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Join a group of daring women on a 9-day hiking expedition of a lifetime! This Icelandic adventure will take you through some of Iceland’s most renowned trails, such as the Golden Circle, Thorsmork, and the Diamond Beach with a professional local guide leading the way. Explore otherworldly waterfalls, glaciers, famous trails, and hot springs, and spend your evenings sharing a meal with new friends and re-energizing in stunning locations!
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Arrival day! Take one of the airport buses to the city center and get settled in your lovely room at a hotel in downtown Reykjavík. In the evening at 18:00 you will meet the rest of the group and your fearless guide for a welcome meeting and later on, a dinner in the city.
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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. For lunch, you will visit the Friðheimar tomato farm where you will get a friendly introduction of their greenhouse and their life on the farm. Later in the afternoon, you’ll will have plenty of time to unwind at the Secret Lagoon. Spend the night at a Hotel in Hella.
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Rise and shine, the highlands are calling! Today we take the 8.30 am Highland Bus from Hella to the highlands. We arrive at the colorful Landmannalaugar, the “People’s Pools”, around 11:00. Take the opportunity to bathe in the region’s famous natural hot spring and/or visit the Mountain Mall for some beers and a friendly game of KUBB.
Distance: 5 km (3 mi)
Walking time: 2 – 3 hrs.
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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 (24 km) journey, so make sure you’re well-prepared.
Distance: 24 km (14 mi)
Walking time: 7 – 8 hrs
Ascent: 470 m (1600 ft)
Descent: 490 m (1610 ft)
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Hike the 9-mile (15 km) trail from Alftavatn to Emstrur. It’s a much easier hike than yesterday’s as it is fairly flat most of the time, with plenty of green meadows, black deserts, and scenic river crossings. Spend the night in the Emstrur hut with an optional evening hike to the breathtaking Markarfljótsgljúfur canyon.
Distance: 15 km (10 mi)
Walking time: 5 – 6 hrs
Descent: 40 m (130 ft)
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Rise to the blue skies and bright sunshine and get ready to hike the last part of the trail, 10 miles (16 km) from Emstrur to Thorsmork. Cross Emstrur river and follow the massive Myrdalsjökull 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: 16 km (11 mi)
Walking time: 6 – 7 hrs
Descent: 300 m (985 ft)
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Explore the magical Thorsmork valley by foot before saying your goodbyes to the highlands. You will change buses at Hella town and head to Hotel Skógar. After dinner, visit the Skógarfoss waterfall with an option to do an evening hike called the One thousand waterfalls trail.
Distance: 5 km (3 mi)
Walking time: 2 – 3 hrs
Ascent: 150 m (490 ft)
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Strap on your crampons, it’s time to hike the Solheimajökull glacier—one of the most impressive and accessible glaciers in Iceland! You’ll spend 2 hours on ice, taking in the energy of this massive glacier. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the legendary Black Sand Beach and Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon before arriving to your hotel near the glacier lagoon for a good night’s rest.
Distance: 6,5 km (4,5 mi)
Walking time: 3 hrs
Ascent: 150 m (490 ft)
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Your last day on the road! In the morning, drive to Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond Beach. On your way back to Reykjavik, stop by the Eldhraun Lava Field, created in one of the greatest eruptions in recorded history. Finally. visit the unique Seljalandsfoss waterfall and the hidden waterfall Gljúfrabúi. After a goodbye dinner, spend your final Icelandic night in Reykjavik.
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The grand finale! Relax your tired travel muscles in the baby blue waters of the Blue Lagoon before you head to the airport and say your final goodbyes. If you didn’t have enough of the majestic landscapes, explore more hiking tours in Iceland!
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Included:
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- An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 10-day all-women hiking & sightseeing tour in Iceland
- Six days of hiking and glacier exploration
- Three days of sightseeing and easier walks around Iceland
- Transportation for the duration of the tour
- Airport drop-off (transfer from Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport after the tour)
- Accommodations for the duration of the tour in hotels and huts, as listed in the itinerary (twin-shared, single supplement is not an option)
- Food for the duration of the tour (lunch on days 7, 8, and 9 not included)
- Glacier hiking equipment
- Secret Lagoon and Blue Lagoon entrance fee
- Luggage transfers
- WhatsApp group before departure
Not included:
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- Flights to Iceland
- Airport pick-up
- Sleeping bag (can be rented in Reykjavik)
- Lunches on 3 days (but your guides will take you to a nice café or restaurant)
- Personal hiking and camping equipment
- Guide gratuities — optional
- Travel and medical insurance — optional
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This all-women hiking & sightseeing adventure in Iceland is perfect for hikers with great fitness, and previous multi-day hiking experience is good to have as well. You’ll be hiking for 6 days in a row, up to 9 hours a day, covering up to 24 km (15 mi), while gaining up to 470 m (1,540 ft) in elevation.
While you won’t have to carry your luggage (thanks to luggage transfers), keep in mind that you’ll still be carrying a daypack with all the things you might need throughout the day.
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During the hiking portion of the trip, you’ll walk on trails that 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. Muddy areas and volcanic landscapes are also to be expected.
Hikes will involve river crossings on the trail every day except the first. The water level in the rivers changes from time to time due to seasonal conditions. In some cases, you will be able to step from stone to stone to get to the other side. In other cases, you will need to take your shoes and socks off, put on river-crossing shoes and wade the rivers. Neoprene socks and sandals or neoprene shoes (beach shoes) are the best choice. Your guide will provide you with advice for river crossing, as well as help you to cross the river. Trekking poles might come in handy when wading rivers, as well as crossing with a partner.
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Clothing, footwear, and things to carry in your backpack (large enough to carry all the items listed below):
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- Waterproof cover for your daypack
- Waterproof hiking boots (with padded ankle and good arch support, well broken in, suitable for rocky terrain)
- Waterproof jacket & waterproof pants
- Hiking pants or leggings
- Base layer — thermal top or t-shirt (merino wool, polyester, silk)
- Mid layer — breathable that retains body heat (wool, goose down, fleece)
- Buff or face covering
- Warm hat
- Hiking socks
- Gaiters (optional for those hiking in June month)
- Sunhat
- Waterproof gloves or mittens
- Breathable & waterproof jacket and waterproof pants (no plastic ponchos)
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle or water bladder
- Sunscreen
- River crossing shoes
- Fresh food and snacks (provided by Viking Women every day)
- Extra fleece sweater or down jacket to put on when we stop for breaks
- Hand sanitizer
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Camera (optional)
In your luggage:
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- Sleeping bag (doesn’t have to be in your luggage, just attached to it somehow)
- Travel pillow (optional)
- Underwear and socks
- Extra clothes for the trail
- Extra clothes for the huts
- Medicine
- Hygiene and beauty products
- Towel
- Headlamp or a flashlight (for those doing the hike in August – September)
- Powerbank to charge your devices
- Earplugs and a sleeping mask
- Swimsuit (if hot pools or pools are part of the itinerary)
- Cash or a debit/credit card
Your main luggage will be transported by transport vehicle, and you will not have access to it until you reach the huts in the afternoon. This also includes your sleeping bag. Everything needed for the day’s trek must be in your daypack.
You are allowed to take one piece of luggage on the tour. Your guide advises you not to bring a massive one, as the huts don’t have much room to spread out our stuff. There are luggage lockers at four centrally located places in Reykjavik where you can store your extra luggage.
For your own well-being and safety, we strongly suggest following the advice of this equipment list. This includes having good quality rain gear, tops, and bottoms. Cotton clothing is not appropriate for any strenuous outdoor activity—nor are jeans and cotton t-shirts. Modern outdoor clothing is by far more comfortable and will greatly improve your experience.
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A women-only tour is designed to create a supportive, respectful, and empowering space for women to travel together. These departures are open to women, including transgender women, and are intentionally hosted without men. The focus is on a women-centred group dynamic, where everyone is expected to show consideration and respect for one another. This approach reflects our values and the way these trips are thoughtfully designed and guided.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For this adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 16:1.
- It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 16 participants.
- Single supplement is not an option, hotel rooms are twin-shared, and huts feature dormitory-style (shared rooms) accommodation.
Hiking in Iceland can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the 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.
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To get to Iceland, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), located 45 minutes from downtown Reykjavik. From there, the best and the cheapest way is to take one of the public busses like Airport Direct or Flybus. Buses leave 35-40 minutes after the arrival of each flight, 24/7.
Make your way to the beautiful hotel room that your guides will have reserved for you. If you arrive before check-in, you can store your luggage at the hotel and explore the city at your own pace. In the evening, meet your guide and fellow travelers at 6pm for a welcome gathering on Day 1, followed by dinner in the city.
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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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