Tour Overview
Duration
5 days
Walking distance
60 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Accommodation
Mountain huts
Group size
Min 6 persons
Group size
Max 15 persons
Minimum age
14 years
Season
Summer
Starting point
Reykjavík
Departure
08:30
Pick up
Yes
Drop off
Yes
Tour departures dates 2026
27 June to 1 July
19 July to 22 July
2 August to 5 August
9 August to 12 August
16 August to 19 August
23 August to 26 August
Tour dates 2027
Upcoming departure dates for 2027 will be published later. Please check back for updates or contact us.
Price from
2.440
Tour description
Guided and supported trekking tours with luggage transfer between huts.
Trekkers hike with light daypacks, while their main luggage is transported for them. Meals are included
Duration: 5 days
Accommodation: Mountain huts
Difficulty: Moderate to challenge. Excellent fitness is required.
Five-day trekking adventure with four to five active hiking days, depending on the chosen route on the final day in Thorsmork. The journey begins in Reykjavík, with a scenic drive to Landmannalaugar, where the trek starts.
This is a hut-to-hut trekking tour. The first night will be in the hut at Landmannalaugar. The second night will be in the hut at Lake Álftavatn and the third one at Emstrur hut. The last night in Thorsmork will be at Basar hut. On the last day, there are several great hiking options in Thorsmork before returning to Reykjavík.
The trek is fully supported, with luggage transported between huts and an experienced English-speaking guide leading the group.
Our group size typically ranges from 4 to 10 people, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. We use our own vehicles for transportation, making the journey to and from the hike an integral part of the adventure. Along the way, we make scenic stops, turning the journey itself into a memorable experience.
After signing up on the tour the guide will contact group members to give advice and support the preparation. There will be an online meeting with group and the guide at some time point.
What you can expect to see and experience
Landmannalaugar, Landmannalaugar lava field, Hrafntinnusker and the obsidian stones, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Geothermal activity, glaciers, black desert sands and colurfulle mountains, Thorsmork and the birch forest in Thorsmork. Glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökukull. The canyon Markafljótsgljúft and more.
Tour briefing
Included
- Pickup and drop off inn Reykjavík City
- Small group tour to Landmannalaugar where the trek start and back from Thorsmork where the trek ends
- Professional local guide.
- The trek is supported. All luggage is transported between campsites and the trekkers travel light during the day.
- Food and lunch pack for the day during the trek.
- Accommodation at campsites and the final day of the trek in mountain hut
- Facility fee
- Online meeting with the guide
Not Included
- Flights to Iceland
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation before and after the tour
- Showers at camp sites
- Meals before and after the hike (breakfast on day 1 in the trek are not included, dinner on the last day of the trek is not included.
- Travel and medical insurance
- Soft drinks
- Alcohol beverages
What to Wear - Packing list
- Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
- At least two sets of shirts
- Wool or fleece thermal mid layer.
- Hiking pants
- Waterproof and breathable pants and jacket
- Wool hat
- Gloves
- 2 to 3 pairs of hiking socks
- Waterproof hiking boots.
- Sleeping bag
- Travel Pillow
- Shoes to wear when not hiking, like Teva-type sandals or similar.
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen & aftersun
- Water shoes, for river crossing (lightweight and quick drying)
- Health supplies and prescription medicine
- Personal medical kit to include personal medication.
- Water bottle 1-2L
- Towel (fast drying)
- Swimming clothes for those that like to test the geothermal hot pool in Landmannalaugar.
- A duffel bag for transport of overnight gear
- Backpack to use as a daypack (25 – 40L is recommended)
- Hiking poles are recommended.
- Wear warm clothes to where are the campsite for example, a down jacket or warm sweater.
- Wear warm clothes to where are the campsite for example, a down jacket or warm sweater.
- Lunch box to carry the day’s lunch.
- Head lamp or flashlight.
- Dry bag for electronics and extra clothing
- Camera is optional.
- Power bank to charge mobile devices.
Day 1
Reykjavík city – Landmannalaugar – Hrafntinnusker
The tour begins in Reykjavík, with pickup from your hotel or designated bus stop starting at 8:30 AM. Ahead lies a scenic road trip as we travel from the South Coast into the Icelandic Highlands toward Landmannalaugar.
Along the way, we make several beautiful stops — including the Hjálparfoss waterfall, Sigöldugljúfur canyon, and the volcanic crater lakes Hnausapollur and Frostastaðaháls, surrounded by striking lava fields and colorful landscapes.
We expect to arrive in Landmannalaugar around 1:00 PM. We will have lunch and then we’ll head out for a warm-up hike through the Laugahraun lava field, continuing to the summit of Bláfell (about 10 km round trip). The views from the top are spectacular and offer a perfect introduction to the Icelandic Highlands.
After the hike, we’ll relax in the natural geothermal pool at Landmannalaugar — the perfect way to end the first day before gathering for dinner.
Facility at Landmannalaugar: We stay in Mountain hut in shared accommodation. Access to water toilets. Drinkable water. Hot showers (per shower 1.100 ISK / 8 EUR not included in the tour). There is a store in Landmannalaugar it is possible to buy coffee, tea or soft drinks and snacks.
Distance: Hike to the peak Bláfell: 10 km, accent 420m / decent 420 m
Included:
- Road trip to Landmannalaugar
- Lunch pack (Refreshment for the day and snack)
- Dinner
- Accommodation in hut (sleeping bag accommodation in shared space)
- Transport of luggage
- Professional guide
- Facility fee
- Campsite fee
Day 2
Landmannalaugar – Lake Álftavatn
The day starts with breakfast and during breakfast the trekkers will prepare a lunch pack for the day. The trekkers carry what they need for the day in their day pack. We need to bring on the days trek, a snack and lunch for the hike and extra clothes. Everything else will be transferred by 4×4 vehicle to the next camp site.
The trek starts with a trek through the Laugahraun Lava to the mountain Brennisteinsalda We will observe bubbling rivers, geothermal hot springs, beautiful lava, and colorful mountains on way as the group hike to Hrafntinnusker in 1100 meters above sea level. The view from there is fantastic if offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and nearby glaciers.
The area is also known for its abundance of obsidian, a black volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava.
Hrafntinnusker is situated approximately halfway between Landmannalaugar and Álftavatn where we end this day. From there we begin descending to Lake Álftavatn where we camp over the night. There is a toilet facility at Hrafntinnusker (dry tolet)
On this trail there is one river we must cross and some river wading shoes are needed.
Facility at Lake Álftavatn: Mountain hut in shared accommodation. Access to water toilets. Drinkable water. Hot showers (per shower 1.100 ISK / 8 EUR not included in the tour).
Distance: Landmannalaugar to Lake Álftavatn 24 km, ascent 900m / descent 1050m
Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch pack (Refreshment for the day and snack)
- Dinner
- Accommodation in hut (sleeping bag accommodation in shared space)
- Transport of luggage
- Professional guide
- Facility fee
Day 3
Álftavatn – Emstrur
The day starts with breakfast and preparation of lunch and snack for the day hike. We begin the trek viewing the Lake Álftavatn. The lake lies in the heart of the Icelandic Highlands, surrounded by breathtaking volcanic landscapes. Lake Álftavatn is known for its stunning natural beauty, with crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and lava fields. We will enjoy different landscape rest of this day as we hike onto the Mælifellssandur with the black sand around us green hills in the background and good view on the magnificent glacier Mýrdalsjökull where the volcano Katla is resting. On this day we will have the opportunity to see Markarfjótsgljufur canyon.
We spent the night in the hut at Emstrur where we will have dinner and short walk in the evening to take a look at nearby canyon.
Facility at Emstur: Mountain hut in shared accommodation. Access to water toilets. Drinkable water. Hot showers (per shower 1.100 ISK / 8 EUR not included in the tour).
Distance: Lake Alftavatn to Emstur hut 15 km, ascent 200m / decent 300m
Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch pack (Refreshment for the day and snack)
- Dinner
- Accommodation in hut (sleeping bag accommodation in shared space)
- Transport of luggage
- Professional guide
- Facility fee
Day 4
Emstur – Thorsmörk
After breakfast and preparation for the day we set of too Thórsmörk wallay. This part of the hike offers breathtaking views of volcanic landscapes, lush valleys, and glacier-carved mountains. Highlights include the rugged beauty of the Thórsmörk valley itself, with its birch forests surrounded by glaciers.
Facility at Básar cabin: Spacious cabin with good cooking facility and mutual room to have dinner and relax. We sleep in dorm. Water toilet and electricity, Drinkable water. Hot showers (showers are included).
Distance: Emstur hut to Thorsmork (Basar Cabin) 15km, ascent 300m / descent 600m
Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch pack (Refreshment for the day and snack)
- Dinner
- Accommodation in hut (sleeping bag accommodation in shared space)
- Transport of luggage
- Professional guide
- Facility fee
Day 5
Thorsmörk – Reykjavík city
This day we wake up in our camp in a natural birch forest in Básar in the Thorsmörk valley. We will have breakfast and then we will go on a hike to one of the surrounding peaks. From there we have panoramic views of glaciers, including Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, as well as the surrounding valleys and mountains of the Thórsmörk. After the hike there will be lunch in the hut, before we start traveling in our 4×4 truck to the main road and to Reykjavík city. Estimated arrival to Reykjavík where the traveler will be dropped of at their hotels is between 17:00 to 18:00. Hike in the Stakkholtsgjá canyon is an option they way back from Thorsmork and sightseeing stop at the waterfall Seljalandsfoss.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Transport to Reykjavík City in 4×4 truck
