Challenging 14.5-Hour Hiking Tour in the Icelandic Highlands with Transfer from Reykjavik

The emerald-green colors of the beautiful Graenihryggur ridge in the Highlands.
Challenging 14.5-Hour Hiking Tour in the Icelandic Highlands with Transfer from Reykjavik
Challenging 14.5-Hour Hiking Tour in the Icelandic Highlands with Transfer from Reykjavik
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Challenging 14.5-Hour Hiking Tour in the Icelandic Highlands with Transfer from Reykjavik
Challenging 14.5-Hour Hiking Tour in the Icelandic Highlands with Transfer from Reykjavik
Challenging 14.5-Hour Hiking Tour in the Icelandic Highlands with Transfer from Reykjavik
Challenging 14.5-Hour Hiking Tour in the Icelandic Highlands with Transfer from Reykjavik
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Travel details

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Travelers
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Summary

Tour starts
Reykjavík, Iceland
Duration
14.5 hours
Difficulty
Demanding
Languages
English
Minimum age
16 years old
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Description

Hike to Graenihryggur, the "Green Ridge," in the Landmannalaugar area of the Icelandic Highlands on this challenging guided day trip by bus from Reykjavik.

The bus takes you from Reykjavik to the trailhead at Halldorsgil. Your English-speaking mountain guide leads the group from here.

The route runs through Fjallabak Nature Reserve, an untouched wilderness of ridges, canyons, and glaciers. Landmannalaugar is one of the most colorful areas in Iceland, known for its rhyolite mountains and green moss.

Along the way, you pass through Sveinsgil Ravine.

The final destination is Graenihryggur, a ridge so bright green that it looks almost unnatural in the middle of the Highlands. Hikes to the Green Ridge have become increasingly popular in recent years.

After the hike, you ride the bus back to the city.

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Included

Bus fare between Reykjavik and the trailhead
English-speaking mountain guide

Activities

Hiking
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Attractions

Highlands of IcelandHighlands of Iceland
LandmannalaugarLandmannalaugar
Graenihryggur RidgeGraenihryggur Ridge

Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures.

Starting location

Please arrive at the pick-up point on time.

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What to bring

Warm, waterproof clothing
Quick-dry towel
Waders
Sturdy shoes
Fully charged camera
Plenty of water
Packed lunch and snacks
Hat, scarf, and gloves
Warm socks
Waterproof jacket
Thermal layers
Change of clothes

Good to know

The tour lasts about 14.5 hours and runs in summer and autumn.

The tour departs from the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik. Pickup is not available.

The hike starts and ends in Halldorsgil and takes about 8 to 9 hours.

The hike is rated difficult. It covers 9 to 10.5 miles (15 to 17 kilometers), with an elevation of about 4,200 feet (1,280 meters).

The minimum age is 16.

Each departure needs at least 18 participants, and the maximum group size is 30.

The hike includes some wading through cold streams.

Warm clothes, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy shoes are mandatory.

Highland tours depend on weather and road conditions.

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