Included: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 5-day small-group Laugavegur Trail hiking adventure Accommodation for 4 nights at mountain huts along the route All meals from dinner on day 1 through lunch on day 5 (4 breakfasts, 4 trail lunches, 4 dinners)—trail lunches are prepared each morning at breakfast and carried in day packs Luggage transportation between huts Private Reykjavík ⇄ trail transfers Highland logistics and support throughout Pre-trip information and preparation guidance Not included: Flights to and from Iceland Airport transfers Alcoholic beverages Showers in the mountain huts Personal mountain gear Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Guide gratuities — optional Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

How fit do I need to be?

This small-group Laugavegur Trail hike requires great fitness and some hiking experience. You’ll walk between 12-17 km (7.5-10.6 mi) each day for 4-7 hours , except for a shorter final day. The route goes through Iceland’s volcanic areas, across rivers, over mountains and through canyons, reaching 1,100 m (3,609 ft) high at Hrafntinnusker. You only need to carry a day pack since your main gear moves between huts, but you should be comfortable walking uphill for several hours and handling different types of ground and weather . To prepare for this adventure, consider doing some long practice hikes and regular exercise before the trip. If you’ve never done a multi-day hike before, try some full-day hikes first to build up your strength. Discover more hiking adventures in Iceland here !

What makes this Laugavegur Trail different from other options?

Not every Laugavegur trek runs the same way. A few things set this one apart. Your guides don’t just sell these experiences in the Icelandic Highlands—they operate in them, and they know every detail that matters and then some. Here’s why this trek might be the perfect fit for you: Own Highland transport — your guides run their own vehicles rather than relying on scheduled Highland buses, giving more control and flexibility if weather or river conditions change. Small groups — departures are kept intentionally small, so your guide has room to adjust pace and plans to the people actually on the trail. A later start — departure from Reykjavík is around 10 am, leaving time for breakfast before heading into the Highlands, rather than an early bus-terminal start. Luggage handled — transportation between huts is included throughout, so you only carry a day pack.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag) Duffel bag for transport of overnight gear Hiking poles — recommended Thermal underwear (top and bottom) Wool or fleece thermal mid layer Waterproof and breathable hiking pants and jacket Wool hat Gloves Hiking socks (2-3 pairs) Waterproof hiking boots Casual shoes to wear when not hiking Warm clothes for the huts Lightweight, quick-drying water shoes (for river crossing) Bathing suit (for the geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar) Sleeping bag and travel pillow Fast-drying towel Water bottle (1-2L capacity) Lunch box Dry bag for electronics and extra clothing Powerbank Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Personal medication Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season and activity. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Are luggage transfers included?

Yes. Luggage transportation between mountain huts is included throughout the trek, so you only need to carry a day pack with what you need for the day. Your main luggage is transferred ahead of you and will be waiting at each hut when you arrive.

Can I shower at huts on Laugavegur Trail?

Showers are available at each mountain hut, though they typically come at an extra cost (around 1,100 ISK), paid directly to the hut warden. The exception is the final night in Þórsmörk, where the cabin’s showers are included.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this small-group Laugavegur Trail hike, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1. It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 17 participants. Small-group Laugavegur Trail hikes can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the small-group Laugavegur Trail hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

No, single occupancy rooms aren’t an option as you’ll be staying in mountain huts, in shared dormitories.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your small-group Laugavegur Trail hike is Reykjavík, Iceland . To get there, most people fly into Keflavik Airport (KEF) . From there, it’s best to take shuttle service or public transport to Reykjavik. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide around 10 am in Reykjavík. You will decide on the exact meeting spot after booking. Since the trek starts in the morning of Day 1, it’s best you arrive a day prior to the start of the adventure.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Laugavegur Trail: A Fully Supported, Small-Group Trek Over 5 Days

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The Laugavegur is Iceland’s most celebrated multi-day trek, and we walk it the way it deserves—in a small group, with a local guide who knows every hut, river crossing, and weather shift along the way. Over five days we move from Landmannalaugar’s rainbow-streaked rhyolite mountains, across steaming geothermal ground and black volcanic deserts, over glacial rivers, and into the birch forests of Þórsmörk. We don’t carry more than a day pack: our luggage, our huts, and our transport to and from Reykjavík are all sorted ahead of us, so all that’s left to do is walk.

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Adventure Highlights

Logistics handled for you: Small guided groups, luggage transfers between huts, and private transport on both ends—our local guide takes care of the logistics, so all we carry is a day pack
Nights in mountain huts: Four nights in simple, cozy mountain huts along the trail, swapping stories over dinner with the rest of the group before an early start the next day
The classic Laugavegur: From Landmannalaugar's rhyolite mountains to the black-sand deserts and birch forests of Þórsmörk, this is one of the most varied treks in the country

Duration

5 days

Season

June to September

Group size

Up to 17 people

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Our 5-day Laugavegur trek takes us from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, hiking Iceland's best-known Highland trail with a local guide. We travel by private Highland vehicle from Reykjavík, spend four nights in mountain huts along the route, and let our guide handle the huts, the luggage transfers, and the trail-finding while we focus on walking. Meals are included from dinner on day 1 through lunch on day 5, with trail lunches packed each morning before we set out. It's a small-group trip built around the terrain itself—rhyolite mountains, geothermal ground, black-sand deserts, and birch forest—rather than around long transfers or big crowds.

Day 1: Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar

We start the trek together in Reykjavík, picked up by private Highland vehicle for the roughly 10 am departure into the Highlands. By the time we reach Landmannalaugar, we’re already deep in one of Iceland’s most surreal landscapes—rhyolite mountains streaked with color, framed by lava fields and steaming geothermal ground. After settling into the mountain hut, we head out on an introductory hike around Landmannalaugar, with the exact route depending on weather, trail conditions, and our arrival time. Back at the hut, there’s time for a soak in the natural geothermal pool before dinner.

Hiking: 4-6 km (2.5-3.7 mi), 2-3 hours
Elevation gain/loss: 150-250 m (490-820 ft)
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Landmannalaugar Mountain Hut

Day 2: Landmannalaugar to Álftavatn

After breakfast, the Laugavegur begins in earnest. We climb out of Landmannalaugar through more rhyolite mountains and geothermal terrain, working up into the high country around Hrafntinnusker before descending toward Álftavatn. It’s a long, rewarding first full day on the trail and a good demonstration of how fast the landscape changes here—one stretch is steaming volcanic ground, the next is wide-open Highland views. We spend the night at the Álftavatn mountain hut, with our luggage already transferred ahead of us.

Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Álftavatn Mountain Hut

Day 3: Álftavatn to Emstrur

Leaving Álftavatn, the trail drops into an increasingly stark, volcanic landscape. We cross rivers and cut across wide black-sand plains, with green mountains, glaciers, and volcanic formations standing around us the whole way, before reaching the Emstrur mountain hut for the night—one of the more otherworldly stretches of the Laugavegur, stark and quiet in a way that’s hard to describe until you’re standing in it.

Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Emstrur Mountain Hut

Day 4: Emstrur to Þórsmörk

Thorsmork valley with moss-covered cliffs, a river, and a glacier

The final major trekking stage starts among the same stark terrain surrounding Emstrur, but it doesn’t stay that way for long. As we get closer to Þórsmörk, the landscape turns green—vegetation thickens, glacial views open up, and birch forest closes in around the trail, making for one of the best conclusions of any multi-day hike in Iceland. We spend our last night on the trail at the Básar mountain hut, deep in the Þórsmörk valley.

Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Básar Mountain Hut, Þórsmörk

Day 5: Fimmvörðuháls hike and return to Reykjavík

View of Thorsmork valley and surrounding mountains

After breakfast at Básar, we set out on the Fimmvörðuháls trail, climbing out of Þórsmörk toward the pass between the Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. Our goal is to reach Morinsheiði, a high plateau with sweeping views back over the valley, and possibly a little beyond. How far we go depends on the weather on the day. We then head back down to Básar and board private transport to Reykjavík, closing out five days on one of Iceland’s most iconic trails.

Elevation gain/loss: 600-700 m (2,000-2,300 ft), weather-dependent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

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Accommodation

Mountain huts

We spend four nights in mountain huts along the trail—simple, dormitory-style lodging with shared sleeping areas, so a sleeping bag is a must. Our first night is at Landmannalaugar, followed by Álftavatn, Emstrur, and finally the comfortable Básar cabin in Þórsmörk for our last night on the trail. Facilities are basic—expect toilets everywhere and showers at most huts for an extra fee, with the exception of Básar, where hot showers are included. It’s simple living, but there’s nothing like these huts after a full day on the trail.

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Laugavegur Trail: A Fully Supported, Small-Group Trek Over 5 Days

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Jósep

Jósep has years of experience in mountaineering and hiking and has worked as a mountain and glacier guide for much of that time. He’s passionate about leading hiking and trekking tours. Outside of guiding, Jósep is a graphic designer, publisher, and musician. He has also been an active member of Icelandic rescue teams for many years.

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Sigurlaug

Sigurlaug has been exploring and trekking through Iceland's highlands since she was young, starting out with her father. Over the years, she has become a skilled mountain guide with extensive experience in trekking and backpacking. She knows the highlands of Southern Iceland very well and shares a deep passion for the area with her fellow guides. Sigurlaug holds a university degree in English literature and linguistics. She’s currently working on her master’s degree while living in Sweden during the winter. Each summer, she reconnects with Iceland's highlands to guide tours and share her love for the region.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 5-day small-group Laugavegur Trail hiking adventure
  - Accommodation for 4 nights at mountain huts along the route
  - All meals from dinner on day 1 through lunch on day 5 (4 breakfasts, 4 trail lunches, 4 dinners)—trail lunches are prepared each morning at breakfast and carried in day packs
  - Luggage transportation between huts
  - Private Reykjavík ⇄ trail transfers
  - Highland logistics and support throughout
  - Pre-trip information and preparation guidance
Not included:
- - Flights to and from Iceland
  - Airport transfers
  - Alcoholic beverages
  - Showers in the mountain huts
  - Personal mountain gear
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
This small-group Laugavegur Trail hike requires great fitness and some hiking experience. You’ll walk between 12-17 km (7.5-10.6 mi) each day for 4-7 hours, except for a shorter final day.

The route goes through Iceland’s volcanic areas, across rivers, over mountains and through canyons, reaching 1,100 m (3,609 ft) high at Hrafntinnusker. You only need to carry a day pack since your main gear moves between huts, but you should be comfortable walking uphill for several hours and handling different types of ground and weather.

To prepare for this adventure, consider doing some long practice hikes and regular exercise before the trip. If you’ve never done a multi-day hike before, try some full-day hikes first to build up your strength.

Discover more hiking adventures in Iceland here!
Not every Laugavegur trek runs the same way. A few things set this one apart. Your guides don’t just sell these experiences in the Icelandic Highlands—they operate in them, and they know every detail that matters and then some. Here’s why this trek might be the perfect fit for you:
- - Own Highland transport — your guides run their own vehicles rather than relying on scheduled Highland buses, giving more control and flexibility if weather or river conditions change.
  - Small groups — departures are kept intentionally small, so your guide has room to adjust pace and plans to the people actually on the trail.
  - A later start — departure from Reykjavík is around 10 am, leaving time for breakfast before heading into the Highlands, rather than an early bus-terminal start.
  - Luggage handled — transportation between huts is included throughout, so you only carry a day pack.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
  - Duffel bag for transport of overnight gear
  - Hiking poles — recommended
  - Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
  - Wool or fleece thermal mid layer
  - Waterproof and breathable hiking pants and jacket
  - Wool hat
  - Gloves
  - Hiking socks (2-3 pairs)
  - Waterproof hiking boots
  - Casual shoes to wear when not hiking
  - Warm clothes for the huts
  - Lightweight, quick-drying water shoes (for river crossing)
  - Bathing suit (for the geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar)
  - Sleeping bag and travel pillow
  - Fast-drying towel
  - Water bottle (1-2L capacity)
  - Lunch box
  - Dry bag for electronics and extra clothing
  - Powerbank
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Personal medication
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season and activity. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Yes. Luggage transportation between mountain huts is included throughout the trek, so you only need to carry a day pack with what you need for the day. Your main luggage is transferred ahead of you and will be waiting at each hut when you arrive.
Showers are available at each mountain hut, though they typically come at an extra cost (around 1,100 ISK), paid directly to the hut warden. The exception is the final night in Þórsmörk, where the cabin’s showers are included.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this small-group Laugavegur Trail hike, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 17 participants.
Small-group Laugavegur Trail hikes can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the small-group Laugavegur Trail hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
No, single occupancy rooms aren’t an option as you’ll be staying in mountain huts, in shared dormitories.
The starting point of your small-group Laugavegur Trail hike is Reykjavík, Iceland. To get there, most people fly into Keflavik Airport (KEF). From there, it’s best to take shuttle service or public transport to Reykjavik.

Once you’re there, you will meet your guide around 10 am in Reykjavík. You will decide on the exact meeting spot after booking.

Since the trek starts in the morning of Day 1, it’s best you arrive a day prior to the start of the adventure.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

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