Iceland Backpacking Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Hike the legendary Laugavegur Trek
- Hike one of National Geographics best hikes
- Explore Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
- Puffin tour
- Explore the area the inspired Tolkien to write Lord of the Rings
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Trip includes
- Lodging
- Ground Transportation
- Puffin Watching Cruise
- Golden Circle Tour
- Blue Lagoon Comfort Package (Admission, Towel, 1Free Drink)
- All required rental gear (Backpack, Sleeping Bag, Trekking Poles)
- Hut Fees
- All ON TRAIL meals
- Licensed English-Speaking Guides
- Gift Package
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Itinerary
Arrive and head straight to the Blue Lagoon
Check into your hotel room and relax or tour Reykjavik
Rejoin the group for a guided city walk and dinner
Golden Circle Tour
We leave Reykjavik and visit Thingvellir , Geysir, and Gullfoss, with a stop for lunch at a geothermally powered greenhouse that includes a private tour.
Depart For The Laugavegur Trek
Hike from Landmannalaugar to Hrafntinnusker
Distance: 7.5 miles
Overall climb: 1,540
Stay in a geothermally heated hut and enjoy a hot meal prepared by your guides
Hike from Hrafntinnusker to Álftavatn
Distance: 7.5 miles
Overall descent: 1,610’
Stay in a geothermally heated hut (WITH HOT SHOWERS) and enjoy a hot meal prepared by your guides Optional day hike to the summit of Mt Brauhaus.
Hike from Álftavatn to Emstrur
Distance: 10 miles
Overall descent: 130’
Stay in a geothermally heated hut (WITH HOT SHOWERS) and enjoy a hot meal prepared by your guides
Optional day hike to Markarfljót Canyon
Hike from Emstrur to Þórsmörk
Distance: 10.5 miles
Overall descent: 985’
Complete trek and return to Reykjavik Celebration dinner in Reykjavik!
Puffin Watching Boat Tour
Tour Reykjavik and Shop for Souvenirs
Farewell Dinner
Enjoy the morning in Reykjavik before departing for Keflavik airport in the early afternoon
Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- 4 nights in a 4 star hotel and 3 nights in mountain huts.
- 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 3 Dinners
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