Meeting time is at 07:30 at BSI central bus terminal at Vatnsmýrarvegur 10. There a representative from Icelandic Mountain Guides and your guide will meet and greet you. Our transport takes us along highland tracks to lake Álftavatn “Swan lake”. On arrival you meet your guide and join the ongoing Volcanic Trails. You will have time to explore the area around the lake with your group before settling in for the night. Comfortable hut, wc and showers available.
Distance: 3 - 5 km (2 - 3 mi)
Walking time: 2 - 3 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 150 m (492 ft)

After breakfast we get ready for the day’s walk west into the bright hills of Ljósártungur. The trail leads through ochre colored gullies with steam clouds rising from the numerous hot springs in the area. We will be crossing several streams and rivers today as the water drains down from the highlands. To the south the table mountain Laufafell dominates the scene, clearly distinct from the soft rhyolite hills. Towards the end of the day we cross the Markarfljót river arriving at the Dalakofinn hut for the night. Comfortable hut, WC but no showers.
Distance: 18 km (11 mi)
Walking time: 6 - 8 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 300 m (984 ft)

Today we cross over to the highland oasis of Landmannalaugar walking through the spectacular landscapes of the Reykjadalur valley. We pass the impressive Hrafntinnuhraun lavafield, coarse and rugged obsidian lava, climbing up to the geothermal area of Dalamót before descending into the dramatic Vondugil canyons with the impressive peak Suðurnámur to the north and the Brennisteinsalda peak to the south. The last part of the day’s trek leads through the Laugahraun lavafield before arriving in Landmannalaugar, where we take a late bus back to Reykjavík.
Distance: 18 km (11 )
Walking time: 7 - 9 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 400 m (1312 ft)