5 Day Laugavegur Trail & Thórsmörk (Self-guided - Tents)
by Arctic Yeti Ehf · Sightseeing day tours · Multi-day packages · Highlands
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Duration
5 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
May – Sep
Meeting
Hotel pickup available
Languages
EN, DE, EN, IT, ES
Departs
07:00
Minimum age
14
Cancellation
Free until 365 days before
About this experience
Embark on an epic 5-day self-guided hiking adventure on the Laugavegur trail, taking you from the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar to the lush valley of Þórsmörk, sleeping in tents. This journey offers an impressive diversity of landscapes, starting with the vibrant lava fields of Landmannalaugar and ascending towards Hrafntinnusker, known for its black obsidian deposits and snow-covered landscapes even in summer.
The route continues descending into the Jökultungur valley, with its stunning mountain formations and colorful sediments, to the serene lake Álftavatn, perfect for camping and enjoying the tranquility. We proceed through the Mælifellssandur desert, passing by the solitary Mount Hattafell and the dramatic gorge of the Markarfljót river, to the Emstrur campsite, with views of the Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. The journey culminates in the green valley of Þórsmörk, a natural paradise with dense vegetation and dreamlike landscapes, providing the perfect ending to this unforgettable trek.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this unique trekking adventure in Iceland. Each day on the Laugavegur trail is filled with surprises and natural beauty, guaranteeing unforgettable memories and a deep connection with nature. Discover why this hike is one of the most spectacular in the world.
Description from the operator, Arctic Yeti Ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Reykjavík -> Landmannalaugar
- Day 2: Landmannalaugar -> Hrafntinnusker -> Álftavatn
- Day 3: Álftavatn -> Emstrur
- Day 4: Emstrur -> Thórsmörk
- Day 5: Thórsmörk -> Goðaland -> Reykjavík
Included
- Transfer from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar
- Transfer from Thórsmörk to Reykjavík
- 4 nights of camping (optional tent)
- 5 days of route with self-guided tracking
- Support in English, German, Italian and Spanish during the route
Not included
- Flights
- Food and drinks
- Airport transfers (optional)
- Extra nights of accommodation (optional)
- Night pack with tent, sleeping bag, mat, and sheet (optional)
- Luggage transfer between camps during the routes (optional)
- Food pack (3 meals per day, JetBoil or similar and gas, optional) *
- Cooking pack (JetBoil or similar and gas, without food, optional) *
- Showers at campsites
- Cancellation insurance and travel assistance insurance
The "Food pack" includes the same cooking items as the "Cooking pack". You only need to purchase one of the two products, depending on your needs.
Good to know
This trip consists of a self-guided tour through the highlands of Iceland, sleeping in tents. During the booking process, you can choose to add extras to make your journey more comfortable. The available extras are:
- Bus transfer. Keflavík to Reykjavík and vice versa (booked separately)
- Hiking poles
- Night pack (tent, sleeping bag, mat, and sheet)
- Luggage transfer between camps
- Food pack (3 meals per day, JetBoil or similar and gas)
- Cooking pack (JetBoil or similar and gas, without food)
- Accommodation for the first and last night in Reykjavík (booked separately)
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 365 days before departure, then 25% of the price within 21 days, rising to 50% within 14 days. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is closed F-roads or a highland storm — decided by the Road Administration and the driver. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Arctic Yeti Ehf decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 365 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not for families with children under 14 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
- Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:00, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Arctic Yeti Ehf is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Arctic Yeti Ehf
Read all 22 reviews on Google →Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 3 years ago
It was our pleasure to have a tour with tour provider Arctic Yeti. Absolutely great tour to Landmannalaugar, highly recommend! Amazing, very positive, friendly and attentive to every person in the group guide Javier! The contact person on the telephone was also very helpful.
★★★★★ · a year ago
Great tour
★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago
I have had consistently excellent experiences with this company, both professionally and on a personal level. Everyone I have dealt with has been kind, helpful, reliable, and very easy to communicate with. They have also shown me genuine kindness beyond what I would normally expect, which I greatly appreciate. From a professional perspective, everything has always worked smoothly, and they are dependable and pleasant to deal with. From my own personal experience, I can also say that they treat people with consideration and are willing to help when it matters. A very positive experience overall, and a company I am happy to recommend.
★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago
Truly recommend the entire Arctic Yeti team!! Received excellent advice in organizing a BIG motorhome caravan. Always open, always friendly, always available. Wouldn't go to Iceland with anyone else!!
Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026
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Multi-day packages — questions people ask
Are multi-day tours in Iceland worth it compared to day trips?
For the southeast, yes. Jökulsárlón and the ice caves are five hours from Reykjavík, so a day trip is fourteen hours of mostly bus. A two- or three-day tour (/experience/6131/, /experience/923386/) sleeps out there, sees the lagoon at a sane hour and adds an ice cave in winter. For the Golden Circle and South Coast alone, day trips are fine. Multi-day tours cost more per day but include the hotel.
What is included in a multi-day tour?
Transport in a minibus with a driver-guide, accommodation with breakfast, all the listed activities such as glacier hikes and ice caves, and the entrance fees on the route. Lunches and dinners are usually not included; you stop at guesthouses and cafes and pay your own way. Single travellers pay a supplement for their own room. Check the tour page for exact inclusions, the hotel standard and luggage limits, which are tight on small buses.
How many days do you need for the Ring Road on a tour?
Six to eight. Six-day tours (/experience/785082/, /experience/876949/) get round with one night in most regions and long driving days. Seven and eight days (/experience/20483/, /experience/33665/) add the highlands or Snæfellsnes and give more time out of the bus. Anything shorter than six is not a Ring Road tour. Summer versions have the highland detours; winter versions swap them for ice caves and shorter daylight.
Should I arrive in Iceland the day before a multi-day tour starts?
Yes. Multi-day tours leave Reykjavík between 08:00 and 09:00 and do not wait for delayed flights. Land the day before, sleep in the city, and start fresh. On the other end, tours arrive back in Reykjavík in the evening, so do not book a flight home the same night. In the planner, put arrival on day one, the tour from day two, and leave the last day for the flight.
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