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!
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Enjoy 6 days of exploring the picturesque Icelandic highlands in this private tour. Gather some co-workers, friends, or family and make your way to the Laugavegur trail—one of the “20 Best Hikes in the World” by National Geographic—for a hiking adventure you’ll never forget. Walk wild trails, traverse glacial rivers, explore majestic canyons and bathe in Iceland’s signature natural pools. And when it’s time to take a break, treat yourself to some yoga! Your experienced and local women guides will make sure you experience Iceland’s wild nature in the best possible way!
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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.
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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, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Laugavegur, Iceland, please refer to the official COVID-19 guidelines for traveling to and from Iceland.
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!
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 6 days of hiking
- All meals during the trip
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Accommodation in cozy mountain huts (sleeping bag accommodation in dormitories)
- Luggage transport from hut to hut
What’s not included:
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- Accommodation before and after the trip
- Trip insurance
- Gratuities (optional)
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This Laugavegur hiking tour suits those that are physically active and have some background in basic traveling in mountainous terrain with a backpack. You should be able to walk five to eight hours with much elevation gain, hiking anywhere between eight to eleven miles. Your guide will make sure to customize the tempo according to the skill and fitness of your group. Keep in mind that you will hike for 3 or 4 full days and that you’ll also be packing a backpack filled with water, food, and other things you’ll need throughout that day.
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In your daypack – large enough to carry all the items listed below (around a 25-40L bag)
- A warm hat, sunhat and gloves
- Waterproof jacket and waterproof pants
- Sunglasses
- Water Bottle or water bladder
- Sunscreen
- River crossing shoes / sandals
- 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:
- 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
- A bathing suit ( for those doing the 3 days on the trail tour )
- Cash or a debit/credit card
What to wear on the trail:
- Good hiking boots that are waterproof
- Hiking pants or leggings
- Thermal top or lightweight T-shirt
- Hiking socks
- Mid layer
- A buff (optional)
- Gaiters (optional for those hiking in June month)
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For this adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 16:1.
- The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to hike with friends and family!
- This tour requires a minimum of 8 people to run.
Hiking in Laugavegur 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, located 45 minutes from the city center. 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.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
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