Included: 5-day self-guided Laugavegur Trek (independent hiking with support) Accommodation for 4 nights at mountain huts along the route Luggage transportation between huts Private Reykjavík ⇄ trail transfers Route and pre-trip information Logistical coordination and support throughout Not included: Guide Meals Flights to Iceland Personal gear and clothing Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

How fit do I need to be?

This self-guided Laugavegur Trek requires great fitness and some multi-day hiking experience , along with confidence navigating a well-marked trek on your own . You’ll walk between 12-17 km (7.5-10.6 mi) each day for 4-7 hours , except for a shorter final day. Since there’s no guide setting the pace, you can adjust your speed and rest stops to what feels right each day—just keep in mind you’ll need to reach each hut at a reasonable hour to settle in for the night. 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 !

Is this self-guided Laugavegur Trek for me?

This self-guided trek is a great fit if you’ve got solid multi-day hiking experience, feel confident navigating a well-marked trail on your own, and like the idea of setting your own pace over four days in the Highlands. With mountain huts booked, luggage transferred between them, and private transfers on both ends already arranged, you get the freedom of hiking independently without having to organize any of the logistics yourself—just your own food and daily rhythm.

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 Trek?

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.

What is a self-guided tour?

Self-guided tours are perfect for those who enjoy exploring on their own terms—at their own pace, and with the company they choose. By joining this self-guided Laugavegur Trek , we take care of: Accommodation for 4 nights at mountain huts along the route Luggage transportation between huts Private Reykjavík ⇄ trail transfers Route and pre-trip information Logistical coordination and support throughout Rather than joining a guided group, you’ll navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the tour operator. For a hassle-free journey with everything arranged for you in advance, there’s no better option! As a self-guided tour is built around your preferred travel dates, your guide will take care of arranging accommodations and details after you book. Note that exact accommodations and dates might shift slightly, so don’t make any travel arrangements until the details of your adventure are confirmed .

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 17 participants. Self-guided Laugavegur Trek adventures 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 self-guided Laugavegur Trek 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 self-guided Laugavegur Trail 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: 5-Day Self-Guided, Fully Supported Trek

Name: Laugavegur Trek: 5-Self-Guided Hike, Fully Supported
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The Laugavegur is Iceland’s most celebrated multi-day trek, and this is your chance to walk it on your own terms—without any of the planning headaches that usually come with going self-guided. Every logistic is sorted before you even land: your mountain huts are booked, your luggage moves ahead of you between them, and private transport gets you to the trailhead and back. All you have to do is walk, at your own pace, through Landmannalaugar’s rainbow-streaked rhyolite mountains, over black volcanic deserts and glacial rivers, and into the birch forests of Þórsmörk.

Adventure Highlights

Iceland's classic Highland trail: The full Laugavegur, from Landmannalaugar’s rhyolite mountains to the black-sand deserts and birch forests of Þórsmörk—one of the most varied treks in the country
Nights in mountain huts: Four nights in simple mountain huts along the route, already booked and waiting for you at the end of each day
All the planning done for you: Huts booked, luggage transferred, transport arranged—every logistic is sorted before you arrive, so going self-guided doesn’t mean doing it all yourself

Duration

5 days

Season

June through September

Group size

Up to 17 people

The adventure, day by day

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This 5-day self-guided version of the Laugavegur trek takes you from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk on your own, with the logistics fully handled. You travel by private transfer from Reykjavík, spend four nights in mountain huts along the route, and get pre-trip route information so you know where you're headed each day. Your luggage is transferred between huts ahead of you, so you only carry a day pack while hiking. There's no guide and no set group pace—you hike each stretch on your own schedule. Meals aren't included, so you'll plan and carry your own food, or resupply where possible along the way.

Day 1: Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar

Hikers crossing a rocky stream in Landmannalaugar

You start the trek in Reykjavík, picked up by private Highland vehicle for the roughly 10 am departure into the Highlands. By the time you reach Landmannalaugar, you’re already deep in one of Iceland’s most surreal landscapes—its rhyolite mountains streaked with color, framed by lava fields and steaming geothermal ground. You settle into the mountain hut and spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace, with time, depending on conditions, for a short local hike or a soak in the natural geothermal bathing pool before settling in for the night.

Accommodation: Landmannalaugar Mountain Hut

Day 2: Landmannalaugar to Álftavatn

Signpost to Laugavegur, Landmannalaugar, and Blahnukur

After breakfast, the Laugavegur begins in earnest. You 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. You spend the night at the Álftavatn mountain hut, with your luggage already transferred ahead of you.

Accommodation: Álftavatn Mountain Hut

Day 3: Álftavatn to Emstrur

Icelandic landscape with volcanic terrain

Leaving Álftavatn, the trail drops into an increasingly stark, volcanic landscape. You cross rivers and cut across wide black-sand plains, with green mountains, glaciers, and volcanic formations around you 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.

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 you 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. You spend your last night on the trail at the Básar mountain hut, deep in the Þórsmörk valley.

Accommodation: Básar Mountain Hut, Þórsmörk

Day 5: Þórsmörk to Reykjavík

View of Thorsmork valley and surrounding mountains

You have the final morning free to enjoy Þórsmörk before leaving the Highlands behind, whether that’s a short farewell hike or just taking in the surroundings one last time. Afterward, you board private transport back to Reykjavík, closing out five days on one of Iceland’s most iconic trails.

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Lodging

Mountain huts

You’ll spend four nights in mountain huts along the trail—simple, dormitory-style lodging with shared sleeping areas, so a sleeping bag is a must. Your first night is at Landmannalaugar, followed by Álftavatn, Emstrur, and finally the comfortable Básar cabin in Þórsmörk for your 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: 5-Day Self-Guided, Fully Supported Trek

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Included:
- - 5-day self-guided Laugavegur Trek (independent hiking with support)
  - Accommodation for 4 nights at mountain huts along the route
  - Luggage transportation between huts
  - Private Reykjavík ⇄ trail transfers
  - Route and pre-trip information
  - Logistical coordination and support throughout
Not included:
- - Guide
  - Meals
  - Flights to Iceland
  - Personal gear and clothing
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
This self-guided Laugavegur Trek requires great fitness and some multi-day hiking experience, along with confidence navigating a well-marked trek on your own. You’ll walk between 12-17 km (7.5-10.6 mi) each day for 4-7 hours, except for a shorter final day.

Since there’s no guide setting the pace, you can adjust your speed and rest stops to what feels right each day—just keep in mind you’ll need to reach each hut at a reasonable hour to settle in for the night.

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!
This self-guided trek is a great fit if you’ve got solid multi-day hiking experience, feel confident navigating a well-marked trail on your own, and like the idea of setting your own pace over four days in the Highlands. With mountain huts booked, luggage transferred between them, and private transfers on both ends already arranged, you get the freedom of hiking independently without having to organize any of the logistics yourself—just your own food and daily rhythm.
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.
Self-guided tours are perfect for those who enjoy exploring on their own terms—at their own pace, and with the company they choose. By joining this self-guided Laugavegur Trek, we take care of:
- - Accommodation for 4 nights at mountain huts along the route
  - Luggage transportation between huts
  - Private Reykjavík ⇄ trail transfers
  - Route and pre-trip information
  - Logistical coordination and support throughout
Rather than joining a guided group, you’ll navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the tour operator. For a hassle-free journey with everything arranged for you in advance, there’s no better option!

As a self-guided tour is built around your preferred travel dates, your guide will take care of arranging accommodations and details after you book. Note that exact accommodations and dates might shift slightly, so don’t make any travel arrangements until the details of your adventure are confirmed.
Group sizes and pricing
- - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 17 participants.
Self-guided Laugavegur Trek adventures 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 self-guided Laugavegur Trek 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 self-guided Laugavegur Trail 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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