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Hiking in Iceland- Off-the-beaten-path

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Start and end in Reykjavik
5.0 (2 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 25+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Start point
    Reykjavíkurflugvöllur Reykjavík Airport (RKV), Reykjavíkurflugvelli, Reykjavík, Capital Region 102, Iceland (Arrival)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at Höfnin featuring Icelandic delicacies)
    Accommodation

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Reykjavik
    • Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church
    • Visit Harpa Concert Hall
    • Welcome dinner at Höfnin
    Landmarks
    Hallgrímskirkja Church
    Harpa Concert Hall
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  3. Day 2

    Golden Circle to Landmannalaugar

    Golden Circle to Landmannalaugar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Friðheimar greenhouse), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping, Camping

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thingvellir National Park
    • View Geysir hot springs
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Lunch at Friðheimar greenhouse
    • Dip in natural hot springs at Landmannalaugar
    Landmarks
    Thingvellir National Park
    Geysir
    Gullfoss
    Landmannalaugar
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  4. Day 3

    Laugahraun to Lake Álftavatn

    Laugahraun to Lake Álftavatn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Laugahraun lava fields
    • Hike to Hrafntinnusker
    • Trek to Lake Álftavatn
    Landmarks
    Laugahraun lava fields
    Hrafntinnusker
    Lake Álftavatn
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  5. Day 4

    Mælifellssandur to Álftavatnskrókur

    Mælifellssandur to Álftavatnskrókur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 expedition through Mælifellssandur black desert
    • Ascent of Mælifell Mountain
    • Visit Strútur Mountain
    • Soak in Strútslaug geothermal hot spring
    • Trek along Fjallabaksleiðir trail
    • Arrive at Álftavatnskrókur Hut
    Landmarks
    Mælifellssandur
    Mælifell Mountain
    Mýrdalsj\u00f6kull Glacier
    Strútur Mountain
    Strútslaug
    Fjallabaksleiðir trail
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  6. Day 5

    Eldgjá Canyon

    Eldgjá Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Eldgjá Canyon
    Landmarks
    Eldgjá Canyon
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  7. Day 6

    Lake Langisjór to Sveinstindur

    Lake Langisjór to Sveinstindur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek toward Lake Langisjór
    • Trek to Sveinstindur Hut near Peak Sveinstindur
    Landmarks
    Lake Langisjór
    Peak Sveinstindur
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  8. Day 7

    Peak Sveinstindur to Hólaskjól Highland Centre

    Peak Sveinstindur to Hólaskjól Highland Centre
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ascent of Peak Sveinstindur
    • Panoramic views of Lake Langisjór and glaciers
    • Transfer to Hólaskjól Highland Centre
    Landmarks
    Peak Sveinstindur
    Lake Langisjór
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  9. Day 8

    South Coast to Reykjavik

    South Coast to Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Skógarfoss waterfall
    • Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
    • Walk behind Seljalandsfoss curtain
    • Visit Dyrhólaey Black Beach
    • Farewell dinner in Reykjavik
    Landmarks
    Skógarfoss
    Seljalandsfoss
    Dyrhólaey Black Beach
  10. Day 9

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    End point
    Reykjavíkurflugvöllur Reykjavík Airport (RKV), Reykjavíkurflugvelli, Reykjavík, Capital Region 102, Iceland (Departure)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Museum of Iceland
    • Explore Old Harbour area
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Iceland
    Old Harbour

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  • Janaki
    Janaki5.0•April 2025
    I was looking for an adventure that showcased the very best of Iceland without the usual crowds. This trip was...
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    Traveled in July 2024
  • Umer
    Umer5.0•April 2025
    I’m so glad I chose this journey over the traditional Golden Circle and day hikes. It still captured the cultural and...
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    Traveled in July 2024

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