Covid measures in Laugavegur

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Thorsmork and on Laugavegur Trail, Iceland, please refer to the official Government of Iceland and Official Information about Covid in Iceland websites. Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 6 days of hiking Transport at the beginning and end of the hike Mountain hut accommodation in dormitories All food during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) Transfer of luggage between huts Charging battery/power bank What’s not included: Transportation to and from Iceland Pick-up from hotel (must meet at the starting point) Accommodations in Reykjavík before and after the tour Personal hiking gear Sleeping bag — can be rented from the guide Showers in huts — 500 ISK per shower, payable on site Alcoholic beverages Meals not mentioned above

How fit do I need to be?

In order to participate in this hiking adventure, you need to have a moderate level of fitness. You’ll be hiking for 6 full days, covering around 7.5-10 miles per day (12-17 km) with moderate altitude change. Keep in mind that you’ll also be covering tricky volcanic terrain. The weather and trail conditions may affect the difficulty and you will encounter several river crossings along the trail.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag) A waterproof duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between huts (please avoid bringing a suitcase) Good lightweight hiking shoes with ankle support River crossing shoes – Crocs are a good choice, open sandals or flip-flops will not do the job 2-3 pairs of soft wool or fleece hiking socks Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear, wool or fleece) T-shirt (thermal underwear, wool or synthetic) Light sweater (wool, fleece or similar) Jacket with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable, e.g. Gore-Tex or comparable Hiking pants/shorts, something strong and light that dries quickly e.g. soft-shell Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable (please note that poncho is not useful because of wind) Warm hat and gloves Hiking poles Light towel, easily packable Sunglasses or ski goggles Sun protection and lip balm Buff around the neck Wind- and waterproof protective clothes Cash for the showers, normally around 500 ISK per shower Lunch box to pack each days lunch into Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Swimwear if you want to bathe in the hot geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar Sleeping bag – no specific temperature rating since all the huts are heated Slippers for indoor use Clothes for wearing in the hut Toiletries (hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

All of the huts have heating, showers and toilets, either flushable or outhouses. Using the showers costs 500 ISK and can be paid for at the warden’s hut at each hut/campsite. The showers have a 5-minute timer which might not sound like a lot, but it is more than enough time to wash up. The toilets have toilet paper and soap but anything else you might need (shampoo, bandages, towels, washcloths, nail clippers etc.), you will need to bring with you. The huts feature kitchens and/or grills that the group will cook their meals with. You will be able to fill up your water bottle at each hut or in the rivers as you hike. The river water in Iceland is safe to drink and very delicious. WiFi is not available, but internet connection can sometimes be received around the huts, or by walking a bit around the area. There are no power outlets in the huts. We encourage bringing your own power bank on the tour (you can pack that in your duffel bag which is transported by the support vehicle). In some cases, you can buy small portable chargers at the huts as well, but they are not always available.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: The usual group size for these group adventures is 10 to 14 people with one guide. All prices are per person and the cost does not decrease as the group grows. It takes a minimum of 6 people for a tour to operate. Hiking in Iceland can be arranged for larger or private 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 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.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Reykjavík, most people fly into Keflavík Airport (KEF) about 45 minutes away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus or taxi to the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík . From there, you’ll head to your adventure. On the last day, the bus will take you back to the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík. You will be meeting your guide at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavik. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain each day dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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Laugavegur Valley | Iceland

Hut-to-Hut Hiking on the Laugavegur Trail

4-6 days | 5.00

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Snaking its way through the Southern Highlands of Iceland, the Laugavegur Trail and its ever-changing landscapes are an inexhaustible source of wonder for any hiker. The moss-covered lava fields, polychrome mountains, black sand deserts, and turquoise lakes turn this age-old trail into a vivid riot of colors. With so many natural wonders to offer, it comes as no surprise that it bears the title of the most famous trail in Iceland. And even when you enter the home stretch of this iconic trek, the beauty doesn’t fade! You’ll find yourself in Thorsmork, a valley nestled between three glaciers with amazing hikes of its own and home to glacier-fed rivers, mossy greenery, and so much more. Immerse yourself in Iceland’s culture and recharge your batteries each day with a warm meal prepared in a heated mountain hut. Follow the ancient pathways under Iceland’s midnight sun and let this untouched wilderness deliver some unforgettable moments..

Adventure Highlights

Witness the combined forces of volcanoes and glaciers
Explore black sand deserts, deep canyons, frosty rivers, and geothermal pools
Hike through Iceland’s famous valley without the burden of tents and heavy backpacks

Duration

4-6 days

Season

Late June through early September

Group size

Up to 14 people

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Treat yourself to a 4-day Icelandic experience on one of the most admired trails in the world and explore a wide array of landscapes with an expert guide. Revel in the views of lava fields, icy river-crossings, canyons, black volcanic rocks, spouting thermal vents, and more as you hike this 35-mile long trail. Bond with your group over a meal, get a glimpse of the authentic Icelandic culture and rest in comfortable heated mountain huts along the way!

Day 1: Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar

You’ll meet your group at the meeting point in Reykjavik city, BSI Bus Terminal and load the luggage into the bus. The drive to Landmannalaugar is a magical experience as you drive through many different contrasts of landscape and vegetation. As you move from the populated part of Iceland into the desolate black highlands, you will see many beautiful sights along the way in Fjallabak nature reserve. Enjoy the view of the incredible colors of Landmannalaugar: black, red, orange, green, blue—all coming together in the rhyolite mountains. Arrive at the hut and start getting to know each other as the guide goes over the itinerary for the next few days. In the evening, cook your first highland meal together and have a good time.

Those who are interested in really soaking in nature can take an evening dip into the geothermally heated pool (up to 40°C!) that the name of the place derives from, as the name Landmannalaugar directly translates to “The People’s Pools.”

Two hikers posing along the trail in the Landmannalaugar valley

Day 2: Landmannalaugar to Álftavatn

The first part of today’s hike leads up to the lava field of Laugahraun and heads downhill before heading up again to the plateau below Mt. Brennisteinsalda. It is a good idea to stop here and look at the flora, mountains and gorges in all colors of the rainbow. The trail continues up on to the plateau, where small ravines cut into the landscape as the rivers shape the soft mountain. The way ahead is all uphill, but it is not extremely steep. Your next destination is Stórihver, a beautiful vegetation spot right next to a whizzing geyser. Stop, rest your legs and get a bite from your lunch box. The rest of the trail runs along the slopes of Reykjafjöll. The area is a valley bottom which is mostly flat, but there are a few ravines that should be crossed extra carefully since they are often half-full of snow. Next, hike west of Kaldaklofsfjöll and up and down through ravines until you reach the edge of Jökultungur. Take in the views over the whole trail and the three glaciers, Tindfjallajökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. The road down Jökultungur is quite steep and rocky and at the bottom, the Grashagakvísl river awaits! In some cases it can be crossed on a snow bridge. If not, you need to ford by wading on foot. From there, it’s an easy route to the hut in Álftavatn lake, where you will spend the night.

Hiking: 8-10 hours
Distance: 24 km (15 mi)

Day 3: Alftavatn to Emstrur

From Álftavatn, the trail goes over Brattháls and continues east to Hvanngil. The Bratthálskvísl river is without a bridge and needs to be forded by foot which in most cases is relatively easy. In Hvanngil, hikers can use the toilet facilities. There is a short walk to the river Kaldaklofskvísl, which can be crossed on a footbridge. Just south, is another river, Bláfjallakvísl without a bridge. Now the route lies mostly on the main road until the river Innri-Emstruá is reached. It has a bridge but you’ll have to tread through some water as there is an overflow that bypasses the bridge. Afterwards, the trail takes you south to Emstrur, where the land is practically without vegetation. The trail lies between two mountains called Útigönguhöfðar and in about an hour, you should reach the Botnar hut in Emstrur!

Hiking: 6-7 hours
Distance: 16 km (10 mi)

Hvanngil campsite path in lava field and green valley, small houses of hvanngil hut. volcanic mountains volcanic landscape with blue sky, Laugavegur Trail between Emstrur-Botnar and Alftavatn, central Iceland.

Day 4: Emstrur to Thorsmork and Reykjavik

Your last day in Laugavegur! Hike to the bridge over the Syðri-Emstruá, a river that flows into a narrow deep canyon that reaches most of the way to Entujökull. Keep in mind that people with vertigo sometimes struggle to get to and across the bridge. From there, the path takes you along Langháls, towards the junction of the rivers Markarfljót and Syðri-Emstruá. It is recommended to walk to the edge of the gorge where the rivers meet, before hiking south through Almenningar. Take a lunch break and rest in one of the two small ravines, Slyppugil and Bjórgil. A short hike up gradually leads you to an area with more vegetation called Úthólmar. The last point on the trail is called Kápa or “coat”, where you’ll have to ford the river Þröngá. The river marks the boundary of Thorsmork, meaning there’s about half an hour of hiking through the pleasant woodland Hamraskógar before you arrive at the Skagfjörðsskáli cabin in Langidalur, Thorsmork. From here, board a bus and travel back to Reykjavik!

Hiking: 6-7 hours
Distance: 15 km (9 mi)

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Day 1: Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar

Day 2: Landmannalaugar to Álftavatn

Hiking: 8-10 hours
Distance: 24 km (15 mi)

Day 3: Alftavatn to Emstrur

Hiking: 6-7 hours
Distance: 16 km (10 mi)

Day 4: Emstrur to Thorsmork and Reykjavik

Hiking: 6-7 hours
Distance: 15 km (9 mi)

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A hiker walking through the Stakkholtsgja canyon

Iceland canyons photographed from air, showing all of the colors of Icelans

Evening hike to the Hrafntinnusker ice caves

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A beautiful centrally placed holiday duplex with access to the Ski lifts! Situated in a central location with views of the Mont Blanc, this 2-bed apartment retreat is easily accessible by lift and is ideal for a couple or family group of 6. Fully equipped with free WiFi, the balcony apartment offers an idyllic mountain view setting from which to relax and entertain.

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• Free WiFi access
• Underfloor heating
• Lift access
• Garage
• Close to the Ski shuttle bus

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• Breakfast
• Dinner

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Maggnus Viking is sometimes called the Handstanding Viking because he’s often seen upside down on top of a rock or next to a waterfall. He got his rough traditional Icelandic vibe and behavior from his father, and his soft, academic side from his mother. Maggnus loves adventure and socializing—perfectly connected through guiding adventurers through Icelandic wilderness, he’s a commercial pilot, flight instructor, ship captain and a truck driver.

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Norse Adventures

Norse Adventures is a family-run guiding service provider focusing on turning travels to Iceland people only dream of into reality. Travel deep into the mountains and hike the roads less traveled to find hidden gems that you will remember for the rest of your life. Norse Adventures are determined to provide the absolutely best support and enthusiasm to make it happen.

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Jin Gwee

Maggnus is super friendly and knowledgeable! It’s so much different from other tours in Iceland, I’m glad that I joined his Thorsmork and Landmannalaugar tour…

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This tour was awesome. Maggnus is a great guide who went out of his way to show the group some stunning, off-the-beaten track, sights. He was also very willing to work with me considering that I booked the tour at the last minute and even picked me up from the place I had to take my COVID test (I was departing to the U.S.). All in all, the tour was a great high point to end my trip in Iceland. I am looking forward to returning and touring again with him!

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Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Thorsmork and on Laugavegur Trail, Iceland, please refer to the official Government of Iceland and Official Information about Covid in Iceland websites.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
- An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 6 days of hiking
- Transport at the beginning and end of the hike
- Mountain hut accommodation in dormitories
- All food during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
- Transfer of luggage between huts
- Charging battery/power bank
What’s not included:
- Transportation to and from Iceland
- Pick-up from hotel (must meet at the starting point)
- Accommodations in Reykjavík before and after the tour
- Personal hiking gear
- Sleeping bag — can be rented from the guide
- Showers in huts — 500 ISK per shower, payable on site
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals not mentioned above
In order to participate in this hiking adventure, you need to have a moderate level of fitness. You’ll be hiking for 6 full days, covering around 7.5-10 miles per day (12-17 km) with moderate altitude change. Keep in mind that you’ll also be covering tricky volcanic terrain. The weather and trail conditions may affect the difficulty and you will encounter several river crossings along the trail.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
- A waterproof duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between huts (please avoid bringing a suitcase)
- Good lightweight hiking shoes with ankle support
- River crossing shoes – Crocs are a good choice, open sandals or flip-flops will not do the job
- 2-3 pairs of soft wool or fleece hiking socks
- Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear, wool or fleece)
- T-shirt (thermal underwear, wool or synthetic)
- Light sweater (wool, fleece or similar)
- Jacket with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable, e.g. Gore-Tex or comparable
- Hiking pants/shorts, something strong and light that dries quickly e.g. soft-shell
- Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable (please note that poncho is not useful because of wind)
- Warm hat and gloves
- Hiking poles
- Light towel, easily packable
- Sunglasses or ski goggles
- Sun protection and lip balm
- Buff around the neck
- Wind- and waterproof protective clothes
- Cash for the showers, normally around 500 ISK per shower
- Lunch box to pack each days lunch into
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
- Swimwear if you want to bathe in the hot geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar
- Sleeping bag – no specific temperature rating since all the huts are heated
- Slippers for indoor use
- Clothes for wearing in the hut
- Toiletries (hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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All of the huts have heating, showers and toilets, either flushable or outhouses. Using the showers costs 500 ISK and can be paid for at the warden’s hut at each hut/campsite. The showers have a 5-minute timer which might not sound like a lot, but it is more than enough time to wash up. The toilets have toilet paper and soap but anything else you might need (shampoo, bandages, towels, washcloths, nail clippers etc.), you will need to bring with you.

The huts feature kitchens and/or grills that the group will cook their meals with. You will be able to fill up your water bottle at each hut or in the rivers as you hike. The river water in Iceland is safe to drink and very delicious.

WiFi is not available, but internet connection can sometimes be received around the huts, or by walking a bit around the area. There are no power outlets in the huts. We encourage bringing your own power bank on the tour (you can pack that in your duffel bag which is transported by the support vehicle). In some cases, you can buy small portable chargers at the huts as well, but they are not always available.
Group sizes and prices:
- The usual group size for these group adventures is 10 to 14 people with one guide. All prices are per person and the cost does not decrease as the group grows.
- It takes a minimum of 6 people for a tour to operate.
Hiking in Iceland can be arranged for larger or private 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 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.
To get to Reykjavík, most people fly into Keflavík Airport (KEF) about 45 minutes away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus or taxi to the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík. From there, you’ll head to your adventure. On the last day, the bus will take you back to the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík.

You will be meeting your guide at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavik.

The guide will choose the appropriate terrain each day dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
- If the Client cancels the trip more than 90 days before the trip, the Client is entitled to a Full refund
- If the Client cancels the trip less than 90 days, more than 60 days before the trip, the Client is entitled to a 90% refund
- If the Client cancels the trip less than 60 days, more than 30 days before the trip the Client is entitled to a 50% refund
- If the Client cancels the trip less than 30 days, the Client is entitled to no refund
- In case the Guide has to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, you will get a full refund.
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Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.

As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.

More about how Early Bird bookings work below:
- Only a 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid upon booking, but this deposit can be transferred to any other 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t end up working for you.
- Once our guides publish new tour dates, we’ll reach out to you so you’ll be the first one to choose from newly released dates.
- When you pick your date, you’ll confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total trip amount (amounting to the standard 30% deposit).
- Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy (found above) applies.
- The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip.

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