Women’s Great Hiking Voyage in Iceland

Arrive at Reykjavik a day earlier and spend the night in a hotel. Check your equipment, get some rest and prepare for 9 days of adventure!

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning. Get ready for a full day of exploring the world-famous Golden Circle, with plenty of time to unwind at the Secret Lagoon, the oldest swimming pool in Iceland fed by naturally occurring hot springs located at Hverahólmi. Spend the night in the cozy southern town of Hella.

Distance: 6,5 km (4.5 mi)
Walking time: 3- 4 hrs.
Ascent: 385 m (1256 ft)

Rise early and take the 8.45am Highland Bus from Hella to the highlands. You should arrive at the colorful Landmannalaugar, the “People’s Pools”, around 11.30. Get settled in your mountain hut, have lunch and enjoy an exploratory hike of the area. In the evening, take the opportunity to bathe in the region’s famous natural hot spring.

Distance: 24 km (15 mi)
Walking time: 7-8 hrs.
Ascent: 470 m (1600 ft)
Descent: 490 m (1610 ft)

After a hearty breakfast, pack your bags, put your backpack on and get ready for the longest hike of the trip! Today, you’ll hike to the Alftavatan lake in the middle of Laugavegur. It’s a 14-mile (25 km) journey, so make sure you’re well-prepared.

Distance: 15 km (10 mi)
Walking time: 6 – 7 hrs
Descent: 40 m (130 ft)

Hike the 9-mile (14 km) trail from Afltavatn to Emstrur. It’s an easier hike than yesterday’s, with plenty of green meadows, black deserts, and scenic river crossings. Spend the night in the Emstrur hut.

Distance: 16 km (11 mi)
Walking time: 6 – 7 hrs
Descent: 300 m (985 ft)

Rise to the blue skies and bright sunshine and get ready to hike the 10-mile (15 km) Emstrur-to-Thorsmork section of the Laugavegur trail. Cross Emstrur river and follow the massive Myrdasjökull glacier, with stunning views of the surrounding area. If you’re lucky, you might see a sheep or two! Spend the night in Thorsmork.

Distance: 6,5 km (4,5 mi)
Walking time: 3 hrs
Ascent: 150 m (490 ft)

Explore the magical Thorsmork area by foot before departing for the village of Vik with the Highland Bus. On your way to your hotel, you’ll visit the majestic Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui, and Skogafoss waterfalls. Spend the following night in Hotel Skogar.

Put on your crampons and hike the Solheimajökull glacier, one of the most impressive and accessible glaciers in Iceland. You’ll spend around 2 hours on the ice, taking in the energy and beauty of this massive glacier. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the legendary Black Sand Beach and head back to your hotel near the glacier lagoon for a good night’s rest.

Drive to Glacier Lagoon and the obsidian Diamond Beach. On your way back to Reykjavik, stop by the Eldhraun Lava Field, created in one of the greatest eruptions in recorded history, and Fjadrargljufur canyon, a beautiful, dramatic canyon with the Fjadra river running through its basin. After a goodbye dinner, spend your final Icelandic night in Reykjavik.

Distance: 6,5 km (4,5 mi)
Walking time: 3 hrs
Ascent: 150 m (490 ft)

Time to go! Pay a visit to the geothermal paradise that is Blue Lagoon before heading to the airport.

Arrive at Reykjavik a day earlier and spend the night in a hotel. Check your equipment, get some rest and prepare for 9 days of adventure!

Rise early and take the 8.45am Highland Bus from Hella to the highlands. You should arrive at the colorful Landmannalaugar, the “People’s Pools”, around 11.30. Get settled in your mountain hut, have lunch and enjoy an exploratory hike of the area. In the evening, take the opportunity to bathe in the region’s famous natural hot spring.

After a hearty breakfast, pack your bags, put your backpack on and get ready for the longest hike of the trip! Today, you’ll hike to the Alftavatan lake in the middle of Laugavegur. It’s a 14-mile (25 km) journey, so make sure you’re well-prepared.

Hike the 9-mile (14 km) trail from Afltavatn to Emstrur. It’s an easier hike than yesterday’s, with plenty of green meadows, black deserts, and scenic river crossings. Spend the night in the Emstrur hut.

Rise to the blue skies and bright sunshine and get ready to hike the 10-mile (15 km) Emstrur-to-Thorsmork section of the Laugavegur trail. Cross Emstrur river and follow the massive Myrdasjökull glacier, with stunning views of the surrounding area. If you’re lucky, you might see a sheep or two! Spend the night in Thorsmork.

Explore the magical Thorsmork area by foot before departing for the village of Vik with the Highland Bus. On your way to your hotel, you’ll visit the majestic Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui, and Skogafoss waterfalls. Spend the following night in Hotel Skogar.

Put on your crampons and hike the Solheimajökull glacier, one of the most impressive and accessible glaciers in Iceland. You’ll spend around 2 hours on the ice, taking in the energy and beauty of this massive glacier. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the legendary Black Sand Beach and head back to your hotel near the glacier lagoon for a good night’s rest.

Drive to Glacier Lagoon and the obsidian Diamond Beach. On your way back to Reykjavik, stop by the Eldhraun Lava Field, created in one of the greatest eruptions in recorded history, and Fjadrargljufur canyon, a beautiful, dramatic canyon with the Fjadra river running through its basin.

Get ready for a full day of exploring the world-famous Golden Circle, with plenty of time to unwind at the Secret Lagoon, the oldest swimming pool in Iceland fed by naturally occurring hot springs located at Hverahólmi. After a goodbye dinner, spend your final night in Reykjavik.

Time to go! Pack your bags and say goodbye to the stunning Icelandic panoramas before heading to the airport.