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Day 1: Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker

Stop At: F208 to F224, Landmannalaugar Iceland
You will arrive in Lanmannalaugar, the famous geothermal area, around noon and have your lunch before starting your hike south.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Laugavegur, hot springs area of Landmannalaugar to the glacial valley of Porsmork, Landmannalaugar Iceland
You will start your Laugavegur hike from Landmannalaugar and head south past gorges, steaming hot springs and yellow mountain ridges before arriving in Hrafntinnusker.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a mountain hut in Hrafntinnusker.

Day 2: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn

Stop At: Hrafntinnusker Hut, Iceland
You will wake up early morning in Hrafntinnusker and start your journey of the day to Álftavatn.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Alftavatn Lake, Iceland
On your way to Álftavatn you will descend down in the gullies of Jökultungur passing with its steaming hot springs and mud pools. You will then arrive in Álftavatn (Swan Lake).
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a mountain hut in Álftavatn

Day 3: Álftavatn - Emstrur

Stop At: Alftavatn Lake, Iceland
Your third day of the hike starts with passing the foot of the green conic volcano Stórasúla. You will then enter the black sand desert of Mælifellssandur, and continue heading south towards the ancient volcano Hattfell.
Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Emstrur-Botnar Hut, Iceland
Arriving in Emstrur in the afternoon where you will spend the night.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a mountain hut in Emstrur

Day 4: Emstrur - Þórsmörk

Stop At: Emstrur-Botnar Hut, Iceland
The day starts by going up and down the small valleys and gullies of Emstrur only few kilometers from Mýrdalsjökull
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Thorsmork, Suðurland, via road, Þórsmerkurvegur, Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
You will then arrive in Þórsmörk, named after the pagan thunder god Thor. The vegetation grows higher and thicker and the valley is filled with arctic birch forests and colorful flowers.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hut in Þórsmörk

Day 5: Þórsmörk Valley

Stop At: Thorsmork, Suðurland, via road, Þórsmerkurvegur, Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
You will spend today exploring various paths of Þórsmörk. It is, for example, possible to visit Sönghellir (Song Cave), climb up the mountain Valahnúkur or hike into the beautiful canyon Stakkholtsgjá.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hut in Þórsmörk

Day 6: Þórsmörk - Fimmvörðuháls

Stop At: Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, Skogar Iceland
Today the second part of this combo tour starts. You will leave Þórsmörk and start your hike over Fimmvörðuháls. The trail takes you to the newly formed lava from the eruption in 2010 and past the craters Magni and Móði.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a mountain hut on Fimmvörðuháls, between the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull.

Day 7: Fimmvörðuháls - Skógar - Reykjavík

Stop At: Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, Skogar Iceland
You will start your descent down to the south coast of Iceland. On the way, you will pass numerous gorges and waterfalls, the last one being the most impressive, the famous Skógafoss.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
The last waterfall on the trail is the powerful Skógafoss.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

5x Breakfast
6x Dinner
6x Lunch
Accommodation included: 6 nights
Guide
Public transportation to and from Reykjavík
Accommodation in mountain huts for 6 nights - dormitory style
Sleeping bags for nights 5 and 6
Transfer of luggage for the first 4 days.
Entry/Admission - Landmannalaugar
Entry/Admission - Laugavegur
Entry/Admission - Hrafntinnusker Hut
Entry/Admission - Alftavatn Lake
Entry/Admission - Emstrur-Botnar Hut
Entry/Admission - Thorsmork
Entry/Admission - Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail
Entry/Admission - Skogafoss

Not included

Fee for showers (around 500 ISK)
Sleeping bag for the first 4 nights
Transfer of luggage for the last 3 days.

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Age limit is 14 years
Please advise about any special dietary needs at the time of booking if required
All huts are heated and access to showers is on the way (not the first night). The huts have dormitory with single and twin bunk beds, participants have to be prepared to share a bunk with other travelers from the group.
Not all huts have electricity.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

50%

Aquatic

35%

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