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Laugavegur & Fimmvorduhals Trail Trek

Iceland
Available Departures: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

6 days from

US$3,130

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

Iceland's most famous hiking trail across the Fjallabak from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork combined with the Fimmvorduhals Pass

Trip Code: ILF
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Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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10 - 12 TOUGH

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Laugavegur & Fimmvorduhals Trail Trek

Highlights
  • Experience the wild beauty of the Icelandic highlands

  • Trek through the rich green valleys to Thorsmork

  • See the colourful mountains of Landmannalaugar

  • See the new craters from the 2010 eruption at Fimmvorduhals

  • Sleep in cosy mountain huts and enjoy delicious Icelandic food


At a Glance
  • Group Size 2 to 16
  • 6 days trekking
  • Max altitude - 1060 metres
  • Join In Reykjavik

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 5 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
Overview

This legendary journey combines two of Iceland’s most famous trails: Laugavegur and the Fimmvorduhals Pass. From the city of Reykjavik to the volcanoes, glaciers, and lava formations of the interior, Iceland is a country of great contrasts. This wild and wonderful walking holiday takes us across some of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in Iceland. The Laugavegur Trail weaves its way through the dramatic Fjallabak region, one of the most remarkable places in the world for a walking holiday. Fimmvorduhals is a fantastic extra day trek where you experience a large diversity of landscapes over the course of the day, featuring dozens of waterfalls, two glaciers, and a volcano.

We pass by Hekla, Iceland's famously active volcano, and then reach the start of our trek at Landmannalaugar. From here, our first afternoon of walking takes us south into the mountains, through rocky gorges and past steaming hot springs to the ancient lava flows of Hrafntinnusker, where we spend our first night in a cosy mountain hut. Our route continues via Lake Alftavatn (Swan Lake) and across the extraordinary black sands of Maelifellssandur, below the Myrdalsjokull icecap. We traverse the former summer grazing area at Emstrur and visit the magnificent Markarfljot canyon en route to the picturesque glaciated valley and birch woodland of Thorsmork, the Valley of Thor.

The second part of our trek to Fimmvorduhals begins here. We will get a view of the lava stream that flowed down from the Fimmvorduhals volcano in March and April 2010, and the two craters, Magni and Modi, that erupted prior to Eyjafjallajokull. After hiking across the fascinating terrain of Fimmvorduhals and back to Thorsmork, we enjoy a celebratory barbecue.

We also offer the 5 day Classic Laugavegur Trail Trek

Is this holiday for you?

This adventure takes you into the Icelandic wilderness, where the landscape evolves dramatically each day. You'll experience a variety of terrains, from good paths to rocky scree, and encounter expanses of black volcanic sand, verdant valleys, and windswept ridges. Early season treks may involve substantial snow patches. This holiday includes river crossings on most days, and the weather can be …

This adventure takes you into the Icelandic wilderness, where the landscape evolves dramatically each day. You'll experience a variety of terrains, from good paths to rocky scree, and encounter expanses of black volcanic sand, verdant valleys, and windswept ridges. Early season treks may involve substantial snow patches. This holiday includes river crossings on most days, and the weather can be unpredictable. On Days 1 and 2, we will hike for around 4 to 5 hours, while Days 3, 4, and 5 will involve walking for 6 to 7 hours. There will be an opportunity for further exploration on the morning of Day 6. The route is undulating rather than steep, with most days involving only small ascents and descents, except for Day 5, which has a 900-metre ascent. This trek is ideal for regular hillwalkers seeking a distinctive experience. Your baggage will be transported by a support vehicle, so you only need to carry a light daypack.

Why KE?

Walk two of Iceland’s best treks, the renowned Laugavegur route (named as one of the 20 best treks in the world by National Geographic), followed by the fabulous Fimmvorduhals Pass day trek. You'll be accompanied by an experienced guide, with vehicle support and mountain hut accommodation.

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