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8 Day - Laugavegur trail, Golden Circle, south coast and glacier hike
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8 Day - Laugavegur trail, Golden Circle, south coast and glacier hike

📍 Reykjavík, Iceland

An epic 8-day adventure including Iceland's Laugavegur trail with hut accommodation, the Golden Circle, the wild South Coast, and a thrilling glacier hike - the ultimate, all-inclusive journey!

192 hoursWalking tourSightseeing attractionGlacier hikingHiking
Operated/Supplied By: Arctic Adventures

About this experience

8 DAY LAUGAVEGUR TREK WITH THE GOLDEN CIRCLE, SOUTH COAST AND A GLACIER HIKE. This eight-day adventure brings together the Laugavegur Trek, the Fimmvörðuháls Pass, South Coast and Golden Circle highlights, a glacier hike, and the Secret Lagoon. Experience the best of Iceland in one ultimate adventure. Hike legendary trails through volcanic landscapes and glacier-carved valleys. Explore iconic waterfalls, black sand beaches, and geothermal wonders. Walk on the Solheimajokull glacier and unwind in a natural hot spring. Eight days of pure discovery!. We start in Landmannalaugar, a geothermal wonderland, and make our way south through the Highlands. On the way lies fields of obsidian, red and yellow mountains, black sands and sparkling white glaciers. We stop at different areas each night hiking from hut to hut and ending in Thorsmork, a green valley nestled under the famous glacier Eyjafjallajökull and Myrdalsjokull.  All meals are included and your guide is there to provide local information and assistance. The Laugavegur trail together with Fimmvörðuhals pass was chosen one of "20 Best Hikes in the world" by National Geographic. After the trek we will explore the magical south coast where we will join a glacier hike and explore beautiful waterfalls and the magnificent Black Sand Beach. On the last day we will explore the famous Golden Circle and soak in the Secret Lagoon. Highlights. Iconic Laugavegur Trail. Geothermal landscapes of Landmannalaugar. Obsidian lava fields at Hrafntinnusker. Serene Álftavatn lake and valleys. Black sand deserts in Emstrur. Lush Þórsmörk valley with birch forests. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Volcanic Fimmvörðuháls Pass. Craters from the 2010 eruption. Reynisfjara beach. Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss falls. Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier. For more information, please review…

Experience details

What’s included

  • Accommodation in mountain huts on days 1–5
  • Hotel accommodation on days 6–7
  • All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 6; Breakfast on days 7-8
  • Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike with safety equipment
  • Entry to the Secret Lagoon
  • Transport to/from the trek Free bus Wi-Fi
  • Luggage transport between mountain huts
  • Expert, English-speaking trekking guide

What’s not included

  • Flights to/from Iceland
  • Pre/post-tour accommodation
  • Personal hiking gear & sleeping bag (rental available)
  • Hut showers (1000kr each, on-site)
  • Breakfast on Day 1

Useful to know

  • For more details on what to pack please review our Laugavegur trek  information package. 
  • Hiking boots - good sturdy boots with sufficient ankle support, robust sole and waterproof
  • Thermal underwear (long sleeve top and bottom) made of wool or synthetics (not cotton)
  • Wool or fleece thermal mid layer
  • Hiking pants (we don't recommend cottons as they take long to dry if wet)
  • Hiking socks made of wool or synthetic (at least 2-3 pairs)
  • Waterproof and breathable (fabric such as Gore Tex or similar) both pants and jacket (preferably with a hood)
  • Gloves and mittens - wool or synthetic (waterproof over gloves/mitts recommended)
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