8 Day Laugavegur Trail, Goðaland & Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike in Huts (Spanish-speaking guided)
by Arctic Yeti Ehf · Glacier hiking · Hiking & trekking · Lagoons & spas · Highlands
- Fine on your own
- Eco-certified
from €2,270 per person
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Duration
8 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
May – Sep
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Start time
Time agreed after booking
Minimum age
8
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 5% of the price within 62 days of departure, rising to 10% within 15 days, then 25% within 3 days.
About this experience
Embark on an epic 6-day self-guided hiking adventure on the Laugavegur trail, taking you from the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar to the lush valley of Þórsmörk, sleeping in tents. This journey offers an impressive diversity of landscapes, starting with the vibrant lava fields of Landmannalaugar and ascending towards Hrafntinnusker, known for its black obsidian deposits and snow-covered landscapes even in summer.
The route continues descending into the Jökultungur valley, with its stunning mountain formations and colorful sediments, to the serene lake Álftavatn, perfect for camping and enjoying the tranquility. We proceed through the Mælifellssandur desert, passing by the solitary Mount Hattafell and the dramatic gorge of the Markarfljót river, to the Emstrur campsite, with views of the Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. The journey culminates in the green valley of Þórsmörk, a natural paradise with dense vegetation and dreamlike landscapes, providing the perfect ending to this unforgettable trek.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this unique trekking adventure in Iceland. Each day on the Laugavegur trail is filled with surprises and natural beauty, guaranteeing unforgettable memories and a deep connection with nature. Discover why this hike is one of the most spectacular in the world.
Description from the operator, Arctic Yeti Ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Reykjavík -> Landmannalaugar
- Day 2: Landmannalaugar -> Hrafntinnusker -> Álftavatn
- Day 3: Álftavatn -> Emstrur
- Day 4: Emstrur -> Þórsmörk Langidalur
- Day 5: Þórsmörk Langidalur -> Þórsmörk Husadalur
- Day 6: Þórsmörk Husadalur -> Reykjavík
Included
- Transfer from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar
- Transfer from Thórsmörk to Reykjavík
- 5 nights of camping (optional tent)
- 6 days of route with self-guided tracking
- Support in English and Spanish during the route
Not included
- Flights
- Food and drinks
- Airport transfers (optional)
- Extra nights of accommodation (optional)
- Night pack with tent, sleeping bag, mat, and sheet (optional)
- Luggage transfer between camps during the routes (optional)
- Showers at campsites
- Cancellation insurance and travel assistance insurance (optional)
Good to know
This trip consists of a self-guided tour through the highlands of Iceland, sleeping in tents. During the booking process, you can choose to add extras to make your journey more comfortable. The available extras are:
- Bus transfer. Keflavík to Reykjavík and vice versa (booked separately)
- Hiking poles
- Night pack (tent, sleeping bag, mat, and sheet)
- Luggage transfer between camps
- Cooking pack (gas stove, dish, cutlery and pot)
- Accommodation for the first and last night in Reykjavík (booked separately)
Cancellation for this tour
Cancelling costs 5% of the price within 62 days of departure, rising to 10% within 15 days, then 25% within 3 days. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Arctic Yeti Ehf decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 8 cannot join this one.
- Not available in winter; the operator runs it roughly May to September.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Arctic Yeti Ehf is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Arctic Yeti Ehf
Read all 22 reviews on Google →Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · a month ago
I have had consistently excellent experiences with this company, both professionally and on a personal level. Everyone I have dealt with has been kind, helpful, reliable, and very easy to communicate with. They have also shown me genuine kindness beyond what I would normally expect, which I greatly appreciate. From a professional perspective, everything has always worked smoothly, and they are dependable and pleasant to deal with. From my own personal experience, I can also say that they treat people with consideration and are willing to help when it matters. A very positive experience overall, and a company I am happy to recommend.
★★★★★ · 3 years ago
It was our pleasure to have a tour with tour provider Arctic Yeti. Absolutely great tour to Landmannalaugar, highly recommend! Amazing, very positive, friendly and attentive to every person in the group guide Javier! The contact person on the telephone was also very helpful.
★★★★★ · a year ago
Great tour
★★★★★ · a month ago
Truly recommend the entire Arctic Yeti team!! Received excellent advice in organizing a BIG motorhome caravan. Always open, always friendly, always available. Wouldn't go to Iceland with anyone else!!
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Best Glacier Hike in Iceland (2026): 5 PicksThe glacier hikes we would book ourselves in Iceland, on Sólheimajökull and in Skaftafell, with real adult prices, departure points and who each one is not for.
- Glacier hike in Iceland: which glacier to bookThree glaciers sell almost the same walk at different prices and distances. Which one fits your route, what 'easy' means, and what blue ice really requires.
- Glacier hike or ice cave: which to bookBetween October and April, book the Skaftafell hike-and-cave combo and get both. The rest of the year, a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull is the better day.
Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
Glacier hiking — questions people ask
Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?
Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.
Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?
Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.
How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?
Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.
What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?
Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.
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