Laugavegur Trail

Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Combo Tour

The stunning Icelandic highlands from Landmannalaugar all the way to Fimmvörðuháls will capture your nature-loving heart.

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A man looking down at a glacier from a grassy cliff
People hiking along side a red and black mountain with earth steem everywhere
A man looking down at a glacier from a grassy cliff
People admiring Skógafoss waterfall under a rainbow
warm coloured mountains under a rainbow
People taking a natural bath in the Icelandic hot spring
a small hut in the Icelandic nature with rocky mountains in the back near a water
people hiking through Icelandic nature on a sunny day
people admiring the nature in Iceland near earth steam behind them
A lake flowing through mossy Icelandic nature
A guide teaching her crew how to river cross
River flowing through a gorge in Iceland
Small hut´s in the icekandic nature and a truck.
A lake flowing through mossy Icelandic nature
A small hut in the Icelandic nature with the Icelandic flag
Three people posing with Magni and Móði mountains in Iceland
Three people posing with Magni and Móði mountains in Iceland
Old road signs in the nature
Snowy mountains behind a red mountain in Iceland
a woman on a height posing next to a lake
One of many waterfalls in Fimmvörðuháls

A Fantastic Combination of Iceland’s Most Famous Treks

By combining two of Iceland’s best-known trails, you get an unbelievable six-day trek through diverse natural landscapes. Your trek kicks off at the famous geothermal area of Landmannalaugar. Your knowledgeable and highly experienced guide will lead you over multicolored hills and black sands, alongside small gullies and great canyons, through rich green valleys to Þörsmork, the valley of Thor. From there, the second part of the trek begins, up between gigantic glaciers, towards the craters on top of the pass and witnessing what makes the Icelandic highlands so special. After hiking up to the fascinating terrain of Fimmvörðuháls and back to Básar, Þórsmörk, you will end your 6-day trek with a short hike in the oasis of Þórsmörk. In the evenings, you will relax and rejuvenate in cozy mountain huts and enjoy delicious Icelandic meals. Embark on an adventure that effortlessly combines the true spirit of this part of the country.

See our video about the Laugavegur Trek here.

See our shorter version of 5-day Laugavegur Trek.

Tour Overview

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Meeting Point
BSI bus terminal at 6:30
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Group Size
6 - 16 participants
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Language
English
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Accommodation
Mountain hut
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Transport
Public bus
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Walking per day
4 - 7 hrs
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Total Distance
78 km (48 mi)
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Max. Ascent
1000 m (3280 ft)
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Note
Group members assist with meal preparation/cleaning
16
Minimum age
16 years
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Duration
6 days
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Difficulty
Challenging. Requires good strength and experience in hiking with a backpack 6-7 hrs a day in mountainous terrain.

Customer Reviews

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Just finished the seven-day hut-to-hut trek from Landmannalaugar to Skogar via Thorsmörk. What an amazing experience. Not surprising, this is the most famous trek in Iceland and is regularly featured in 'world's best treks' lists. Icelandic Mountain Guides arranged everything from transport from Reykjavik to trailhead and back, luggage transfer from hut to hut, tasty and healthy food, and an experienced, knowledgeable guide. We were fortunate to have Sölvi as our guide. He had everything under control, and was an inexhaustible source of interesting information. Highly recommended!

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Tour Highlights

The Colorful Mountains of Landmannalaugar
Contrasts of Black Sand and Green Moss
Lush Green Valley of Þórsmörk
Volcanic Craters from 2010

Included

  • Experienced and qualified guide
  • Mountain hut sleeping bag accommodation in dormitories
  • Transport at the beginning and end of trek
  • Breakfast (5), Lunch (6), Dinner (5)
  • Transfer of luggage between huts

Not included

  • Sleeping bag
  • Hiking poles
  • Showers in huts (payable on site)
  • Vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian meal plan
  • Pick-up from hotel (the tour begins at BSÍ bus station at 6:30 AM)

Optional extras

  • Sleeping bag
  • Hiking poles
  • Vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian meal plan

Tour Map and Itinerary

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Map & Itinerary

Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Combo Tour

Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker

Day 1

We take the regular public bus from BSI bus terminal, that during the summer months drives the mountain tracks that lead to Landmannalaugar, passing by the Hekla volcano and other volcanoes in the Dómadalur area. Arriving in Landmannalaugar at noon, we have a lunch and then head south into the mountains. The trail takes us past small gorges, steaming hot springs and yellow mountain ridges. We will arrive in the late afternoon at Hrafntinnusker mountain hut, where we will stay the night.
Distance: 12 km (7.5 mi)
Walking time: 4 - 5 hrs
Ascent: 470 m (1540 ft)

Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn

Day 2

From Hrafntinnusker we descend down in the gullies of Jökultungur with hundreds of steaming hot springs and mud pools. Fascinating views to the south to the Álftavatn area (Swan Lake), and the Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. In the afternoon we arrive at Álftavatn hut where we stay the night.
Distance: 12 km (7.5 mi)
Walking time: 4 - 5 hrs
Descent: 490 m (1610 ft)

Álftavatn - Emstrur

Day 3

We pass at the foot of the green conic volcano of Stórasúla before entering the black deserts of Mælifellssandur. Heading towards another ancient and verdurous volcano, the Hattfell, we enter the Emstrur region where farmers used to graze their sheep in summer. Before arriving at the Botnar hut where we stay the night, we visit the magnificent Markarfljót canyon cut almost 200 m down into the rocks south of Hattfell.
Distance: 16 km (10 mi)
Walking time: 6 - 7 hrs
Descent: 40 m (130 ft)

Emstrur - Þórsmörk

Day 4

We continue up and down through the small valleys and gullies of Emstrur, where the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier rises only a couple of kilometers away. At the end of the day, the vegetation starts to grow thicker and higher as we descend into Þórsmörk’s (the woods of Thor) green valleys filled with arctic birch forests and colorful flowers. We cross the river Krossá on a footbridge entering the magic landscapes of Goðaland, the abode of the Gods. Nesting at the foot of two glaciers this is a wonderland of ridges and cliffs covered by a multitude of flowers and grasses, certainly fit for gods and humans alike. Even the elves have made themselves at home here. We spend the night in the Básar hut.

Distance: 18 km (11 mi)
Walking time: 6 - 7 hrs
Descent: 300 m (985 ft)

Þórsmörk - Fimmvörðuháls

Day 5

We climb up the hills leading to the pass of Fimmvörðuháls, walking along the Kattarhryggir ridges with views to the impressive mountain of Útigönguhöfði up to Morinsheiði heath. At the end of the Morinsheiði plateau we enjoy the view of the lava stream that flowed down from the Fimmvörðuháls volcano in March and early April 2010. As we gain height above Morinsheiði we come to the lava and then to the two craters Magni and Móði that erupted prior to the main Eyjafjallajökull crater. We head back to Þórsmörk with the magnificent view over the glaciers and this beautiful valley for our celebration barbeque dinner and night in Básar Hut.

Distance: 20 km (12.5 mi)
Walking time: 6 - 7 hrs
Ascent/descent: 1000 m (3280 ft)

Þórsmörk Valley

Day 6

We spend the last day in Þórsmörk, the hiker’s paradise, where we have an abundance of choices between various paths. For example, we can visit the Sönghellir cave (“Song cave”), climb up the small mountain of Valahnúkur from where the magnificent views can be enjoyed, or hike into the beautifully carved canyon Stakkholtsgjá. This oasis between the mountains is also an ideal place to relax and just enjoy nature. Return to Reykjavik in the afternoon.

Distance: 5-8 km (3-5 mi)
Walking time: 3-4 hrs

Please note

  • All of the mountain huts are heated, some have electricity and some have hot water. There are bunk rooms with single and twin beds, participants have to be prepared to share a bed with a stranger.

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Practical Information

Can I charge my phone/camera in the hotels/huts?

We recommend bringing a power bank to charge your electronic devices. The huts do not have electricity. There is a slight chance the wardens will be able to charge for you for a fee of ISK 500.

Do the mountain huts have dormitory rooms/private rooms?

The mountain huts have no private rooms available, all rooms are dormitories.

Will the huts have running water?

There will be running cold water in all the huts. You will need to heat water to get hot water.

I am a vegetarian/vegan/gluten intolerant, will there be a food option for me, what is it?

Vegan meal plan can be ordered upon booking the tour for a small additional fee. We don't offer gluten free supplements so we advice participants to bring their own gluten free items if needed.

How are the toilet facilities?

Some huts have flushable toilets others have outhouses.

Do I need to bring my own cooking equipment?

No, the huts have a fully equipped kitchen.

What are your terms of payment when booking online?

You can find all our terms of payments for day or multi-day tours here.

Will we be able to shower on the trek?

You can shower in the huts that have showers available, some huts do not have any shower facilities. Where showers are available there is a small fee to use them.

The date I want to book is not available, can I still request to book?

If a date is not available, it is either fully booked or not offered on that date. Due to hut allocation, we may not be able to add additional spots, but you are welcome to contact us via email: incoming@mountainguides.is

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