DATES
Mon 4th August 2025
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Mon 11th August 2025
7 nights/8 days
We bring this epic, magical trail back in 2025 as it is one of the most beautiful treks in the world and loved by all our women who’ve walked it. This year we have added in time in Reykjavik so you have time to explore this intriguing small Icelandic town. Please book as soon as you can to secure your place as only a few spots left.
SUMMARY
Dates: Monday 4th August to Monday 11th August. 2 nights in Reykjavik and 5 nights hiking 55km of the Laugavegur trail.
Arrival Monday 4th August and stay in Reykjavik overnight starting the Laugavegur Trail on Tuesday. You return to Reykjavik on Sunday August 10th for your final night together in Reykjavik before returning home.
Local Guide: English speaking guide from Viking Women and WalkingWomen support, Stef Lauer.
Walking Grade: Goat 3 – long days but steady . You require good fitness for elevation changes and long distances. All luggage is transported from hut to hut.
You only need day packs whilst walking . You do need a summer sleeping bag which can be rented in Iceland for approx £2 a day . This will be carried in the transport. Or bring your own. Huts are heated so it doesn’t need to be a thick one.
If you are extending your trip and have extra luggage you can leave extra luggage at the luggage lockers place. We will give you all the details in your Travel Info Pack.
Prepare for unpredictable weather – rain,sun and possible snow.
Prepare mentally to get the most from your hike. You need to embrace the unexpected as trails may change and we need to adapt. Embrace communal living for this trip – mountain huts and bunk beds. Be prepared to share and connect with your fellow walking women. Take the chance for a digital detox – there is limited or no cell/mobile reception.
Max elevation: 600m on one day.
Terrain: varied terrain, rocky paths and river crossings. Some steep inclines. Bring poles if you need them.
Max distance: 24km/15 miles – we advise do a few long walks in your training
Base: We will start and end in Reykjavik staying at Hotel Center Laugavegur.Hotel in Reykjavik
On the trail we stay in cosy mountain huts as we journey to visit and walk in some of Iceland’s incredible landscapes. This holiday offers single occupancy rooms at the hotel in Reykjavik and shared accommodation on the trail. This is the Icelandic way with no options for solo occupancy in the mountains. There will be other guests in the huts.
Arrival: If you are travelling from outside Reykjavik you need to arrive on Monday 4th August.
Departure: After breakfast on Monday 11th August.
Stef will be arriving into Reykjavik on Monday 4th August and will meet at the airport for those arriving in the afternoon. If you are arriving at other times the FlyBus is recommended as an easy, efficient way to get into the city centre.
Price: £2,950 per person
- 2 nights B and B solo occupancy room in Reykjavik
- Bed and Breakfast mountain hut accommodation during the trail – accommodation is in shared rooms.
- Evening Meals
- All lunches
- Local Travel required which includes transportation to the highlands and back.
- Transport of luggage between accommodation
- Expert guiding – English speaking
Not included:
- Travel Insurance – mandatory
- Return Flights to Reykjavik
- Additional drinks
- Showers at the huts are an additional cost of 500 ISK or approx £2.80 per use if you need one.
DETAILS
Why the Laugavegur Trail?
- It is one of the most incredible shorter hikes in the world
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It has landscapes formed by millennia of glaciers and volcanoes
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You explore wonderful glacier-fed lakes, deep canyons, and hidden waterfalls
There is 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 giant obsidian shards. This legendary all-women guided hike will have you sleeping under the midnight sun as you trek from place to place on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Move the boundaries and explore the neverending beauty of Laugavegur in an all-female environment. With each mile, you’ll feel more confident and have a more refined sense of self than before. There may even be time for some yoga or lake dipping to ensure everyone has a full well-being experience.
ITINERARY
The itinerary is a tried and tested route but may change at the discretion of our local guide if weather conditions change.
Monday August 4th – Arrival in Reykjavik
Check in from 16.00. Settle in and meet together for a briefing at 17.00 with welcome dinner to follow.
Laugavegur Trail begins on Tuesday 5th. This is the classic trail.
Day 1 REYKJAVÍK – LANDMANNALAUGAR and on to HRAFTINNUSKER. START 06.00am – you will go together from your hotel.
We start from the BSI bus terminal at 07:00 to take the local public bus. The bus drives the mountain tracks that lead to Landmannalaugar, passing by the Hekla volcano and other volcanoes in the Dómadalur area. After approx an hour of driving we stop for coffee.
Arrive Landmannalauger around noon for a sandwich lunch and to prepare for your afternoon hike. You head south into the mountains walking past small gorges , steaming hot springs and yellow mountain ridges.
Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)
Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Altitude value: 460m (1510ft)
Arrive Hrafntinnusker mountain huts for the night. This is a remote hut almost inaccessible by cars.
Day 2 LANDMANNALAUGAR – ALFTAVTN
The trail is not paved but in some places paths have formed. It is straight forward for those used to hike in uneven terrains.
You will cross a river today and water levels will depend on conditions which can be unpredictable. Your guide will brief you each day so you know what to expect. To have neoprene shoes or socks are the best foot wear.
Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)
Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Altitude value: 490m (1610ft)
River Crossing: One
Arrive at the Alftavin Hut for the night. There are 2 huts in this area accommodating a total of 72 people and it can be full so expect many people. There are showers ( for a small fee) and toilets.
Day 3 ÁLFTAVATN – EMSTRUR
Distance: 16km (10 mi)
Walking time: 5-6 hrs
Descent: 40 m (130 ft)
River Crossing: Two
Arrive at the Emstrur Hut – there are 3 huts accommodating 20 people in each.
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 kilometres away. As our hike ends for the day, we descend into Þórsmörk’s (the woods of Thor) green valleys filled with arctic birch forests and colourful flowers.
You can now celebrate your completion of the world-famous Laugavegur Trail!
Distance: 17km (10.5 miles)
Walking time: 6 – 7 hrs
Descent: 300 m (985 ft)
River Crossing: One
Arrive Porsmork Langidalur Hut for the night. One hut accommodating 75 people.
Day 5 FULL DAY IN ÞÓRSMÖRK
Today we will enjoy a full day in this magical paradise. Þórsmörk offers a numerous trails with breathtaking views. We will pick a trail that everyone is comfortable with and enjoy a relaxing day together. Distances and time walked will be agreed with the group when you are there.
Arrive Porsmork Langidalur Hut for the night. One hut accommodating 75 people. There is a big patio for admiring the views. We end with a celebration BBQ.
Day 6 ÞÓRSMÖRK – REYKJAVÍK
We spend the morning in Þórsmörk and visit the Sönghellir cave (Song cave), climb up the small mountain of Valahnúkur from where magnificent view can be enjoyed, before taking the afternoon bus at 14.30 to Reykjavík.
Return to your hotel in Reykjavik arriving at approx 18.00718.30 for your final night.
Monday August 11th Departure after breakfast to suit your travel arrangements.
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