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Strap on your hiking boots and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime hiking and camping tour along Iceland's stunning Laugavegur Trail. Adventurous travelers who want to experience the Icelandic Highlands on foot and camp in nature will love this unforgettable four-day trekking tour.
The adventure begins in Reykjavik, where you'll meet the experienced Highland guide leading you on the trek and the other travelers joining your group. The group will consist of a maximum of 14 people, meaning your guide will be available to help you and answer any questions during the four-day tour.
After traveling along the beautiful South Coast, soaking in views of the Hekla volcano, you'll arrive at the starting point for your trek in the Highlands. Hand your camping gear and any large backpacks to a luggage porter, who'll transport your heavy belongings to the campsites daily so you don't have to carry them.
Along with luggage transfer, the tour includes all your meals and refreshments (excluding breakfast on day one and dinner on day four). You'll eat as a group at your campsites or while resting during each day's hike. It's a fantastic opportunity to get to know other travelers and make friends to last a lifetime.
Each day, you'll trek a stretch of the Laugavegur Trail, one of Iceland's most iconic trails. Over the four days, you'll cover about 32 miles (62 kilometers), crossing mountains, streams, and dramatic lava fields. As you walk, you can photograph the spectacular views of volcanoes, glaciers, lakes, and colorful rhyolite mountains.
On arrival at your designated camping area each evening, you'll set up your tent and unpack your sleeping bag. The tour takes place in summer, but this part of Iceland can still get cold, so make sure you have a high-quality sleeping bag and plenty of warm layers to wear.
Since the first day involves traveling into the Highlands, the group will only cover about 5 miles (8 kilometers). You'll start at Landmannalaugar and walk through lava fields and canyons, admiring striking rhyolite mountains and panoramic views.
Day two takes you on a scenic journey through the obsidian desert on the Hrafntinnusker mountain. Covering 15 miles (24 kilometers over about eight hours, you'll see the magnificent Fjallabak nature reserve and the Alftavatn lake.
Day three takes you into a volcanic area, seeing the Maelifellssandur, Storasula, and Hattafell volcanoes. You can see the majestic Myrdalsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers on a clear day. Today's trek is about 9.5 miles (15 kilometers) today.
The final day of your adventure takes you from Emstrur to the Thorsmork Valley, covering approximately 9.5 miles (15 kilometers) on foot before traveling back to Reykjavik.
This incredible journey lets you experience the Laugavegur Trail with an expert guide and camp in the rugged beauty of the Icelandic Highlands.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Iceland's wilderness on the Laugavegur Trail on this brilliant four-day trekking and camping tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.