Laugavegur Trail

Four days across Iceland's volcanic interior, crossing rhyolite mountains, black sand, and glacier-fed rivers between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk.

Four days across Iceland's volcanic interior, crossing rhyolite mountains, black sand, and glacier-fed rivers between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk.

The rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar along the start of the Laugavegur Trail

Moderate

6–8 People

4 Days

55 km

Overview

One of the world's most otherworldly treks, crossing a landscape that shifts by the hour — steaming geothermal fields, rhyolite mountains striped in red and yellow, black volcanic desert, and glacier-fed rivers that have to be waded on foot. Huts along the route mean no need to carry a tent, but the weather is unpredictable even in summer, and the terrain changes character almost every few kilometers.

What's Included

Expert local guide

Meals included

Airport transfers

Accommodation

Permits & paperwork

Insurance coverage

Gallery

Black volcanic desert with patches of snow along the Laugavegur Trail
A glacier-fed river crossing along the Laugavegur Trail
The sheltered birch forest of Þórsmörk at the end of the Laugavegur Trail
Black volcanic desert with patches of snow along the Laugavegur Trail
A glacier-fed river crossing along the Laugavegur Trail
The sheltered birch forest of Þórsmörk at the end of the Laugavegur Trail

Hike Schedule

Day 1 — Landmannalaugar through geothermal fields and rhyolite mountains to Hrafntinnusker

Day 2 — Cross black volcanic desert and snow patches, descend to Álftavatn

Day 3 — River crossings through Emstrur, volcanic canyon views

Day 4 — Descend into the birch forest of Þórsmörk, trip ends

Route map of the Laugavegur Trail from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk across Iceland's volcanic interior

Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Starting Point

Þórsmörk, Iceland

Ending Point

$970

/per person

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FAQ

Good to know before you go

From packing lists to trail difficulty, here's everything you need to feel prepared.

From packing lists to trail difficulty, here's everything you need to feel prepared for your hike.

How experienced do I need to be?

If you can walk a few hours on uneven ground, you're ready.

How many people are in a group?

Usually 6 to 8— small enough to stay quiet.

What should I bring?

A packing list goes out once you book, built around the season ahead.

What happens if the weather turns?

Guides know the alternate routes and adjust the day.

Can I change my dates after booking?

Yes, up to 14 days before departure, no extra cost.

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