Highlights of Iceland via Laugavegur Trail

Iceland's Laugavegur Trail

DA
Dash Adventures LLC
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4 reviews
Aug 25 - 30, 2024
Group size: 4 - 6
Highlights of Iceland via Laugavegur Trail
Iceland's Laugavegur Trail

Dash Adventures LLC
  • Email address verified
4 reviews

Aug 25 - 30, 2024
Group size: 4 - 6

About this trip

Come join Guinness World Record holder and Mount Everest climber Dave Ashley on a journey through Iceland's volcanic interior!  Explore glacier fed lakes, deep canyons and hidden waterfalls on Icelands Laugavegur trail.

What’s included

  • Trip Leaders
    Dave Ashley and Shelley Johannesen serve as trip leaders so you can relax and enjoy the views while they navigate the trail.
  • Ground Transfer
    Round trip bus service from downtown Reykjavík to the trek start, and from the trek end back to Reykjavík. This special 4x4 bus will cross multiple glacial streams!
  • Camping permits
    5 nights of camping permits along the trekking route.
  • Hot showers
    2 hot showers during the trek. Additional showers available at extra cost.

What’s not included

  • International Flights
    Clients are responsible for their flights to and from Iceland.
  • Airport Transfers
    Clients are responsible for bus or rental car transport from Keflavik airport to downtown Reykjavik.
  • Lodging
    Clients are responsible for lodging in Reykjavík.
  • Trekking food and gear
    Clients are responsible for their own trekking gear including tent, sleeping system, food, and water.
  • Insurance
    Clients are responsible for having travel and rescue insurance.

Available Packages

Iceland's Laugavegur Trail 5 day Trek
$999
Deposit:$250

Itinerary

Day 1
REYKJAVIK - LANDMANNALAUGAR

Your adventure begins meeting Dave and Shelley at the Reykjavik BSÍ Bus Terminal at 0615.  It's an early morning, but there is so much sunlight during the month of August in Iceland!  Next we'll catch the bus at 0630 for the 4 hour ride to Ladmannalaugar.   The road itself is amazing — you’ll pass one of the most active volcanoes in Iceland, Hekla, called “The Gateway to Hell,” which erupted every 10-15 years throughout the last century. 

Once you reach Landmannalaugar, you'll embark on the Laugavegur trail and trek through the most unique and varied landscapes of Iceland. Today you’ll pass the Laugahraun lava field, vibrantly colored Vondugil canyon and the green Graenagil gorge. We'll have the option to enjoy laying in a natural hot spring, then we'll camp out under the stars while we get to know each other better, and relax in the serenity of Icelandic nature. 

Hiking distance: 8 km / 4.9 mi
Walking time: 4 hours
Elevation gain: 470 m / 1540 ft

Your Organizer


DA
Dash Adventures LLC
4 reviews
Dash Adventures is a small business for climbing and trekking. It's owned by Dave Ashley, a retired military officer, now a mountain climber and adventure racer. Dave has climbed the highest point on all 7 continents (including Mount Everest) and the highest point in all 50 US states twice. Outside of climbing, Dave has mountain biked the Great Divide trail from Canada to Mexico and won the US National Championship in Adventure Racing in 2019, Master's category. He currently lives in the Western US.

Reviews

I had an exceptional experience with Dash Adventures. Dave's judgment was spot-on in choice of guides; the food from Alteeza was wonderful and purposeful - beyond anything I could have expected at altitude; every day's efforts and activities were geared toward fulfilling the ultimate goal while also having fun and making friends; Dave shared his wealth of knowledge and experience; and the list could go on. Surprisingly, it also seems to have been a complete neural reset (in addition to being a meaningful experience in a multitude of other ways). I highly recommend high altitude trekking, especially Mount Kilimanjaro - and doing it with Dash Adventures.
By Crystal A for Mount Kilimanjaro on Oct 07, 2024
Dash Adventure’s trips replenish my soul like nothing else can. Being immersed in the beautifully challenging landscape with real people is, for me, a miraculous mix of perfection. Thank you Dave and Shelley for your leadership, care, patience and humor. Again, my life is changed!
By Meg T for Highlights of Iceland via Laugavegur Trail on Sep 02, 2024
Outstanding professionals with extensive knowledge which was shared with the group to make the trip a success. I trusted my safety with Dash Adventures and they exceeded my expectations. On top of all of this, they are wonderful people who made it a fun trip and I now consider them to be friends! Don’t hesitate to use Dash Adventures for your next adventure!!!
By David S for Highpointer Speaker Series #2 Wyoming on Jul 11, 2024
Perfect weather, perfect group. Would consider another trip with Dave and Shelley again.
By Daniel k for Highpointer Speaker Series #1 Montana on Jul 08, 2024