You know about the Inca Trail, the Road to Santiago and the Appalachian Trail. But have you heard about Iceland’s classic hike? The Laugavegur ("Hot Spring River" Way) is a trek between two scenic national parks through mountains, lava fields, glacial landscapes and geothermal areas. You’ll be led by a guide, stay in mountain huts and meet hikers from around the world along the way. A plus of this trip is that you do not have to carry your gear. Your luggage will be transferred for you, so all you have to concentrate on is enjoying the scenery and one of the world's most scenic hiking routes.
The most known of all treks in Iceland, this paths takes you from the famous valley of Landmannalaugar in the highland interior and south to Thorsmork valley, north of the great Eyjafjallajokull glacier. On the way your group will walk over the third biggest geothermal zone in the world, pass yellow rhyolite mountains, black deserts, great canyons and green valleys.
Duration: 6 Nights in Iceland
2008 Departures: (Based on arrival day in Iceland) Aug 24
** = guaranteed departure
Afternoon flights from North America depart on these days and arrive in Iceland the same night. Guests can usually check into their room right away at the hotel.
Evening flights from America depart the evening before and arrive in Iceland early in the morning on the above dates. Please note that your room may not be ready for immediate check-in.
Accommodation: Hotel in Reykjavik first and last night. All other nights are sleeping bag accommodations in rustic mountain huts (clean comfortable and cozy, but with shared sleeping and bathroom facilities)
Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Picnic Lunches, 6 Dinners (2 in-flight, 4 during tour)
Group Size: 6 - 15 (min. of 6 passengers to guarantee tour)
Languages: English
Level of Walking: Moderate to challenging, 5-7 hours of walking per day
Total Route: 35 miles
Altitude Range: 650 feet to 3,607 feet
Maximum ascent: 1,969 feet
Best For: People who in reasonable physical condition and experienced with hiking wilderness trails and in sometimes steep terrain.
Includes
- Round-trip air transportation from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Orlando (SFB) & Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)
- Airport/hotel transfers
- Transfer to and from hotel and BSI bus terminal on Day 3
- Transfer from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar on Day 3 and from Thorsmork to Reykjavik on Day 7
- Accommodations in hotels (Reykjavik first and last night) and wilderness mountain huts
- Meals and cooking gear during tour
- Guided tour
- Tips and taxes at hotel on first and last night in Reykjavik
Not included
- Personal travel insurance available through Access America
- Meals other than those listed in itinerary
- Sleeping Bag (We recommend goose down with High Fill Power or Quallofil 7 sleeping bags. You will need one marked for 32°F (0°C) or colder.)
- Insulation mattress (recommended)
- Use of camp shower facilities during the route (shower facilities available at some of the accommodations during the trail.
- The price to use them is about ISK400, or $6 per use, paid in Iceland)
- Day packs for gear and food used during the hike each day (30 - 40 liter packs)
- Transfer from BSI bus terminal to hotel on Day 7
Conditions
- Packages cannot be changed 29 days or less before departure. Click here to read the General Terms and Conditions of Icelandair Holidays Packages.
- All Prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD).
- Important: If you are paying for a package with a Canadian credit card you may be charged a fee of approximately 2 -4% by your credit card company for price conversion (CAD - USD).
