Laugavegur - the World Famous Icelandic Hiking Tour 5 days Multi-day tour Best seller

Description

During this 5-day walking tour, you will experience most of what Icelandic nature has to offer. Get up close to the volcanic landscape and its lava fields, glaciers, fast-flowing waterfalls, the beautiful green liparite mountains, hot springs and birch forests – a unique vegetation. You also get the opportunity to experience a real Icelandic wilderness that cannot be compared to others.

What´s Included

All bus transport, local Icelandic guides, quality food and good service,

Vilholdt Rejser offers a fully serviced walking tour with great food and only uses local Icelandic guides. Our experienced guides guide you throughout the trip and provide good food throughout the hike - preferably with a helping hand from you. In addition, the guide can tell many stories about the area and Iceland.

The price includes:

• Transfer Reykjavik - Landmannalaugar t/r
• 5 days hike Laugavegur
• Private guide throughout the hike (NOTE! not on the hiking route)
• Luggage transfer between accommodations
• Food service on the hike: breakfast, packed lunches and dinner
• 4 nights in cabins - NOTE! Remember sleeping bag
• All sights according to program
• Detailed program

What to bring

Vilholdt Rejser offers a fully serviced walking tour with great food and only uses local Icelandic guides. Our experienced guides guide you throughout the trip and provide good food throughout the hike - preferably with a helping hand from you. In addition, the guide can tell many stories about the area and Iceland.

You only need to carry the most necessary equipment on the hiking route itself and the guide transports your luggage between accommodations. As there is limited space in the car (jeep), you must limit your packing.

We give high priority to safety, so you can walk safely on your own between the accommodations and enjoy nature. The weather conditions in Iceland and in the highlands can change quickly and therefore it is important to have experienced local guides with you who know the area and safety. Therefore, we only use local guides with great knowledge and experience in nature and you can expect trained staff who are flexible and can change the route quickly if necessary.

We recommend that you consider the following:

• Hiking boots - good sturdy boots with sufficient ankle support, robust sole and waterproof 
• Thermal underwear - long sleeve top and bottom made of wool or synthetics (not cotton)
• Wool or fleece thermal mid layer
• Hiking pants (we don't recommend cottons as they take long to dry if wet)
• Hiking socks made of wool or synthetic (at least 2-3 pairs)
• Waterproof and breathable pants and jacket (preferably with a hood) - fabric such as Gore Tex or similar
• Gloves and mittens - wool or synthetic (waterproof over gloves/mitts recommended)
• Warm hat and/or balaclava
• HEALTH SUPPLIES AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE IF NEEDED
• Day backpack about 25-40 L 
• Travel sack for your baggage that is transported between huts. (Suitcases are not recommended, we recommend a waterproof duffel bag)
• River crossing shoes -for example quick drying trail runners, sandals (with straps) or neoprene shoes
• Sleeping bag and travel pillow
• Towel & bathing suit
• Tooth brush and personal toiletries
• Sunglasses/sunscreen
• 1-2 L Water bottle
• Hiking poles
• Gaiters
• Pen knife
• Camera, batteries & memory card
• Book
• Headlamp for trips in late season (after August 10th)
• Earplugs
• Power bank / portable charging device

Additional information

It is important to point out that you are walking alone in nature. The guide transports the luggage, cooks, guides and is available throughout the trip.

• Hiking: 5 days
• Walks per day: 4-7 hours
• Total walking distance: 56 km (35 miles)
• Altitude: 200-1100 m (650-3600 feet)
• Maximum Elevation: 600 m (1900 feet)