Day 1
Reykjavík - Þórsmörk
You will start your journey by boarding the highland bus from BSI bus terminal which will take you to the beautiful glacier valley of Þórsmörk. On the route the bus will pass by the picturesque villages of Selfoss, Hella and Hvolsvöllur. You need to get off the bus at Langidalur hut, where you will lodge for the next 2 nights. Your first hike will be crossing the hiking bridge over the Krossá river, visit Tröllakirkja (troll church) a unique rock formation with a small cave underneath and hike either into the beautiful Hvannárgil or up to Mt. Réttarfell. Return to your hut for dinner and overnight.
Hike: 5-8 km.
Active walking time: 3-4 hrs.
Ascent and descent: 400 m.
Possible alternative hike on this day is to climb up the small mountain of Valahnúkur and enjoy its breath-taking views over the surrounding landscape. From there you descend to the cave Sönghellir (Song cave) and to Húsadalur. You then head back to Langidalur
Hike: 5-6 km.
Active walking: 3 hrs.
Ascent and descent: 200 m.