Included:

• • An experienced, local, English-speaking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 4, 5, or 6 days of guided hiking along the Laugavegur Trail, depending on your chosen itinerary
  • Mountain hut accommodation in shared dormitories during the hike, as in the itinerary
  • All meals during the hike (from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day)
  • Transport at the beginning and end of trek
  • Luggage transfers (ideally duffel bag, max. 60L / up to 18 kg (40 lb) per person)
  • Lodging taxes

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout, must be added before the tour):

• • Sleeping bag
  • Hiking poles
  • Special dietary supplements (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian)

Not included:

• • Flights to Iceland
  • Airport transfers
  • Showers in huts (payable on-site, approximately 1,000 ISK per shower)
  • Accommodation before and after the tour
  • Meals before and after the hike (breakfast on day 1, dinner on the last day)
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

All three routes follow the same iconic trail from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk—the difference is pace, and on the 6-day route, one extra day of terrain.

• • 4-Day Trek — the fastest way to hike the full trail, covering 4 to 7 hours a day over four consecutive days. Best for fit hikers who are comfortable covering more ground daily and want to fit the trek into a shorter trip.
  • 5-Day Trek — the classic Laugavegur pace, with slightly shorter daily hikes and a half-day exploring Þórsmörk’s valleys before heading back to Reykjavík.
  • 6-Day Trek — adds the Fimmvörðuháls hike on Day 5: 20 km (12.5 mi) of very challenging terrain with 1,000 m (3,280 ft) of elevation gain. This day has some extremely steep drop-offs along the trail and some scrambling with the use of a chain both up and down, so it’s not suited for those with a fear of heights or those not ready for steep drop-offs.

For the Laugavegur Trail, you need to be able to hike for 4, 5, or 6 consecutive days while carrying a daypack. Each day you will hike between 4 and 7 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!

• • 4-day Laugavegur: 17 km (10.5 mi), 6-7 hours, with up to 470 m (1,540 ft) of elevation gain on Day 1. Since it covers the same overall route in fewer days, the daily pace is faster and there’s less rest between hiking days.
  • 5-day Laugavegur: 19 km (12 mi), 7 hours, 470 m (1,540 ft) of elevation gain.
  • 6-day Laugavegur: 20 km (12.5 mi), 7 hours, 1,000 m (3,280 ft) of elevation change on the Fimmvörðuháls day, which is not suited for those with a fear of heights or those not ready for steep drop-offs.
  • For day-by-day distances and elevation changes, check out the itinerary!

In terms of backpack weight, you will only need to carry a smaller day backpack with your lunch, water bottle, medication, sunglasses, river crossing shoes, rain gear, and other items or clothing you might need for the day. A great thing about this trip is that luggage transfers are included, making your hiking experience far more comfortable.

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The Laugavegur Trail is a roughly 55 km (35 mi) hut-to-hut hiking route through Iceland’s Southern Highlands, running from the geothermal area of Landmannalaugar to the sheltered birch valley of Þórsmörk. Along the way you cross black volcanic deserts, steaming geothermal vents, glacier-fed rivers, and colorful rhyolite mountains—it’s consistently ranked among the most scenic multi-day treks in the world. Most hikers cover it in 4 to 6 days, staying in mountain huts rather than camping. This guided version runs it as a 5-day or 6-day trip, with the 6-day adding an extra day over the Fimmvörðuháls Pass.

Fimmvörðuháls is a high volcanic pass between the Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers, connecting the Laugavegur Trail to Þórsmörk by a higher, more dramatic route than the standard final day. It crosses the lava field from the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption, passing the Magni and Móði craters formed that year, with glacier views on both sides. The trail here is narrower than the rest of the route, with some steep drop-offs and a section requiring hand-over-hand scrambling with a fixed chain. It’s the reason the 6-day version of this tour isn’t recommended for anyone with a fear of heights—the 4 and 5-day routes to avoid it entirely.

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

• • A duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between mountain huts
  • Day backpack for extra clothes and lunch pack during the day (around a 25-40L bag)
  • Your own sleeping bag – a basic sleeping bag with no specific temperature rating is sufficient for this entire trek since all the mountain huts are heated (available to rent)
  • Small thermal mat to sit on — optional
  • Hiking poles — optional (available to rent)
  • 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 pants – 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 crossing 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, 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 thermos 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 warm clothes you can move in. Iceland is home to infamously unpredictable weather, so you need to be prepared with the right gear.

There is a limited space on the luggage trailer, so try to pack light out of consideration to other passengers on the tour and use a a waterproof duffel bag which is easier to store. If you have extra luggage that you would like to leave, we recommend storing luggage at the BSI Bus terminal (fees apply) or another luggage storage space in Reykjavik.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this hiking tour of the classic Laugavegur Trail, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 16:1 or 14:1.
  • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 14 or 16 participants.

Hiking the classic Laugavegur Trail 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 above the age of 16 may be permitted to join the Laugavegur Trail tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Since you’ll be staying at mountain huts with dormitory-style rooms, a single occupancy room is not available on this Laugavegur Trail hiking tour.

If you are an individual traveler, you are more than welcome to join the group! The guide will be adding travelers until the minimum group size to confirm the trip can be guaranteed. There are no supplements to individual travelers, as everyone shares dormitories.

If you happen to be a solo traveler, you’re more than welcome to join these tours! There are no supplements for solo travelers, as all hikers sleep in shared dormitories.

To get to this Laugavegur Trail tours, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF). From there, it’s best to hop on a shuttle to Reykjavik, or you can take a taxi. It takes about 45 minutes to reach Reykjavik.

It is highly recommended to arrive at least one day before the tour. If you’re flying in from the U.S. or will be landing early (up until circa 4 am), you should be able to join the tour, but some risks would follow (i.e., if the flight gets delayed) and could miss out on the tour. This is, therefore, not recommended! Accommodation for the night prior to the tour is at your arrangement.

You will meet your guide and your team at 6:30 am of Day at the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik and begin your journey to into Iceland’s wilderness!

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