In Landmanallaugur you’ll stay in a classic Icelandic mountain hut in mixed, dormitory-style accommodation. The hut has basic amenities, such as furnaces for heating and gas stoves for cooking, and the surrounding scenery is nothing short of epic. There is a thermal pool a few moment's walk from the hut and you'll often be able to view the northern lights from the hut at this time of year.

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The last night of your trip will be in Reykjavik at Hotel Leifur Eiríksson, an authentic heritage building set right in the center of Reykjavík. The hotel is on Skólavörðustígur; one of the most sought-after streets in the city and dotted with various galleries and designer shops. Across the street from the hotel is the iconic church and Reykjavík's most famous landmark, Hallgrímskirkja. Breakfast is included here on your final day of the trip.

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In Landmanallaugur you’ll stay in a classic Icelandic mountain hut in mixed, dormitory-style accommodation. The hut has basic amenities, such as furnaces for heating and gas stoves for cooking, and the surrounding scenery is nothing short of epic. There is a thermal pool a few moment's walk from the hut and you'll often be able to view the northern lights from the hut at this time of year.

The last night of your trip will be in Reykjavik at Hotel Leifur Eiríksson, an authentic heritage building set right in the center of Reykjavík. The hotel is on Skólavörðustígur; one of the most sought-after streets in the city and dotted with various galleries and designer shops. Across the street from the hotel is the iconic church and Reykjavík's most famous landmark, Hallgrímskirkja.  Breakfast is included here on your final day of the trip. 

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You should be reasonably fit and happy being on the move for 5-6 hours each day. No previous skiing experience is needed.

All meals are included during your time in Landmannalaugar, while in Reykjavik your breakfasts are included, leaving you to explore the cafes and restaurants for lunch and dinner.
Breakfasts will be porridge, muesli, bread, jam, cheese, ham, plus tea and coffee. For packed lunches, you'll make sandwiches from various ingredients, including Icelandic flatbread, pâté, salami, cheese, peanut butter, and smoked salmon. Snack items include biscuits, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, fruits, and energy bars. We recommend you pack a lunch box to avoid having squashed sandwiches each day in your backpack! Evening meals at the mountain hut are prepared by the guide with some help from the group. You can expect dishes such as vegetable soups, Atlantic wolffish in a creamy sauce with rice and vegetables, pasta carbonara with bread and salad, grilled lamb, potatoes, vegetables and corn. Desserts can be things like chocolate cake or fresh fruit with Icelandic yoghurt.
Vegans and vegetarians can be accommodated on this trip. Please let your host know in advance.

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Your host will pick you up on arrival on Day 1 and transfer you to your accommodation in Reykjavik. On the last day of the trip, your host will transfer you back to Keflavik Airport in time for your onward flight.

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3 nights in a Reykjavik guesthouse and 3 nights in a cosy mountain refuge

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3 nights in a Reykjavik guesthouse and 3 nights in a cosy mountain refuge

Airport transfers to and from Keflavik Airport and everything in between

Head to Iceland’s capital Reykjavik. After checking into your guesthouse, set off and explore the city. There is a huge array of quaint bars, cafes, art museums and churches.

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Day 1

Today is your adventure ski school! You'll head to a ski area, a short drive outside Reykjavik, for a training session on Nordic skiing. Your trainer will teach you how to steer, brake and keep your balance while moving across the snow. Expect plenty of fun and laughter as you get used to your new mode of transport, while learning everything you'll need to take with you into the highlands tomorrow. Later on, you'll have some free time to explore Reykjavik and soak up the last bits of civilisation that you'll see for a few days.

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Introduction to Nordic skiing and soak up Reykjavik

Day 2

An early start today as you jump into a 4x4 for the spectacular journey deep into Iceland's interior. After 3 hours of winding roads through remote lava fields and snowcapped hills, the dirt road comes to an end. With your mountain hut base still 23 km away, you'll continue the journey on skis. Ski through lava fields and up over the Hnausar pass, rewarding you with a long, gradual and easy descent to the lake Frostastaðavatn and on to your mountain hut base in the heart of Landmannalaugar. After your epic journey to the base, you can celebrate with a dip in the thermal pools and spend the evening looking out for the northern lights.

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Head for the highlands

Day 3

Wake up in the otherworldly, snow-covered volcanic landscape and spend the day exploring Ljótipollur: an enormous crater, made by a series of enormous eruptions more than 600 years ago. Home to an impressive lake and steep, rocky walls of black and red - you'll get a glimpse of these deep colours through the blanket of snow. Your loop continues on to the mountain Kirkjufell, before heading back to the hut for a well-earned drink and another evening of thermal bathing and night sky displays.

Explore Ljótipollur crater

Day 4

After a big mountain hut breakfast, you'll get your ski gear on ready for a light ascent through the hills of Brennisteinsalda, passing a series of steam vents on the brow of the hill to reach the hot springs of Stórihver. Here, the serene and silent landscape is split by a bewildering roar. The noise comes from a vast opening that sends out huge plumes of vapour. Sadly there is no bathing at the Stórihver hot springs, as the water is boiling hot. If the weather allows, you'll continue further on skis to the ice caves of Hrafntinnusker, arcing around the mountain to reach a small hut at an altitude of almost 1100m. From there, enjoy another easy descent back to your base for - you guessed it - hot spring baths and the celestial disco overhead.

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Stórihver hot springs and the ice caves of Hrafntinnusker

Day 5

Say goodbye to the Landmannalaugar hut as you strap on your skis for the final time, heading north through the
lava fields of Dómadalur towards lake Eskihlíðarvatn. From there you'll make it back to the road at Sigalda, where a 4x4 is waiting to take you back to Reykjavík. You'll arrive back at the capital in the late afternoon, ready for a celebratory beer or two.

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Ski and 4x4 back to Reykjavik

Day 6

Time to bid Iceland farewell as you are picked up at your accommodation for the short trip to Keflavik Airport, in time for your onward flight.

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Goodbye Iceland

Day 7

Head to Iceland’s capital Reykjavik. After checking into your guesthouse, set off and explore the city. There is a huge array of quaint bars, cafes, art museums and churches.


Today is your adventure ski school! You'll head to a ski area, a short drive outside Reykjavik, for a training session on Nordic skiing. Your trainer will teach you how to steer, brake and keep your balance while moving across the snow. Expect plenty of fun and laughter as you get used to your new mode of transport, while learning everything you'll need to take with you into the highlands tomorrow. Later on, you'll have some free time to explore Reykjavik and soak up the last bits of civilisation that you'll see for a few days.

An early start today as you jump into a 4x4 for the spectacular journey deep into Iceland's interior. After 3 hours of winding roads through remote lava fields and snowcapped hills, the dirt road comes to an end. With your mountain hut base still 23 km away, you'll continue the journey on skis.  Ski through lava fields and up over the Hnausar pass, rewarding you with a long, gradual and easy descent to the lake Frostastaðavatn and on to your mountain hut base in the heart of Landmannalaugar. After your epic journey to the base, you can celebrate with a dip in the thermal pools and spend the evening looking out for the northern lights. 


Wake up in the otherworldly, snow-covered volcanic landscape and spend the day exploring Ljótipollur: an enormous crater, made by a series of enormous eruptions more than 600 years ago. Home to an impressive lake and steep, rocky walls of black and red - you'll get a glimpse of these deep colours through the blanket of snow. Your loop continues on to the mountain Kirkjufell, before heading back to the hut for a well-earned drink and another evening of thermal bathing and night sky displays.  

After a big mountain hut breakfast, you'll get your ski gear on ready for a light ascent through the hills of Brennisteinsalda, passing a series of steam vents on the brow of the hill to reach the hot springs of Stórihver.  Here, the serene and silent landscape is split by a bewildering roar. The noise comes from a vast opening that sends out huge plumes of vapour. Sadly there is no bathing at the Stórihver hot springs, as the water is boiling hot.   If the weather allows, you'll continue further on skis to the ice caves of Hrafntinnusker, arcing around the mountain to reach a small hut at an altitude of almost 1100m. From there, enjoy another easy descent back to your base for - you guessed it - hot spring baths and the celestial disco overhead.  

Say goodbye to the Landmannalaugar hut as you strap on your skis for the final time, heading north through the
lava fields of Dómadalur towards lake Eskihlíðarvatn. From there you'll make it back to the road at Sigalda, where a 4x4 is waiting to take you back to Reykjavík. You'll arrive back at the capital in the late afternoon, ready for a celebratory beer or two. 

Time to bid Iceland farewell as you are picked up at your accommodation for the short trip to Keflavik Airport, in time for your onward flight. 

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Discover the basics of Nordic skiing before setting of to explore the remote volcanic landscapes and geothermal wonders of Landmannalaugar

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Learn how to explore and navigate snow-covered landscapes using Nordic skis, before embarking on a unique adventure deep into the Icelandic highlands

Glide through otherwordly volcanic scenes from your mountain hut base, seeing the terrain shift from snow-filled gorges and canyons to craters and lava fields

Soak in geo-thermal hot springs, a stone's throw from your mountain hut and keep a lookout for the spectacular northern lights

Learn how to explore and navigate snow-covered landscapes using Nordic skis, before embarking on a unique adventure deep into the Icelandic highlands

Glide through otherwordly volcanic scenes from your mountain hut base, seeing the terrain shift from snow-filled gorges and canyons to craters and lava fields

Soak in geo-thermal hot springs, a stone's throw from your mountain hut and keep a lookout for the spectacular northern lights

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