Laugavegur Trek (Hut to Hut)

The day starts with breakfast and during breakfast the trekkers will prepare a lunch pack for the day. The trekkers carry what they need for the day in their day pack. We need to bring on the days trek, a snack and lunch for the hike and extra clothes. Everything else will be transferred by 4×4 vehicle to the next camp site.

The trek starts with a trek through the Laugahraun Lava to the mountain Brennisteinsalda We will observe bubbling rivers, geothermal hot springs, beautiful lava, and colorful mountains on way as the group hike to Hrafntinnusker in 1100 meters above sea level. The view from there is fantastic if offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and nearby glaciers.

The area is also known for its abundance of obsidian, a black volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava.

Hrafntinnusker is situated approximately halfway between Landmannalaugar and Álftavatn where we end this day. From there we begin descending to Lake Álftavatn where we camp over the night. There is a toilet facility at Hrafntinnusker (dry tolet)

On this trail there is one river we must cross and some river wading shoes are needed.

The day starts with breakfast and preparation of lunch and snack for the day hike.  We begin the trek viewing the Lake Álftavatn. The lake lies in the heart of the Icelandic Highlands, surrounded by breathtaking volcanic landscapes. Lake Álftavatn is known for its stunning natural beauty, with crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and lava fields. We will enjoy different landscape rest of this day as we hike onto the Mælifellssandur with the black sand around us green hills in the background and good view on the magnificent glacier Mýrdalsjökull where the volcano Katla is resting. On this day we will have the opportunity to see Markarfjótsgljufur canyon.

We spent the night in the hut at Emstrur where we will have dinner and short walk in the evening to take a look at nearby canyon.

After breakfast and preparation for the day we set of too Thórsmörk wallay. This part of the hike offers breathtaking views of volcanic landscapes, lush valleys, and glacier-carved mountains. Highlights include the rugged beauty of the Thórsmörk valley itself, with its birch forests surrounded by glaciers.

This day we wake up in our camp in a natural birch forest in Básar in the Thorsmörk valley. We will have breakfast and then we will go on a hike to one of the surrounding peaks. From there we have panoramic views of glaciers, including Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, as well as the surrounding valleys and mountains of the Thórsmörk. After the hike there will be lunch in the hut, before we start traveling in our 4×4 truck to the main road and to Reykjavík city. Estimated arrival to Reykjavík where the traveler will be dropped of at their hotels is between 17:00 to 18:00. Hike in the Stakkholtsgjá canyon is an option they way back from Thorsmork and sightseeing stop at the waterfall Seljalandsfoss.