Laugavegur Trekking – 4 day backpacking hike

I had the best time hiking the 4-day Laugavegur Trek with Biggi as my guide. He made our experience fun and very memorable. I have no doubt that if you have Biggi as your guide, you too will have the time of your life! He was super reliable, caring, and fun to be around.

This was my first trek ever and I am so glad I chose Arctic Adventures. Everything about the trek was well-organized and well-executed. They were also super accommodating of my vegan diet and made sure I had always had delicious warm meals to eat.

Couldn't recommend Arctic Adventures and Biggi enough!

If you're not touring w Biggi, you're doing it wrong. He's by far the best, most-attentive, fun, great-natured and energetic guide. He makes everyone feel welcome and included yet simultaneously does not baby sit nor rush anyone. He's dynamic and is a great cook. I highly recommend finding a tour with him as the guide.

The Laugavegur Trek is highly recommended. Fascinating landscapes and fantastic outdoor experiences. We did the 4 day hike, opting for sleeping in tents.
Whether we would recommend this operator (we had booked through Arctic Adventures is a different story. In Reykjavik, at the very first pick-up stop, the car was already 40 minutes late .. no explanation or excuse (a call to HQ after 30 minuteswaiting time had resulted in a "we don't know ...").
Upon arrival at Landmannalaugar it came as a great surprise to EVERYBODY in the (very diverse) group that we would not start our walk as planned but stay in camp .. and wait until about noon the next day because another couple would join us from Reykjavik - and then we would do the first two legs of the walk (22 or 24 km) basically "in the afternoon". NOT a good start!
The upside: we got an unscheduled additional hike in the vicinity of Landmannalaugar that afternoon.
Our walking guide had a somewhat "rustic charm" and off-hand attitude .. only much later, at the last hut, her vast knowledge, experience and story telling came to the surface.
Before booking the tour we had called Arctic Adventures because we weren't sure whether to opt for sleeping in the lodge or in a tent. So we called HQ and were told that the tents were there for us and, therefore, no need to pitch them ourselves. Of course, that turned out not to be the case. Everybody pitches a tent from the collection that is provided. That is really no rocket science and we even enjoyed the experience (especially since we were lucky enough to never have to pitch or take down the tent in rain or during a storm). But it does show the "cracks" in the organization.
Finally, upon arrival at Thorsmörk, things got a bit hectic because we were not driven back to Reykjavik by the tour operator but put on a bus which supposedly would take us to Reykjavik. But, of course, we had to change buses at Sellfoss and then were dropped at the central bus station in Reykjavik instead of at the initially scheduled drop-off point).
But, again, this is a fabulous trek and worth the effort and cost to do it (maybe even better to do the 6 days, but we had other plans in the Highlands). We had good weather most of the time ... which is much more important than anything else.

The views. The people. The experience. Everything was magical. A great place to step out of your comfort zone and learn more about yourself. You walk A lot, and every step is different. Every day is different, but it's also the same : breathtaking views. Our guide, Jono, was sensational. And he is an AMAZING COOK. I didn't think it was possible to eat so well in the middle of a sand desert in the artic. Seriously, if you are looking for an adventure of a life time this is the one.

This journey of a lifetime in the land of fire & ice was the fodder of fairytales! There is a mystery & magic in the Icelandic highlands which allows one to be and to see oneself, and it profoundly changes you from the inside out. Tough trek? Yes. But it was amazing and astounding as I proved myself to myself with every step. Exhilarating and life changing in ways only those on the alpine trek can know. I am eternal grateful to Jono, our most capable guide, for keeping us safe, adding his unique sense of wonder to the trek, and for the gourmet meals he prepared. There is not a better man to be found. To my fellow trekkers, yes, we are family ~ all of us, bound by a knowing that happened up there. If you are looking for a superb, top of the world, adventure, don't delay! Arctic Adventures & Jono will inspire you to do the greatest of things! It is with deep gratitude, that this "senior citizen" leaves such a rave review.
Bless,
~Marcia~

Absolutely amazing! I had a wonderful time - one of my best vacations ever. I was in a group of 11 people and had a excellent guide, Zahari (Zaho). He took very good care of all of us - and in addition, he is a great chef. I was very sad to leave - the group and the amazing scenery.
I can warmly recommend artic adventure and the best guide of all, Zaho.