5-Day Self Guided Trekking Tour Laugavegur to Thorsmork Valley

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5 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Iceland’s legendary Laugavegur Trail on a self-guided hut-to-hut trekking adventure, ideal for hikers who prefer to explore independently while we handle the logistics. You’ll follow the same classic route as our guided trek, supported by a detailed information pack with route instructions, notes, and maps.

Tour Departures: June 27, July 19, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23

Enjoy hiking with just a daypack as your luggage is transferred between mountain huts. Public highland bus transportation from Reykjavík (BSI Terminal) takes you to Landmannalaugar, the starting point of the trek.

Accommodation is in traditional mountain huts along the trail. This option does not include a guide or meals, giving you full flexibility to hike at your own pace and manage your own food.

What's Included

Detailed self-guided trekking information pack including route description, notes, and maps
Public highland bus transportation from BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar (trailhead)
Mountain hut accommodation along the Laugavegur Trail (shared dormitory style)
Luggage transfer between mountain huts during the trek
Professional guide services
Meals, food, and cooking supplies
Personal hiking equipment and clothing

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
BSÍ Bus Terminal Reykjavík

Tour Departures: June 27, July 19, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 Meeting Point BSI Bus terminal at 6:30 am, where you will board your bus to Landmannalaugar.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Reykjavík City to Landmannalaugar

    1 stop
  • 1
    Landmannalaugar

    Tour Departures: June 27, July 19, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 Travel from Reykjavík by public highland bus from the BSI Bus Terminal to Landmannalaugar, the starting point of the Laugavegur Trail. Enjoy the scenic journey through Iceland’s rugged interior before arriving at the trailhead and your first mountain hut in the highlands.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Landmannalaugar – Lake Álftavatn

    1 stop
  • 2
    Alftavatn Lake

    Begin your trek through the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, crossing steaming geothermal areas and the black obsidian slopes of Hrafntinnusker before descending into the green valleys and volcanic landscapes leading to the huts by Lake Álftavatn.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Álftavatn – Emstrur

    1 stop
  • 3
    Emstrur

    Hike across wide black sand plains and volcanic landscapes, crossing several glacial rivers as you continue south through the Icelandic highlands toward the mountain hut at Emstrur, with views of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier along the way.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Emstur – Thorsmörk

    1 stop
  • 4
    Thorsmork (thor's Woods)

    Continue south through dramatic highland landscapes, crossing volcanic sands and scenic river valleys before descending into the lush green oasis of Þórsmörk, surrounded by glaciers and rugged mountain ridges.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Thorsmörk – Reykjavík city

    1 stop
  • 5
    Reykjavik

    Spend the morning exploring the beautiful Þórsmörk Valley, surrounded by glaciers, mountains, and birch forests, with the option to enjoy a short hike in the area. In the afternoon, return to Reykjavík by public highland bus from Þórsmörk to the BSI Bus Terminal, with arrival expected between 17:00 and 18:00.

    9 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by ICETREK, Iceland tour operator

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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