6-Day Challenging Laugavegur Hike

by Viking Women · Hiking & trekking · Multi-day packages · Highlands

4.9· 17 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own
Self-guided

PaceRelaxed

One main thing most days, with time that is genuinely yours.

6 stops across 6 days in the operator's own itinerary — 1 a day.

from €2,789.51 per person

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6-Day Challenging Laugavegur Hike — Viking Women

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Duration
6 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Season
May – Sep
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
BSÍ bus terminal
Vatnsmýrarvegur, Reykjavík
Start time
Time agreed after booking
Cancellation
No refund once booked

About this experience

There’s a reason National Geographic named this 34-mile trek through Iceland’s Southern Highlands one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. The geothermal features give Yellowstone a run for its money, with looming glaciers, hidden waterfalls, inviting thermal springs, and black sand deserts dotted with huge shards of obsidian. This legendary all-women hike will have you sleeping under the midnight sun as you trek from place to place on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Description from the operator, Viking Women. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar
Day 2: Landmannalaugar - Álftavatn
Day 3: Álftavatn - Emstrur
Day 4: Emstrur - Þórsmörk
Day 5: Þórsmörk: The Hikers Paradise
Day 6: Þórsmörk - Reykjavík

Included

Transportation from Reykjavik to the trailhead and back.
Hut accommodation featuring dormitory-style rooms equipped with bunk beds, mattresses and other hikers. Don't forget to bring your sleeping bag.
All meals from lunch on day 1 through lunch on day 6.
Luggage transport for hut to hut
Hiking guide
6 days of hiking
WhatsApp group invitation prior to the tour starts

Not included

Airfare
Accommodation before and after the tour
Travel insurance
Sleeping bag (can be rented from camping rental stores in Reykjavik)
Gratitudes (optional)

Good to know

Clothing and things to carry in your daypack (large enough to carry all the items listed below):
Waterproof cover for your daypack
Waterproof hiking boots
Hiking pants
Thermal top or lightweight T-shirt
Wool socks that dry quickly
Mid layer
Buff or face covering
Warm hat
Gaiters (optional for those hiking in June month)
Sunhat
Waterproof gloves or mittens
Breathable & waterproof jacket and waterproof pants (no plastic ponchos)
Sunglasses
Water bottle or water bladder
Sunscreen
River crossing shoes for day 2, 3 & 4
Fresh food and snacks provided by Viking Women every day
Extra fleece sweater or down jacket to put on when we stop for breaks
Hand sanitizer
Hiking poles (optional but recommended)
Camera (optional)
In your luggage. We highly recommend bringing a duffel bag:
Sleeping bag (doesn’t have to be in your luggage, just attached to it somehow)
Travel pillow (optional)
Underwear and socks
Extra clothes for the trail
Extra clothes for the huts
Medicine
Hygiene and beauty products
Thermal leggings
Towel
Headlamp or a flashlight (for those doing the hike in August – September)
Powerbank to charge your devices
Earplugs and a sleeping mask
Bathing suit
Cash or a debit/credit card

Elevation Gain: The trail has sections that involve significant elevation changes, which means you should be comfortable with uphill and downhill hiking. Some parts reach higher altitudes and sometimes it can be steep.
Terrain: The terrain can be rough and varies greatly, including rocky paths, muddy areas, river crossings, and volcanic landscapes. Familiarity with uneven surfaces is beneficial.
Weather Conditions: The weather can change rapidly, and you may encounter rain, wind, or even snow. Being physically prepared to handle adverse conditions is essential.
Previous Experience: Having experience in multi-day hiking, backpacking, or hiking in similar environments can be advantageous. If you have completed other long hikes, this will benefit you.
Training Recommendations: It’s advisable to engage in regular cardio and strength-training exercises in the months leading up to your hike. Focus on walking uphill, increasing your endurance, and practicing with a loaded backpack.
Food On The Trail: The lack of space and facilities in the huts make it difficult for your guide to prepare numerous complicated dishes. We can only cater to vegetarians and those with allergies.

Cancellation for this tour

No refund once booked. 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 wind above the treeline and river levels after rain — the guide decides on the day. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Viking Women 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 the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

Not for anyone unsure on their feet or carrying an injury — the operator rates this as physically demanding, and there is no easy version of the day.
Not the one to book if your dates might move: this operator does not refund once booked.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Viking Women

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Heather Connell
★★★★★ · a month ago
I don’t think I have the words to recommend Viking Women Tours with the justice they deserve. Friends and I went for the Eclipse Tour Aug 9-14. Sigrun was our guide for all but 1 day. Hilarious and Witty. Lazer focused and Kind. Knowledgeable and Intriguing. It felt like walking with a legend you’ve not heard of yet but just know the story will be an epic once it’s written. We all adored her. Then we had Saga for our last day. She climbed onto a bus of 16 women who had gotten to know each other very well and would laugh, sing and be silly. She rolled with it like she had been a fly on the wall all week. She gave us an extraordinary last hike, last dinner, last day together. If you are remotely thinking about booking a trip with them, solo or with friends, DO IT!!! Seriously do it, you’ll have a trip that is spectacularly magical
Jacqueline Jones
★★★★★ · a year ago
This was an awesome adventure! Iceland is too beautiful to describe! Our guide Sigrun was wonderful, very knowledgeable on Iceland history and told all about Icelandic culture, including the Hidden peoples. She was knowledgeable on the Iceland terrain and definitely knew her way around to show us beautiful sites. I am 73 and completed all the hikes which are optional if you feel you can’t complete. The hotels we stayed in were very accommodating also. Food great too! I definitely would go again. Very positive experience!
Wendy
★★★★★ · a year ago
I have been on a healing journey and saw the ad for Viking Women Tours in Iceland. I strongly believe stepping out of your comfort zone is how you grow, so I reserved my place without knowing anyone else and I went for it! I was NOT disappointed! Sigrún was not only an amazing and knowledgeable guide, but her own story was something that left me amazed! The women I met and the strength and beauty I saw in each one is exactly what I needed! I came home feeling happy, refreshed, renewed! My only disappointment was that it wasn't long enough ❤️
Lindy Oneil
★★★★★ · a year ago
This 6 day hike was exceptional, from the pre departure support from Viking Women's owner Saga; our guide Kat was awesome, great energy, attention to detail and fun! The trail itself is awesome, magnificent views, fun bunk houses, well supported with transfer of our food and bags etc; all made for a truly great Icelandic experience! Loved it!!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Hiking & trekking — questions people ask

When can you hike in Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September. The highland roads to Landmannalaugar are closed by snow the rest of the year, and the opening date shifts with the weather each summer. In season, day tours from Reykjavík (/experience/16823/) run about fourteen hours with a three- to five-hour guided hike and a soak in the hot river. If you have your own 4x4, the meet-on-location hike (/experience/254326/) skips the bus.

How hard is the Laugavegur trek?

Moderate to hard. It is 55 kilometres over four days from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, with river crossings, snow patches in July and weather that can turn to sleet in August. You do not need technical skills, but you need to carry a pack and walk five to eight hours a day. Guided treks (/experience/738812/) handle logistics and camping gear; the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) lets self-guided walkers carry a day pack only.

Can you hike to the volcano near Reykjavík?

Yes, when it is safe. The Reykjanes eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and around Grindavík have drawn hikers since 2021, and guided tours (/experience/629086/, /experience/620679/) follow the routes the Civil Protection authority has open. If there is an active eruption, access changes daily and tours adapt or pause. The lava is usually cooled and crusted; you see fresh black rock and steam, not flowing lava. Wear boots; the ground is rough.

What should I pack for a day hike in Iceland?

Waterproof jacket and trousers, not a poncho; the wind will shred it. Hiking boots with ankle support, wool or synthetic layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses and a packed lunch with two litres of water. In the highlands add a warm mid-layer even in July. Guides carry first aid and route knowledge, not your rain gear. Cotton jeans and trainers are the most common reason people have a miserable day.

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