airports. You will make your own way to the bus station in Reykjavík to start the tour.
Please check the list below:
Boots and Clothing
Other gear
Optional gear
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking. There are German and French options for some departures.
The tour ends in Reykjavík, where you can take the bus to the airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Iceland for trekking is from June to September when the weather is warmest.
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Icelandic Mountain Guides are a boutique adventure tour company that has been sharing the best of Iceland’s beautiful wilderness since 1994. Their passion for nature and adventure drives them to provide quality, fun and educational experiences for their guests. They are also committed to the environment, carbon neutralizing all of their day tours.
