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LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL

4-5 DAY BACK PACKING ADVENTURE

"The Laugavegur Hiking Trail is a showcasing of everything that the Land of Fire and Ice is about".

DATES
July 3-July 9, 2025 

GROUP SIZE
10 includes Wanderlust Explorations 

FITNESS LEVEL
5- Strenuous back packing

TRIP TYPE
Adventure

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OUR JOURNEY

Bus to the trail head

LANDSCAPES

7-12 miles per day hiking total 34 miles 

CULTURE

Self Supported Hike

NEW FRIENDS

Ljótpollur: This pool is considered one of the world's most beautiful crater lakes

ADVENTURE

Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork

LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

Hail, rain, snow, sun, river crossings ​

WHAT TO EXPECT

Embarking on the legendary Laugavegur Trail in Iceland is an adventure like no other.  Rated by National Geographic as one of the best hikes in the world, we will back pack 34 miles of this epic landscape. This self-guided back packing trek will take us through some of the planet's most dramatic landscapes, where the weather can shift in minutes—sunshine one moment, fierce winds and rain the next. Every day brings a new challenge as we back pack, traversing rugged terrain from volcanic deserts to steaming geothermal valleys, across snowfields, rivers, and rocky hills. The midnight sun stretches the days into endless light. Hiking under a sky that never fully darkens brings a surreal sense of time.  Make sure you have a camera in hand as we trek through ever-changing landscapes—majestic glaciers, steaming geothermal valleys, black sand deserts, and vibrant green hills. Each day ends at a the huts where we’ll camp outside in our tents reflecting on the surreal beauty that surrounds us. The unpredictable weather only adds to the excitement, with misty rains giving way to clear skies perfect for capturing epic photos. Every step on this journey is an experience of raw, untamed nature at its finest. 

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Our adventure kicks off with a bus ride from Reykjavik to the Laugavegur Trailhead on 7/3/2025 for a 5-day, 4-night journey into Iceland’s wild side. We’ll camp at Landmannalaugar the first night to get settled and ready to hit the trail the next day. Each day, we’ll hike through epic scenery, setting up camp at designated hut areas, with the option for extra side hikes if you’re up for a challenge! We’ll cook breakfast and dinner at camp, while lunch is ready to go on the trail. Water is available along the way, with fresh refills at each hut. After conquering the trail, we’ll celebrate with a group dinner at the local trail restaurant before hopping on the bus back to Reykjavik.

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This is not a beginner backpacking trip. All participants should be familiar with the rigors of backpacking, arrive in top physical condition and be prepared to spend 4+ consecutive days backpacking in a remote wilderness setting with minimal amenities.

 

Logistics: You will need to be in Reykjavik on July 3, 2025 by 9 am with all the gear needed for the adventure. You can arrange for any flights home after 5pm on 7/8 or best bet 7/9. I will be flying out of Dulles most likely on 7/1/2025 to ensure I am there before 7/3.  If anyone wants to fly with me and or split costs for others for the night of 7/2/2025 fill out the info on the registration. 

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This will not be easy with the incline and water crossings but it will be an experience that will have you saying "I can't believe I just did that!".   Join me as I prepare to knock another international trail off my list. 

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INCLUDED

✓Lodging on 7/7 and 7/8 if needed, camp fees, and tickets 

✓All transportation/logistics in Iceland

✓Hiking/backpacking meet ups

✓Social Meet up 1 month prior 

✓Virtual Meet up to connect those not local

✓Monthly emails that include food guide, culture, photography tips,          backpacking info and more 

✓Onsite support from me before and during 

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NOT INCLUDED

✓Airfare

✓Any exploring outside the itinerary

✓Photography Gear/backpacking gear or supplies

✓Food/snacks

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Image by Helena Lopes
Landscape view of colorful rainbow volcanic Landmannalaugar mountains and famous Laugavegu

BOOKING INFO

$1600 

Price is per person based on double occupancy for rooms ONLY not your own tent. AIR NOT INCLUDED

LIMITLESS MEMBERS

SAVE $300.00

NON REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE: $400

SOLO ROOM UPCHARGE : $500

TRIP NOTES: We will have the midnight sun, 4 seasons of weather, and water crossings.  We are also self-supported back packing. 

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Option 1

5 Monthly Installments of $175 starting 12/1/2024 due on the 1ST of each month. Final Payment due 6/1/2025 

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Option 2

$400 due 12/1/2024 

$400 due 2/1/2025 

$400 due 4/1/2025 

 

​Final Payment due 5/1/2025 

Landmannalaugar rainbow mountains from the birds eye view. Drone photography in the Highla

CANCELLATIONPOLICY

  • Now until 12/1/24: Loss of BOOKING FEE $400

  •  12/2/24-2/2/2025 Loss of 50% of the total trip cost 

  • 3/2/25-4/30/25 Loss of 75% of cost

  • After 5/1/25 100% loss of the trip cost. 

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TRAVEL INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED

Why?  You don't want to lose all your money if you get sick or something happens

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