6 days tour

6-Day Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trek In Huts

6-Day Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trek In Huts

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Accommodation in mountain huts, dormitory> Luggage transport

Transport

Public transportation to and from Reykjavík

Meals

Food for 6 days (from lunch day 1 to lunch day 6)

Others

Mountain hut fees Cooking gear Luggage transport from day 1 to day 5

Guide

Guide for 6 days

Hygieneprotocol

We follow all guidelines in response to Covid-19 set out by the Icelandic Health Authorities. More information on Covid-19 in Iceland can be found at www.covid.is

Not included:

Others

Sleeping bag (bookable extra) Showers in huts (payable on site) hiking poles (bookable extra)

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Itinerary of your trip 6-Day Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trek In Huts

  • Day 1 Day 1: Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker

      We take the regular public bus from BSI bus terminal, that during the summer months drives the mountain tracks that lead to Landmannalaugar, passing by the Hekla volcano and other volcanoes in the Dómadalur area. Arriving in Landmannalaugar at noon, we have a lunch and then head south into the mountains. The trail takes us past small gorges, steaming hot springs and yellow mountain ridges. We will arrive in the late afternoon at Hrafntinnusker mountain hut, where we will stay the night.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn

      From Hrafntinnusker we descend down in the gullies of Jökultungur with hundreds of steaming hot springs and mud pools. Fascinating views to the south to the Álftavatn area (Swan Lake), and the Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. In the afternoon we arrive at Álftavatn hut where we stay the night.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Lftavatn - Emstrur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Lftavatn - Emstrur

      We pass at the foot of the green conic volcano of Stórasúla before entering the black deserts of Mælifellssandur. Heading towards another ancient and verdurous volcano, the Hattfell, we enter the Emstrur region where farmers used to graze their sheep in summer. Before arriving at the Botnar hut where we stay the night, we visit the magnificent Markarfljót canyon cut almost 200 m down into the rocks south of Hattfell.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Emstrur - Þórsmörk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Emstrur - Þórsmörk

      We continue up and down through the small valleys and gullies of Emstrur, where the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier rises only a couple of kilometers away. At the end of the day the vegetation starts to grow thicker and higher as we descend in to Þórsmörk’s (the woods of Thor) green valleys filled with arctic birch forests and colorful flowers. We spend the night in one of the huts in Þórsmörk.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Rsmörk - Fimmvörðuháls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rsmörk - Fimmvörðuháls

      Leaving Þórsmörk we cross the river Krossá on a footbridge entering the magic landscapes of Goðalönd – the abode of the Gods. Nesting at the foot of two glaciers this is a wonderland of ridges and cliffs covered by a multitude of flowers and grasses, certainly fit for gods and humans alike. Even the elves have made themselves at home here. We continue up the hills leading to the pass of Fimmvörðuháls, walking along the Kattarhryggir ridges with views to the impressive mountain of Útigönguhöfði up to Morinsheiði heath. A the end of the Morinsheiði plateau we enjoy the view of the lava stream that flowed down from the Fimmvörðuháls volcano in March and early April 2010. The lava is all set with different outlets of fuming steam and decorated with green and yellow sulfur. As we gain height above Morinsheiði we come again to the lava and then to the two craters Magni and Móði that erupted prior to the main Eyjafjallajökull crater. We cross the brand new lava just at the foot of the magnificent red craters, through places where the lava is almost glowing warm inside the fissures and cracks on its surface. After exploring this new landscape, we head back down to the Básar Hut in Þórsmörk where we spend the night.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Rsmörk Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Rsmörk Valley

      We spend the day in Þórsmörk where we have an abundance of choice between various paths. For example, we can visit to the Sönghellir cave (“Song cave”), climb up the small mountain of Valahnúkur from where magnificent view can be enjoyed, or hike into the beautifully carved canyon Stakkholtsgjá. This oasis between the mountains also an ideal place to relax and just enjoy nature. We spend the night in one of the huts in Þórsmörk.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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