Hiking Mileage: 7-10 miles

Elevation Gain: 50-700 ft.

Elevation Loss: 1600 – 2000 ft.

Trekking Duration: 7-8 hrs.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut

We start today with a nutritious breakfast and then pack our gear and begin our day’s trek. We start by hiking across the Hrafntinnusker plateau with wide open views of geothermal formations, hot springs, and mud pools. Depending on the month, we may be hiking in snow. Reaching the edge of this plateau, the view opens up to green plains and moss-covered hills. Tonight’s hut is our favorite; while it’s quite simple, it is often less busy and cozier than the others, offering the perfect setting for a welcome rest, a big dinner prepared by your guide, and a good night’s sleep.

Hiking Mileage: 8-14 miles

Elevation Gain: 350-900 ft.

Elevation Loss: 500-1150 ft.

Trekking Duration: 5-8 hrs.

Accommodation: Hut in Emstrur

This morning greets us with a trek out of the mountains and across a black sand desert. Soon enough the glaciers and moss of the lush mountains we’ve been in will disappear and we will be hiking across an amazing desert of black sand. This afternoon we have the option – if weather and conditions permit – to hike along the Makarfljotsgljufur, a very impressive canyon, while being exposed to the neighboring icecaps. We can also enjoy a n evening hike to the edge of the canyon after we’ve arrived at our hut if energy and time allow. We will be staying in the Botnar huts in the valley of Emstrur.

Hiking Mileage: 10-11 miles

Elevation Gain: 950-1800 ft.

Elevation Loss: 1950 – 2800 ft.

Trekking Duration: 7 hrs.

This morning, we hand off our bags to our 4×4 vehicle support to take back to Reykjavík, and we add a bit more weight to our backpacks as we will need to carry all the food and personal items we’ll need for the next 2 nights. We will not have the jeep support as we head off of the Laugavegur Trail and onto the more remote Fimmvordurhals mountain pass trail. We will witness amazing basaltic columns, green mossy gorges, and views of the large glaciers along the way. Eventually, we cross the Thronga glacial river and enter a native birch forest lush vegetation all around. Soon, the sounds of the river fade away and beautiful bird songs welcome us in a surreal world where life seems to thrive, sheltered by the majestic ice caps. We finally come to our mountain hut accommodation for the night at Langidalur in Thorsmork, where the view is absolutely stunning.

Note: Some guests on this trip may be leaving the trail today and returning to Reykjavík as part of our Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail trip.

Hiking Mileage: 7-9 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,950 ft.

Elevation Loss: 540 ft.

Trekking Duration: 8 hours

We begin today’s trek by crossing the valley of the Krossa glacial river. A couple of miles further, we begin our ascent towards the Fimmvordurhals Pass, which lies between two ice caps. As we go up ridges and traverse plateaus, the views get increasingly more dramatic. The two neighboring glaciers, Myrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull, have carved a maze of gorges and valleys in the landscape. We will soon reach the edge of the 2010 volcanic eruption, where lava flowed down, cascading into the gorges. We will keep climbing up to the two recently created volcanic craters, Magni and Modi. After pondering the magnitude of the volcanic forces around us, we will continue trekking until we reach our small, rustic mountain hut for the night. We will cap off this amazing day with a hearty dinner and much deserved night of sleep.

Hiking Mileage: 8 miles

Elevation Loss: 3000 ft.

Trekking Duration: 5-6 hrs.

Driving Duration: 2.5 hrs.

Accommodation: Hotel in Reykjavík

Assuming good weather, we will wake up to a spectacular view of the ocean. After breakfast, we will pack up and begin descending from barren mineral plateaus to greener, vibrant hillsides. Overlooking the south coast of Iceland we still feel the presence of the magnificent glaciers behind us. Eventually, we will reach Skoga creek and follow it until we reach the village of Skogar. There are many waterfalls along the way making the last day of our trek extremely beautiful and rewarding. Once in Skogar, we can relax in the café and wait for the bus to transport us back to Reykjavík. In Reykjavik, we will check into our hotel rooms and your guide will make suggestions for where to dine this evening, as dinner is on your own.

Today is the final day of our Iceland’s Laugavegur Extended Trek. We will ensure you get on the proper airport (Flybus) Shuttle for departure to Keflavik International Airport. Thank you for choosing Wildland Trekking!