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This incredible trek was selected by National Geographic as one of the Top 20 hikes in the world, and it more than lives up to its reputation. Spend six days traversing the spine-tingling landscapes of the Icelandic Highlands, including Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, and Fimmvörðuháls. Enjoy the bonus of exploring Iceland's famous South Coast on your seventh day.
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Your journey begins in Landmannalaugar, known for its stunning geothermal elements and colorful rhyolite peaks. As you venture deeper, experience jet-black deserts, snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and mighty glaciers, all full of myths and legends. Each evening, relax in secluded mountain huts and bond with fellow travelers over shared meals. The trek culminates in Thorsmork Valley.
If you’re lucky, witness the Northern Lights from late August to mid-September. On the final day, explore the iconic South Coast with its stunning waterfalls and black sand beaches.
Your tour will start with an early morning departure from Reykjavik. We’ll hit the road for a scenic drive to Landmannalaugar, which takes about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the season. You'll catch views of the South Coast along the way before entering the Highlands. From the passenger's seat, you’ll see Iceland’s most active volcano, Hekla, cheerfully nicknamed "The Gateway to Hell.”
The starting location for the Laugavegur trek is Landmannalaugar. We’ll hike through Vondugil Canyon and Laugahraun Lava Field, whose barren features perfectly contrast the beautifully colorful rhyolite mountains and volcanoes like Brennisteinsalda. If the time allows, we’ll visit the Graenagil Gorge and Bláhnjúkur Volcano. You’ll spend the first night at the cozy and remote Landmannalaugar Huts.
After a good sleep and a nutritious breakfast, we’ll be ready to continue our journey. Today, we’ll explore the pitch-black obsidian desert of Hrafntinnusker, the brightly colored Reykjafjöll rhyolite mountains, and the Jökultungur area. Over time, geothermal activity has caused the craggy gullies to develop vivid yellows and reds, creating a striking contrast with the pale sandy hues nearby.
The summit of Jökultungur offers excellent views of the entire Fjallabak region and Álftavatn Lake, where we’ll be staying overnight. To reach our hut accommodation, we’ll need to cross a river on foot, which is often an interesting experience for hikers from abroad.
On the third day, we continue our push through the Icelandic Highlands. Crossing another stream, we’ll find ourselves in the volcanic desert of Mælifellssandur. From there, we’ll walk around the Stórasúla and Hattafell, where we’ll get a good view of the Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers.
We’ll cross the 656 ft (200 m) deep Mýrdalsjökull canyon, which has been carved into the earth by the glacial river that runs through it. We’ll rest for the night in the Botnar-Emstrur area, known for its dramatic desolate views.
Day four starts with a traditional Icelandic breakfast before we head towards the iconic Thorsmork, the Valley of Thor. As we make our way, we’ll pass through the Almenningar Gorge and catch a glimpse of Einhyrningur (The Unicorn), a mountain that earns its nickname from its resemblance to the mythical creature.
As we hike, you’ll notice birch trees dotting the landscape. This is a sign that we’re nearing the famous green oasis of Thorsmork. We'll stay in a cozy spot between the Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. With the day winding down, give yourself a pat on the back for conquering the renowned Laugavegur Trail!
On the fifth day, we’ll hike up to Fimmvörðuháls, the mountain pass that splits the mighty Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull, the infamous volcano that erupted in 2010. Along the way, we’ll check out the Magni and Móði volcanic craters formed by that eruption. Their names come from Thor’s sons, Mighty and Wrath, respectively.
As we explore the landscape, you’ll encounter frozen lava waterfalls and fields, further showing how volcanic activity still shapes Iceland. We’ll have our last night in the amazing landscapes of Þórsmork. To celebrate finishing the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails, we’ll enjoy a tasty grilled lamb dinner, a classic Icelandic meal.
We'll keep things a bit more flexible on the final day in the Icelandic highlands than the previous six days. We can explore the area around the Katla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes, which are close to Þórsmörk Valley and have shaped the stunning landscape around them.
We could also hike up the Valahnukur Mountain, whose summit provides sublime views over the valley. It is also possible to simply relax in Thorsmork and enjoy all of its majestic beauty or go off in smaller groups to explore something else. We will then return to civilization and spend the night in a lovely country hotel in Hella. We'll have a nice long rest before heading out to the South Coast for our final day.
Day seven begins bright and early when we head towards Iceland’s famous South Coast, renowned for its incredible cascading waterfalls, impressive glaciers, jet-black beaches, and capricious volcanoes.
Our first stop will be the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where a cylindrical jet of roaring water tumbles into the valley below. A secret cave hidden behind the waterfall allows us to see the beauty of this majestic natural wonder from a completely different angle.
Our next stop after Seljalandsfoss will be the mighty Solheimajokull Glacier. This tongue of ice unfurls from the bigger Myrdalsjokull Glacier and is famous for its many icy crevices, deep craters, and craggy rock formations. Thanks to its unique topography, it is a vast, ever-evolving body of ice and one of the most visited places in Iceland.
Upon arrival at our base camp at the foot of the glacier, one of our friendly guides will provide you with all the equipment that you need and give you a short safety briefing. Then, we will head out for our incredible one-hour hike through a genuine natural wonder, where we can explore all the magic of this icy wilderness.
The final stop on the tour is the majestic Skogafoss waterfall, famed for its roaring cascade of water that tumbles down the cliff. A meandering path cut into the hillside offers the chance to climb the hill and be rewarded with a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Along this path are two fascinating rock formations. They are nicknamed the trolls, which, as local legend tells, were turned to stone by the sun.
Iceland’s South Coast is a great way to end your trip, giving you a chance to experience everything that makes the Land of Fire & Ice remarkable.
Pick-up times and places in Reykjavik:
Between 7:00 - 7:30 AM
Get ready for the adventure through the highlands of Iceland with our Laugavegur Trek Information Package.
We have a maximum of 16 participants on the hut tour. The group size just depends on how many bookings for each departure.
Yes, we recommend to bring a water bottle that you can then fill with the tap water at the huts/campsites. It’s perfectly safe to drink and delicious. There are also several streams along where people tend to get more water from. It’s safe just ask the guide.
We always recommend our participants to use gaiters. The weather in Iceland can be quite wet so the trails subsequently get wet as well. They are not necessary but do help a lot and keep you from getting drenched when the rain starts to pour.
We recommend bringing hiking poles on the trek. However, they are not necessary and it depends on your personal preference. Many people prefer to have them for the river crossings and if you are used to hiking with poles then you should bring a pair with you. It’s also possible to rent a pair from us in the booking process.
Showers are found in every hut/campsite. Using the showers costs 500 ISK and can be paid for at the warden’s hut at each hut/campsite.
The WC have toilet paper and soap for washing your hands. Anything else you might need for example shampoo, bandages, towels, washcloths, nail clippers etc. you will need to bring with you.
There are no power outlets in the huts that are accessible to travelers. We encourage bringing your own power bank on the tour (you can pack that in your duffel bag which is transported by the support vehicle). In some cases, you can buy small portable chargers at the huts as well, but they are not always available.
The huts are shared. They have dormitories with single and twin bunk beds so do be prepared to share a room with your fellow travelers.
The main luggage is transported between huts by a support vehicle provided by us. You will only need to carry a smaller day backpack with your lunch, water bottle, medication, sunglasses, river crossing shoes, rain gear, and other items or clothing you might need for the day.
There is a limit of 1 piece of luggage for each participant that can weigh up to 20 kg (+ your day backpack). Since there is limited space on the luggage trailer we kindly ask that you try to pack light out of consideration to other passengers on the tour. If you have extra luggage that you would like to leave, we recommend storing luggage at the BSI Bus terminal (fees apply) or another luggage storage space in Reykjavik.
The supported car will need to cross rivers to get between huts so we recommend a waterproof duffel bag since your luggage can get wet along the way. We also recommend that you put dry clothing and items in a plastic bag.
Our standard menu includes milk products, fish, nuts, meat and bread so if you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, have allergies or have other specific food preferences then we strongly suggest that you purchase the special food extra. This will help us in supplying the best meals possible for everyone.
Yes, you can rent a sleeping bag from us. You can purchase the rental when booking the tour OR you can add it to your booking at least 2 days before the tour starts. If you rent a sleeping bag, please bring a sleeping bag liner.
Please note that a sleeping bag cannot be rented once you are on the tour.
The only information we would appreciate from you is whether you have any medical issues we should be aware of.
IF you have any food restrictions, then please have a look at our Special Food Extra.
There is no WiFi in the huts but there are spots along the trail and by the huts where you can get 3G/4G connections. However, the connection is very flaky so we don’t really count on it.
The meals are prepared by all participants, guides and the team. Although the guide is usually the leader on the project this can go all ways. We have found that this brings the group together and makes a nice, fun and cozy atmosphere. Make food and friends at the same time.
