Iceland's Laugavegur Trail
Hike Iceland’s incredible landscapes on the iconic Laugavegur Trail
Explore Iceland’s rugged landscapes as you hike the Laugavegur Trail from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork. See the rainbow-coloured mountains, black sand deserts and birch forests and stay in cosy mountain huts along the way. Soak in nearby geothermal hot springs, indulge in traditional Icelandic cuisine and, depending on the weather, maybe set off along the Makarfljotsgljufur Canyon for panoramic views of the neighbouring icecaps.
What's included
Hotel (2 nights), Hut with shared facilities (4 nights)
Public bus, on foot
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- 4 day guided Laugavegur Trail trek
- Use of a backpack, trekking poles, sleeping bag.
- Luggage transportation between huts
Optional extras
- Reykjavik - Laugardalslaug Pool - ISK1330
- Reykjavik - National Museum Reykjavik - ISK2500
- Reykjavik - Perlan Museum - ISK5990
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK3600
- Reykjavik - Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK4300
- Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon inc return transfer - ISK23999
- Nautholsvík - Thermal Beach - Free
- Reykjavik - Whale Watching - ISK14500
- Reykjavik - Silfra Fissure Snorkelling Day Trip inc return transfer from Reykjavik - ISK28490
- Reykjavik - Lava Tunnel Tour - ISK13900
- Reykjavik - Maritime Museum - ISK2450
- Reykjavik - Harpa Concert Hall - Free
- Aurora Reykjavik - ISK1800
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK4000
- Reykjavik - Settlement Exhibition - ISK3000
- Reykjavik - Whale Watching (Seasonal) - ISK13990
- Reykjavik - Sky Lagoon - ISK13990
- Laugarvatn - Fontana Geothermal Baths - ISK5490
- Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park - Free
Start: Reykjavik, Iceland
End: Reykjavik, Iceland
- Duration
- 7 days
- Group size
- 3 to 12
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders
- Basix
- Theme
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- Walking & trekking
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Why you'll love this trip
- Hike the iconic Laugavegur Trail as you learn about the region’s history and distinct landscape from your local leader.
- Explore Icelandic countryside, valleys, natural geothermal features and lava fields as you walk through the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.
- Taste the region’s local produce during lunch at Landmannalaugar, then indulge in a traditional Icelandic dinner including mountain lamb or fish and lots of potatoes.
- Make the most of your free time – get to know the local way of life with a soak in the Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or learn about the history of Iceland at the National Museum.
- Relax in your cosy hut accommodation along the Laugavegur Trail. Put your feet up each night and take in the surrounding views of icecaps, moss-covered hills and basaltic columns.
Itinerary
Hallo! Welcome to Iceland. Your adventure begins in Reykjavik, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. The city sees around four hours of sunlight a day in winter and 22 hours or more in summer. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 5 pm at your accommodation tonight. If you arrive early, perhaps join locals in the Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or head to the National Museum and learn about the history of Iceland from the ninth century. Tonight, maybe head out for dinner and get to know your fellow travellers.
- (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Reykjavik - Laugardalslaug Pool - ISK1330
- Reykjavik - National Museum Reykjavik - ISK2500
- Reykjavik - Perlan Museum - ISK5990
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK3600
- Reykjavik - Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK4300
- Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon inc return transfer - ISK23999
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
We include a voucher for the airport transfer from the airport to the hotel - this will be emailed to you prior to the trip.
Travel through the beautiful Icelandic countryside to Fjallabak Nature Reserve. When you arrive, stop at Landmannalaugar for lunch before checking into your rustic mountain hut accommodation. After checking in, lace up your boots and set off on your first circular hike through the nearby valleys, geothermal features and lava fields. When you return, maybe soak in the geothermal hot creek near your accommodation before sitting down to a traditional Icelandic dinner of dishes like mountain lamb, fish and of course, lots of potatoes!
- (1 night)
- Dinner
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours. Your hiking distance will be approximately 10 km or 5 hours, with minimal elevation gain.
Today, you’ll begin your first day on the Laugavegur Trail on a hike through multi-colored mountains and more lava fields. Depending on the weather, you might be able to see Mount Hekla and several icecaps as you walk. Your hike finishes at the obsidian dome where the Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut is located. When you arrive, enjoy some free time before heading out for dinner with your group.
- (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 4 day guided Laugavegur Trail trek
- Use of a backpack, trekking poles, sleeping bag.
- Luggage transportation between huts
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 16 km or 8 hours, with an elevation gain of around 490 m.
After breakfast, set off across the Hrafntinnusker plateau with wide open views of geothermal formations, hot springs and mud pools. As you reach the edge of this plateau, take in the open green plains and moss-covered hills. You’ll finish today’s hike at your simple trailside hut in the mountains at Hvanngil. When you arrive, maybe put your feet up before regrouping for dinner.
- (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 10 to 16 km or 8 hours with an elevation gain of 210 m of elevation gain.
This morning, you’ll hike away from the glaciers and moss mountains and across the desert of black sand. If the weather is nice this afternoon, there will be an optional hike along the Makarfljotsgljufur Canyon for panoramic views of the neighbouring icecaps. If time allows, maybe hike to the edge of the canyon before settling into the cosy Botnar huts in the valley of Emstrur.
- (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 12 to 22 km or 5 to 8 hours, with around 105 to –275 m of elevation gain and 150 –to 350 m of elevation loss.
Today, you’ll leave the Emstrur Valley with a steep descent and bridge crossing. As you walk, you’ll see the basaltic columns, green mossy gorges and large glaciers. Cross the Thronga Glacial River and listen to bird songs as you walk through native birch forest. Finish your hike in Thorsmörk then board the local bus back to Reykjavik. When you arrive, check into your hotel before having the rest of the evening free for you to explore. Tonight, maybe head out for dinner with your fellow travellers – a great way to celebrate the final night of your trip.
- (1 night)
- Breakfast
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours. Your hiking distance will be approximately 16 km or 8 hours, with around 290 m of elevation gain and 580 m of elevation loss.
Today is the final day of our Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail hiking adventure. As there are no further activities, your trip comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
There are no meals included on this day.
- Nautholsvík - Thermal Beach - Free
- Reykjavik - Whale Watching - ISK14500
- Reykjavik - Silfra Fissure Snorkelling Day Trip inc return transfer from Reykjavik - ISK28490
- Reykjavik - Lava Tunnel Tour - ISK13900
- Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon inc return transfer - ISK23999
- Reykjavik - Maritime Museum - ISK2450
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK3600
- Reykjavik - Harpa Concert Hall - Free
- Reykjavik - Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK4300
- Aurora Reykjavik - ISK1800
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK4000
- Reykjavik - Settlement Exhibition - ISK3000
- Reykjavik - Perlan Museum - ISK5990
- Reykjavik - Whale Watching (Seasonal) - ISK13990
- Reykjavik - Sky Lagoon - ISK13990
- Laugarvatn - Fontana Geothermal Baths - ISK5490
- Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park - Free
Today includes a voucher for the public bus shuttle (Flybus) to get to Keflavik International Airport.
Inclusions and activities
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Public bus, on foot
Hotel (2 nights), Hut with shared facilities (4 nights)
- 4 day guided Laugavegur Trail trek
- Use of a backpack, trekking poles, sleeping bag.
- Luggage transportation between huts
- Reykjavik - Laugardalslaug Pool - ISK1330
- Reykjavik - National Museum Reykjavik - ISK2500
- Reykjavik - Perlan Museum - ISK5990
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK3600
- Reykjavik - Whales of Iceland Museum - ISK4300
- Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon inc return transfer - ISK23999
- Nautholsvík - Thermal Beach - Free
- Reykjavik - Whale Watching - ISK14500
- Reykjavik - Silfra Fissure Snorkelling Day Trip inc return transfer from Reykjavik - ISK28490
- Reykjavik - Lava Tunnel Tour - ISK13900
- Reykjavik - Maritime Museum - ISK2450
- Reykjavik - Harpa Concert Hall - Free
- Aurora Reykjavik - ISK1800
- Reykjavik - Saga Museum - ISK4000
- Reykjavik - Settlement Exhibition - ISK3000
- Reykjavik - Whale Watching (Seasonal) - ISK13990
- Reykjavik - Sky Lagoon - ISK13990
- Laugarvatn - Fontana Geothermal Baths - ISK5490
- Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park - Free
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Before you book you should know
- In June and July, it doesn’t get dark in Iceland, so make sure to bring an eye mask.
- Please be pack and be prepared for all weather conditions. The weather can be relatively harsh (very windy, cold and rainy usually mixed with some sunshine and calm conditions as well).
- The trail huts are communal and have dorm-style sleeping arrangements. Amenities range from hut to hut and at most include hot water, showers or electricity.
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
TWIN SHARE BASIS
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
CHECK-IN TIME
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
FACILITIES
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Fosshotel Raudara
Rauðarárstígur 37
Reykjavik
105
ICELAND
Phone: +354 5147000
Description
Fosshótel Rauðará is located in central Reykjavik, 150 metres from Laugavegur Shopping Street. The Church of Hallgrimur is located less than 1 km from the hotel. Klambratun Park is a 5-minute walk away.
Nestled among Reykjavik residences, Fosshotel Rauðará is located in the Reykjavik neighbourhood of Hlíðar, where you can escape the buzz of downtown Reykjavik while enjoying the multicultural surroundings. You’ll find Reykjavik’s main attractions just a short walk away, with the Reykjavik Art Museum close by, featuring the most influential and recognised artists in Iceland. Kjarvalsstaðir is also a great location to find eclectic dining options in Reykjavik.
Instructions
Intrepid can assist with pre-booking a private arrival transfer from the airport - enquire with your agent. Please advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your departure.
If you have a confirmed private arrival transfer, upon landing at Keflavik Airport (KEF) please make your way to the Arrivals Hall. Your transfer driver will be waiting for you on the left side when you exit the customs area, holding a board with your name. In case of flight cancellations, changes, or if you experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find the driver, please contact the transfer operator directly on +354 7903838 or +354 7923838. You can also call our emergency line directly: +49 8024 4679 540.
Alternatively, Grayline and Flybus operate shuttles between the airport and the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik. From there you can change to a hotel shuttle bus or walk to the joining point hotel. You can book these shuttles online, or upon arrival at Keflavik Airport.
You can also take a taxi from the airport to your hotel.
Dates and prices
Important notes
This trip is operated in conjunction with Wildland Trekking, a wholly owned Intrepid Travel company and our trekking experts.
This trip requires a minimum of 3 clients to operate.
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement only applies Days 1 and 6 of this trip, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
A good level of previous hiking experience and fitness is requited to successfully complete this trip.
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