Included:

• • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 6-day Laugavegur Trail hiking tour
  • Accommodation in mountain huts for 5 nights (sleeping bags required, possible to rent with your guides)
  • All necessary permits and fees
  • All meals from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6
  • Hut-to-hut luggage transfers
  • Transportation from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar on Day 1
  • Transportation from Skógar to Reykjavik on Day 6

Add-ons (available at checkout):

• • Sleeping bag rental

Not included:

• • Transportation to Iceland
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Travel and medical insurance — optional

In order to join this Laugavegur Trail tour, great fitness is required. To make the most out of your hiking adventure, you have to be able to hike between 5 to 8 hours for 6 full days.

You’ll gain between 100 (330 ft) and 600 m (1,970 ft) of elevation per day. The daily walking distance varies, typically ranging from around 6-7 miles (10-12 km) to roughly 10-11 miles (16-17 km). Read day-by-day breakdowns in the itinerary.

You won’t have to carry all your gear and belongings with you—your luggage will be transported hut-to-hut.

The trails are not paved, but in some places, paths have formed. Some trails are rocky, but are easily accessible to anyone used to hiking in uneven terrain. Participants will need to hike up and down steep slopes that sometimes have loose grounds and require good balance. Hikes will also involve river crossings. There are extremely steep drop offs along the hiking trail and scrambling with the use of a chain is required both up and down. It is not for those with a fear of heights. So please keep in mind that, overall, the Laugavegur Trail is a challenging trek.

Boots & clothing

• • Sturdy hiking boots – preferably waterproof with ankle support
  • Long-sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – wool or synthetic
  • T-shirt (thermal underwear) – wool or synthetic
  • Light wool or fleece sweater (second layer)
  • Puffy jacket (e.g. Primaloft or down)
  • Trousers – strong, lightweight material that dries quickly (e.g. softshell)
  • Jacket or an anorak with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable
  • Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable (please note that full rain gear is mandatory on all our tours)
  • Gloves – wool or synthetic
  • Socks – wool or synthetic (two to three pairs)
  • Warm hat – wool or synthetic

Other gear

• • A duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear (please avoid bringing a suitcase)
  • Backpack for extra clothes and food during the day (a 35–45 L pack should be sufficient (2100–2750 cu in))
  • River shoes – walking sandals or old running shoes with good grip along with warm socks or neoprene socks Open sandals or flip-flops are not suitable
  • Walking pole(s)
  • Sleeping bag for the huts — possible to rent at checkout
  • Towel – lightweight and packable
  • Sunglasses and sun protection
  • Water container – thermos flask or water bottle (0.5–1 L)
  • A box or container for your daily lunch
  • Headlamp for reading and moving around the hut
  • Change of clothes to wear in the hut or camp
  • Personal first aid kit – including blister care
  • Prescription medication and other personal health items
  • Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc
  • Earplugs

Optional gear

• • Gaiters
  • Neoprene socks – highly recommended for river crossings
  • Pen knife
  • Sun or rain hat or a cap
  • Thermal mat for lunch breaks
  • Camera, spare batteries, and a memory card or film
  • Power bank
  • Dry bags for electronics and extra clothing

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. Iceland is home to infamously volatile weather, so it’s best to be prepared with the right gear. It is recommended to dress in layers. 3 or 4 upper layers are highly recommended such as a light T-shirt (preferably wool) next to the skin, then a fleece or heavy wool garment, topped off with a waterproof windbreaker.

There is a limit of 1 piece of luggage per participant (+your daypack). Since there is limited space on the luggage trailer, try to pack light out of consideration for other passengers and use 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.

As for your phone, please note that cell service/internet coverage is available most of the time along the trail, however, take into consideration that some parts of the trail are not covered.

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Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Laugavegur Trail tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 14:1.
  • It takes a minimum of 5 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 14 participants.

Laugavegur Trail tours 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 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 hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to your Laugavegur Trail tour, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), located 45 minutes from the city center. From there, the best and the cheapest way is to take a shuttle to reach the center. Buses leave every 35-40 minutes after the arrival of each flight, 24/7.

You’ll meet your guide at the BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík early in the morning on Day 1.

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