Hiking Iceland’s Famous Laugavegur Trail

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We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures on Laugavegur Trail, Iceland, please visit the official Government of Iceland and Official Information about Covid in Iceland websites.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced, local, English-speaking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Mountain hut sleeping bag accommodation in dormitories
  • Kitchen and all needed cooking equipment
  • Transport at the beginning and end of trek
  • Four breakfasts, five lunches, and four dinners during the trip
  • Transfer of luggage

Special dietary supplements, such as vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten free or other supplements, can be ordered at some extra cost. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know prior to booking to make arrangements.

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.

What’s not included:

• • Sleeping bag
  • Showers in huts (payable on site)
  • Transportation to and from Iceland
  • Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour

Optional extras:

• • Sleeping bag
  • Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour

For the Laugavegur Trail, you need to be able to hike for full days, carrying a daypack full of your gear. Each day you will hike between four and seven hours. On top of that, volcanic terrain can be challenging and the weather unforgiving. That said, if you are looking for adventure and up to the task of multiple days of full-day trekking, you’ll be rewarded immensely.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • A duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between huts
  • Day backpack for extra clothes and lunch pack during the day (around a 25-40L bag)
  • Sleeping bag – a basic sleeping bag with no specific temperature rating is sufficient for this trek since all the huts are heated
  • Small thermal mat to sit on — optional
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Gaiters — optional but recommended for departures in
  • June and early July
  • Gloves – wool or synthetic 2 pairs of different thickness
  • Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – wool or synthetic
  • T-shirt (thermal underwear) – wool or synthetic
  • Light wool or fleece sweater (2nd layer)
  • Warm, down jacket
  • Puffy jacket e.g. Primaloft — optional
  • Jacket with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable, e.g. Gore-Tex or comparable
  • Soft-shell trousers – strong and light material that dries quickly
  • Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable — full raingear is mandatory in Iceland, poncho is not useful because of wind
  • Socks – wool or synthetic
  • Change of clothes for wearing in the hut
  • Sunhat
  • Wool hat
  • Sturdy hiking boots – waterproof with good ankle support
  • 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
  • Comfortable shoes for the camp
  • Quick dry towel – lightweight and packable
  • Swimwear if you want to bathe in the hot geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Lunch box
  • Pocket knife
  • Aperitif or other heart-warming spirits – liquor laws in
  • Iceland prohibit the sale of alcohol, so having a flask to share with your fellow travelers in front of the campfire can be the crowning of a good day — optional
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Earplugs
  • Portable power bank
  • Dry-bags for electronics and extra clothing — optional
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans. Iceland is home to infamously unpredictable weather, so you need to be prepared with the right gear.

Group sizes and prices:

• • The group size for this hiking tour is usually six to sixteen guests.
  • Pricing is per person, and the cost does not decrease as your group grows.

If your hiking party is larger than six people, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • Anyone over the age of 18 can join these day-hiking tours
  • Minors as young as 14 may be allowed to join a hike on a case-by-case basis.

If you plan to hike with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to the Laugavegur Trail, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF) — about three and a half hours away from the trailhead. From there, you will join your guides that will transport you to the trailhead.

The meeting location is BSI Bus terminal. After joining your guides, a scenic 3.5-hour drive is the only thing separating you from your hiking adventure!