Iceland’s Laugavegur Extended Trek
Reykjavík, Iceland
5.0 (11 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Glaciers & Stunning Views
- Lava Field from 2010
- Cozy Mountain Huts
- World Class Trails
- Colorful Landscapes
- Hot Springs & Thermal Features
- Big Waterfalls & Rivers
- Guides Choice Trip
Description
This amazing Iceland’s Laugavegur Extended Trek combines the two most iconic hiking trails in Iceland: the famous Laugavegur Trail and the Fimmvordurhals mountain pass trail. These trails are iconic for good reason – they feature the best of Iceland on an adventurous, stunningly beautiful trek through classic Iceland landscapes!
The Laugavegur-Skogar hike begins at the Laugavegur Trailhead in Landmannalaugar, where we head out across colorful mountains, geothermal features, obsidian lava fields, green mossy hills, black sand deserts and the lush birch forests of the Thorsmork Valley. We will be trekking adjacent to 2 major Icelandic icecaps : Myrdalsjokull and the famous Eyjafjallajokull. From the Thorsmork valley, we continue hiking south, up and over the Fimmvordurhals mountain pass, until we reach an amazingly fresh lava field that was created in March, 2010!
This trip offers a combination of jeep-supported (i.e. lighter packs and fancier food) hiking for the Laugavegur section and then as we move onto the Fimmvordurhals Mountain Pass section on Day 6, our loads get slightly heavier as we say good-bye to our jeep-support and carry all that we need for the next 2 nights. Some guests on this trip are only hiking the jeep-supported section up until Day 6 as part of our Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail.
As on all Iceland treks, the weather can be relatively harsh (windy, cold and rainy usually mixed with some sunshine and calm conditions as well). The huts are communal and rustic and provide wonderful refuge from potentially bad weather in the evenings. Join us and prepare yourself for a very authentic Icelandic hiking experience! Give us a call at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) to learn more or book your spot today!
$230 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
On this trip the single supplement includes single rooms in the hotels we stay at before and after the trek. Once on our trek we will not have the ability to put guests in single rooms. Please be prepared to sleep in a dormitory hut with other guests and hikers once we’re on the trek. Dormitories may be mixed gender.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This trip has some long days of hiking (11-14 miles), and two days with significant elevation gain/loss (2,950 ft gain, and a 3,300 ft loss). The hiking is at low elevation (near sea level) compared to many trips, which helps moderate the difficulty. The last two days of the hike will require increased pack weight (15-25 pounds. on Days 2-5 and then 20-30 lbs. on Days 6-8). There is also one section of significant heights exposure on Day 6 during a ridgeline hike.
Hiking Distances:
Up to 14 mi
Backpack Weight:
20-30 lbs
Terrain:
Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
3000 ft
Heights Exposure:
Significant (one section, otherwise moderate)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 15-25 pound backpack (Days 2-5) and then 20-30 lb. backpack (Days 6-8) for 8-10 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on variable, uneven terrain
- River and creek crossings
- Potentially hiking in cold, windy, rainy conditions
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Iceland hike a solitude 2. You can expect to have as much as an hour of solitude at a time while hiking.
Minimum of 3 Guests
We require a minimum of 3 guests to confirm this trip. If a trip date is not confirmed yet, you can register and will be notified when the trip is officially confirmed. We recommend not making final travel arrangements until your trip meets the minimum number of guests and is confirmed.
In most cases, if a trip does not reach the minimum number of guests, you may choose to transfer to another trip date or another trip, be refunded your payments in full, or you may have the choice to pay a supplemental fee to run the trip with fewer guests. We make the final determination for these trips 65-60 days before the departure date.
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