Laugavegur Trail Treks

The Laugavegur hiking trail is among the top 20 best trails in the world according to National Geographic. Book a Laugavegur trekking and hiking tour to explore majestic rhyolite mountains, glacier valleys, and geothermal ponds. Whether you decide to spend your nights sleeping under the stars in tents or in a more comfortable bed of a mountain hut, we have plenty of multi-day trek options for every fitness level. Then decide for yourself if it’s worthy of the ranking!

Laugavegur hiking trail is on National Geographic’s list of the “World’s Best Trails”, and for good reason. The mountains have a vibrant multicolored appearance because of volcanic rocks known as rhyolite. These are common throughout Landmannalaugar, where many of our treks begin. Tiny rustic mountain huts where hikers can rest after a long day’s trek are as remote as it gets - though you’ll need to book well in advance to use these.  The trekking trail stretches past Hekla, the most active volcano in Iceland’s history and feared by generations of Vikings. Fields of obsidian, naturally formed volcanic glass, create an otherworldly atmosphere that everyone should experience.

We offer various opportunities to savor the magnificent landscape of Laugavegur, all of which are multi-day tours.

Is Laugavegur trail your sole goal for your Icelandic adventure? Choose from our shorter tours that cover only the Laugavegur trekking trail:

• A 4-day Laugavegur trekking tour with staying in mountain huts or camping in tents. Landmannalaugar to Porsmork hike with vistas like you wouldn’t believe and a real connection with nature as you spend nights in tents.
  
  
• A 6-day Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls with camping or mountain huts. The 55-kilometer-long Laugavegur trail connects Landmannalaugar with Þórsmörk, while also featuring the new craters from the 2010 eruption at Fimmvörðuháls.

Are you keen on combining the Laugavegur trek with other exhilarating activities in Iceland? These longer tours are designed for travelers who are always hungry for more adventures:

• Four days of unspoiled nature while hiking Laugavegur, Iceland’s impressive Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss waterfalls, and a glacier hike are all part of this 5-day Laugavegur & South Coast tour. 
  
  
• The 8-day Laugavegur tour is perfect for those looking to explore the best of Iceland in one adventure. You’ll spend six days in the company of caramel-colored mountain peaks and glacier valleys while hiking Laugavegur. During the remaining two days, you’ll make a stop at all Golden Circle attractions, visit famous South Coast waterfalls and finish strong with a glacier hike.
  
  
• The most thorough exploration of Laugavegur and surrounding areas awaits on our 8-day Laugavegur Grand Tour.

Do you have any specific preferences for your accommodation? We offer tours with varied options, no matter your fitness level or accommodation requirements. All of our multi-day Laugavegur treks will consider your accommodation, whether you’re enjoying Laugar camping or seeking refuge in the mountain huts of the Highlands. Nights spent in tents are a real back-country experience, however, hut-to-hut trekking can provide incredible rustic stays every night.