Included:

• • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 5-day small-group Laugavegur Trail hiking adventure
  • Accommodation for 4 nights at mountain huts along the route
  • All meals from dinner on day 1 through lunch on day 5 (4 breakfasts, 4 trail lunches, 4 dinners)—trail lunches are prepared each morning at breakfast and carried in day packs
  • Luggage transportation between huts
  • Private Reykjavík ⇄ trail transfers
  • Highland logistics and support throughout
  • Pre-trip information and preparation guidance

Not included:

• • Flights to and from Iceland
  • Airport transfers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Showers in the mountain huts
  • Personal mountain gear
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

This small-group Laugavegur Trail hike requires great fitness and some hiking experience. You’ll walk between 12-17 km (7.5-10.6 mi) each day for 4-7 hours, except for a shorter final day.

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.

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Not every Laugavegur trek runs the same way. A few things set this one apart. Your guides don’t just sell these experiences in the Icelandic Highlands—they operate in them, and they know every detail that matters and then some. Here’s why this trek might be the perfect fit for you:

• • Own Highland transport — your guides run their own vehicles rather than relying on scheduled Highland buses, giving more control and flexibility if weather or river conditions change.
  • Small groups — departures are kept intentionally small, so your guide has room to adjust pace and plans to the people actually on the trail.
  • A later start — departure from Reykjavík is around 10 am, leaving time for breakfast before heading into the Highlands, rather than an early bus-terminal start.
  • Luggage handled — transportation between huts is included throughout, so you only carry a day pack.

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.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this small-group Laugavegur Trail hike, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1.
  • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 17 participants.

Small-group Laugavegur Trail hikes 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 small-group Laugavegur Trail hike 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 small-group Laugavegur Trail hike 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.

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