11 Jul 2027
Twin share
£3,875pp
Escorted tour
Trekking Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail – 7 Days
Iceland's great highland trek with a local leader, staying in mountain huts.
7 days
From £3,875
Tour overview
This 7-day trek follows the Laugavegur, one of the world's great hiking trails, through Iceland's highlands. A local leader guides the group, which numbers between three and twelve, with a jeep carrying your luggage and food between huts. You stay two nights in a Reykjavik hotel and four in mountain huts, with most meals on the trail.
A highland bus takes you to Landmannalaugar, with its coloured rhyolite mountains and hot springs, and you begin the trek past steaming vents to the ice fields of Hrafntinnusker.
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You hike past glaciers and lakes to the black deserts of the Emstrur valley, then descend to the green valley of Thórsmörk before returning to Reykjavik.
The physical rating is high, with long days on rough ground. This trek suits fit, experienced walkers who want wild landscapes.
Trip highlights
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Landmannalaugar (Day 2)
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The Hrafntinnusker ice fields (Day 3)
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Glaciers and lakes (Day 4)
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The Emstrur valley (Day 5)
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Thórsmörk (Day 6)
Your route
7 stops from Reykjavik to Reykjavik
- Reykjavik Day 1
- Landmannalaugar Day 2
- Hrafntinnusker Day 3
- Hvanngil Day 4
- Emstrur Day 5
- Þórsmörk Day 6
- Reykjavik Days 6–7
Why choose this tour
One of the world's great treks. Luggage carried between huts.
Best suited to
- Fit, experienced walkers
- Adventure seekers
- Photographers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland
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Day 1 · Reykjavik Reykjavik
Welcome to Iceland.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Landmannalaugar Landmannalaugar
Rhyolite mountains.
- Hotel
- Mountain hut
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Hrafntinnusker Hrafntinnusker
The trek begins.
- Hotel
- Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Álftavatn Laugavegur
Glaciers and lakes.
- Hotel
- Mountain hut
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Emstrur Emstrur
Black deserts.
- Hotel
- Botnar Huts
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Thórsmörk, Reykjavik Thórsmörk
The final descent.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Reykjavik Reykjavik
The trip ends.
Where you stay
- Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel
- Laugavegur Trail (4 nights) Mountain huts
- Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 2 hotel nights and 4 nights in mountain huts
- Meals 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Highland bus transfers to and from the trail
- Jeep support for luggage and food
- 4-day guided Laugavegur trek
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Meals in Reykjavik
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want comfortable hotels
- You are not a regular hiker
- You dislike shared dormitories
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 3–6 · Lunch: Days 3–5 · Dinner: Days 2–5
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Iceland
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Departures & prices
From £3,875 per person, twin share, tour only. 6 upcoming departures.
25 Jul 2027
Twin share
£3,875pp
08 Aug 2027
Twin share
£3,875pp
22 Aug 2027
Twin share
£3,875pp
05 Sept 2027
Twin share
£3,875pp
19 Sept 2027
Twin share
£3,875pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Iceland?
No, UK citizens can visit Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
How hard is the trek?
Challenging: four days of 12–20km on rough, sometimes steep ground, with river crossings.
What are the huts like?
Simple multi-share mountain huts with shared facilities.
Do I carry my luggage?
No, a jeep carries your main bag between huts; you carry a daypack.
Which meals are included?
Most meals on the trail.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary