Self-Guided Laugavegur Trekking Tour

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You should be comfortable hiking for up to 7 hours and sleeping in remote mountain huts during the tour.

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Meals are not included in the tour. A food pack with easily-prepared meals can be added for a fee.

Please check the list below:
Boots and Clothing

• Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support
• Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic
• T-shirt (thermal underwear), Wool or synthetic
• Light wool or fleece sweater (2nd layer)
• Trousers – Strong and light material that dries quickly e.g. soft-shell
• Jacket with a good hood – windproof, waterproof and breathable, e.g. Gore-Tex or comparable
• Rain trousers – windproof, waterproof and breathable. Please note that full raingear is mandatory in Iceland, poncho is not useful because of wind
• Gloves – Wool or synthetic 2 pairs of different thickness
• Socks – Wool or synthetic. Two or three pairs
• Warm hat – Wool or synthetic
• Swimwear if you want to bathe in the hot geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar

Other gear

• A duffel bag for the transport of your overnight gear between huts. Please avoid bringing a suitcase!
• Day backpack for extra clothes and lunch pack during the day. 25 – 40L (1500 – 2500 cu in)
• River shoes – Walking sandals or old running shoes with a good grip are a good choice, along with a pair of warm socks or neoprene socks. Open sandals or flip-flops will not do the job
• Sleeping bag. A basic sleeping bag with no specific temperature rating is sufficient for this trek since all the huts are heated
• Towel – lightweight and packable
• Sunglasses & sun protection
• Water container – thermos flask, water bottle 0.5 – 1L. or Camelbak
• Headlamp for reading and getting around the hut
• Change of clothes for wearing in the hut
• Personal first aid kit – including blister care
• Prescription medication and other personal health items
• Toiletries; Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap etc
• Earplugs
• Lunch box

Optional gear

• Walking pole(s). To preserve the vulnerable nature please keep the rubber tip protectors on.
• Power-bank / extra battery for your electronics – small solar cells usually do not work that well in Iceland, so a pre-charged power bank is a better option. Charging your electronics in the highlands often is not an option or will cost you extra. Having converters adapters for 220 V and/or USB will help.
• Gaiters (recommended for departures in June and early July)
• Pocket knife
• Sun/rain hat or a cap
• Shorts
• Small thermal mat (to sit on for lunch breaks)
• Puffy jacket (e.g. Primaloft or down)
• Dry-bags for electronics and extra clothing
• Slippers for indoor use
• Pillow or pillowcase (to wrap around your warm sweater or down jacket for a pillow)
• Playing cards and travel games – or other toys you might like and can travel
• Cash– for the showers, a shower normally costs about 500 ISK
• Book - to read during the evenings
• Aperitif or other heart-warming spirits

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.

You can reach Reykjavík by plane from many major European and North American airports. You will make your own way to the bus station in Reykjavík to start the tour.

Yes, the tour information provided is in English.

The tour ends in Reykjavík, where you will make your own way to the airport.

Check with your family doctor.

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

The best time to travel to Iceland for trekking is from June to September when the weather is mild.