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 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. Stef will be arriving into Reykjavik on Monday 4th August also 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.A group briefing at the hotel is at 17:00.
Departure: After breakfast on Monday 11th August.
Price: £2,950 per person
- 2 nights B&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.
