Laugavegur & Fimmvorduhals Multi Day Trek - 6 Day Tour

The tour starts with the Reykjavík tourist info at Reykjavik's City Hall (Ráðhúsið) by Tjörnin pond at 7.00 a.m. where you meet your guide. It's located in downtown Reykjavik and within walking distance from most hotels, hostels, and guesthouses in central Reykjavik. We also offer to pick up at selected locations around Reykjavik (see other pick-up locations in the tour description).  

After introductions, we board the scheduled bus that takes us to Landmannalaugar. The drive takes about 3-4 hours. On the way, we travel along the south coast and then turn inland and pass Iceland's most active volcano, Hekla.  

Our hike starts in Landmannalaugar as we walk through this geothermal wonderland and look at the colorful mountains and steaming hot springs. The trail takes us through the rough lava field, Laugahraun. From there, we move to the slopes of Brennisteinsalda, which is known worldwide for its incredible spectrums of colors and photogenic looks. We walk by the beautiful hot spring Storihver before crossing into the obsidian desert by Hrafntinnusker. Storihver is one of the very few green grounds we will encounter on this day.  

We spend the night in the hut, one of the most remote huts in Iceland.

Day Highlights

• Landmannalaugar
• Mount Brennisteinsalda
• Stóri Hver hot spring
• Hrafntinnusker

Included

• Scenic drive from Reykjavík
• Lunch
• Refreshments
• Dinner
• Accommodation

After a good sleep and a nutritious breakfast, we will be energized and ready to go again! Pitch-black obsidian desert called Hrafntinnusker, vibrantly colored Reykjafjöll rhyolite mountains, and the Jökultungur area are at the top of the agenda today. Geothermal activity has turned these craggy gullies into burnt and sometimes vivid yellows and reds over time. These colors contrast dramatically with the soft pale sandy hues around them. The top of Jökultungur is a great place to enjoy views over the whole Fjallabak (behind the mountain) area and Álftavatn lake, where we will be spending the night. We have to cross a river on foot to get to our accommodation. Wading a river is usually a fascinating experience for overseas hikers.   

Day Highlights

• Mount Reykjafjöll
• Jökultungur area
• Fjallabak area
• Álftavatn Lake

Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Refreshments
• Dinner
• Accommodation

We start the day with another refreshing stream crossing as we make our way past the green volcano Stórasúla and into the black desert of Maelifellssandur. On our way, we will see Hattafell, a volcano with a strange flat top. We walk through this black glacial desert and into Emstrur, where there is a chance to enjoy a view of Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull glaciers. Emstrur is a lush region where farmers used to graze their sheep during the summertime.  

Before reaching the huts in Botnar, we turn off the path to look at Markarfljotsgljufur, an approximately 200 m deep canyon carved out by the glacial river Markarfljot. The hut in Botnar is in a little green oasis, a welcomed sight after walking through the black sands. 

Day Highlights

• Black sand deserts
• Volcano views
• Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glacier views
• Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon

Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Refreshments
• Dinner
• Accommodation

We put Emstrur behind us and continue on our way to Thorsmork. The trail takes us within a few kilometers from the great Myrdalsjokull glacier. As we descend towards Almenningar, a few trees can be seen, a sign we are getting closer to the coast. We walk under the characteristic mountain Einhyrningur (“The Unicorn”) and into the dense birch forest in Thorsmork. Thorsmork is a green valley nesting under the glaciers Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull, a magnificent place to spend the night. 

Day Highlights

• Emstrur
• Þórsmörk Valley
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• Glacier views

Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Refreshments
• Dinner
• Accommodation

Today we leave Thorsmork early in the morning and head for the mountain pass between the two glaciers, Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull. We will walk up to the two new craters formed in 2010, Magni and Modi, named after the sons of Norse god Thor.  

On the way, we pass by a formation of lava in a waterfall shape made in the eruption. Here you have a chance to see how Iceland is still being built, formed, and shaped by its nature. We will be greeted with a fantastic view over the valley.  

We spend the night in Thorsmork and have a goodbye party while enjoying a traditional Icelandic grilled Lamb for dinner. 

Day Highlights

• Fimmvörðuháls
• Magni and Móði craters
• Traditional Icelandic lamb dinner

Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Refreshments
• Dinner
• Accommodation

We have a leisurely breakfast in the hut in the morning before exploring the incredible surroundings. The volcanos Katla and Eyjafjallajokull surround the Thorsmork valley. For thousands of years, these volcanoes and the glaciers that cover them have carved the sandstone in Thorsmork into surreal sculptures dotted with moss and arctic birch trees. We hike up the mountain Valahnukur for a fantastic view of the valley. Those who wish can also spend the day relaxing and enjoying nature in this beautiful place.  

We return to Reykjavik in the early evening at around 18:30 and offer drop off at Miklabraut 101 Orkan gas station (by Kringlan shopping mall), Reykjavik Campsite, and the City Hall on Vonarstræti. From there, taxis and local buses are available.  

We also offer a drop-off at Hveragerði N1 gas station, Selfoss N1 gas station, and Hella bus terminal on the way back to Reykjavik. Please inform the guide on the tour if you wish to get off at one of these places. 

Day Highlights

• Mt. Útgönguhöfði for a more challenging hike
• Húsadalur Valley for a slower hike
• Langidalur Valley
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Scenic drive to Reykjavík

Prepare for your trip through the highlands of Iceland with our guide:

Laugavegur Trek Handbook

Meeting points and times in Reykjavik:
Between 7:00 - 7:30 a.m.:

- Reykjavik's City Hall (Ráðhúsið) on Vonarstræti
- Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Reykjavik Campsite

Meeting points outside of Reykjavik:

8:15 a.m. – Selfoss N1 gas station

9:00 a.m. – Hella- Bus Terminal

*Note that it can take up to 30 minutes before the bus departs the given locations.