Iceland 2023: Iceland Laugavegur Trek for Women 60+

Reykjavík, Iceland

GE
199 reviews
Jul 23 - 29, 2023
Group size: 10 - 15
Iceland 2023: Iceland Laugavegur Trek for Women 60+
Reykjavík, Iceland

199 reviews

$3,495
Deposit: $695
Jul 23 - 29, 2023
Group size: 10 - 15

About this trip

Iceland Women’s Hiking Adventure Tour is a 40-mile thru-hike from the hot springs of Landmannalauger to the lush green forests of Thorsmork in the highlands of southern Iceland! You may never be able to pronounce the name, but the adventure will be unforgettable.


Our Women’s Iceland Thru Hiking Adventure Tour Laugavegur Trek is a 40 mile hike over 5 days (plus pre/post hike lodging) from the hot springs of  Landmannalaugar, across extreme environments of the southern highlands, to the forested valley of  Þórsmörk (thorsmork).  


Women ages 60ish and older are invited to join our team as we trek across the beautiful souther highlands in Iceland. 


The landscape is so varied and other worldly, you just might think you were on another planet.

Traverse rainbow, rhyolite mountains down into steaming geothermal areas that give way to bubbling mud pools surrounded by vibrant green lime colored moss. Trek through valleys of obsidian (Dragon Glass to all you Game of Thrones fans), and walk over snow, ford glacial rivers, and across an expansive lava sand desert on our Women’s Iceland Thru Hiking Adventure Tour.

Be rewarded with the feeling of accomplishment on our Iceland Women’s Hiking Adventure Tour, knowing that you achieved your goal each day! Celebrate and laugh with your adventure buddies as you sit around the table at night sharing homemade meals, and your stories at the end of each day on our Iceland Women’s Hiking Adventure Tour.


Oh, friend….there will be stories on this epic Women’s Iceland Thru Hiking Adventure Tour!


All of the planning has been done for you. This trip is fully supported with pre-trip preparation and a detailed packing list. Carry only a day pack with personal gear. Hot breakfast and dinners are prepared at mountain huts each night. Luggage is transferred between huts for you. The trail  is challenging, but not impossible or technical. All you need for are to invest in a few pieces of good personal gear such as: gortex rain jacket and pants, trekking poles, hiking boots, back pack, non-cotton base layers.


Who should sign up for our Women’s Iceland Thru Hiking Adventure Tour?

You must love hiking and you must be confident that you can get yourself from point A to point B each day on your own two feet. This trip is open to women who do not have any experience thru-hiking. Some mountain hiking experience carrying a backpack is required in various weather conditions, and you must be an active person, willing to prepare your body for the experience.


We walk 6-7 hours per day, or about 7-10 miles. Maximum elevation is 3,400 ft and is covered within the first two days of hiking. The third day is rolling with short, steep climbs. The final stretch is mostly flat with little elevation gain. The fifth day is hiking the trails around Thorsmork. The trails are foot paths with loose gravel, rocks, sand, mud, and possibly snow.. Total accumulative elevation for the hike is 6000ft over 5 days.




Ready for adventure!

This is a challenging trip but not impossible. The varied terrain (loose gravel, dirt, mud, snow) steep ascents and decents, combined with the varied weather make this hike moderate to strenuous for most. 


Recommended for those that are physically active and have some experience with hiking at least 5 hours in mountainous terrain with a backpack. 

Zoom Informational Meeting

Informational Meeting Replay


We hosted an informational presentation about this trip. The recording can be found HERE

Where do we stay?

2 night in a 3-Star Hotel in Reykjavik 

4 nights in mountain huts! These huts are dormitory style and small. The huts can accommodate up to 50 people (depending on the hut) with 10- 16 people per dorm room, wing, or cabin. There will be travelers from all over the world staying at the huts as well as people camping outside the hut. 


Beds are limited and participants will have to share a mattress with another participant. There could be men and women not in our group sharing our room.

Supplemental Information

There are many more details about the trek. Click here for the packing list and supplmental information. 


Trip Leader Info:

This trip is being led by a local Icelandic guide and Green Edventures Trip Leader, Cynthia. Learn more about Cynthia Here.

Pricing

Early Bird Price: $3495
April 15th $3595
Deposit: $695


Price does not include airfare, two dinners, and gratuity. 


Service Fees & Payment Methods

Green Edventures does not charge a service fee. We use a third party merchant service called WeTravel and they use the credit card processor Stripe. 


Credit Card

WeTravel will add a service fee to the total amount of your trip if you pay with a credit card. Credit Cards fees: 2.9% (Amex: 3.9%). This is a bank fee not Green Edventures. 


ACH / Checking Account 

If you set up your payment method to be withdrawn from your checking account there are no fees. 


You can change your payment method at any time in your WeTravel Account. 


GREEN EDVENTURES POLICIES

What’s included

  • Local Guide
    5 days
  • Tour Leader
    7 days
  • Bus Transfer
    Public transport to Landmannalaugar and from Þórsmörk
  • Most meals
    Meals breakfast day 2 to lunch day 6, and breakfast day 7.
  • Reykjavik Lodging
    Pre/Post Trip Lodging in twin double rooms (2 nights)
  • Mountain Huts
    4 nights, dormitory style
  • Luggage Transfer
    between mountain huts throughout the trek
  • Airport Transfer Day 7
    Reykjavik - KEF
  • Entrance to Blue Lagoon
    Day 7

What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Airport Transfer
    Day 1: KEF - Reykjavik
  • Some Meals
    Day 1 and Day 6 (dinner),
  • Sleeping Bag
    Rental available
  • Trekking Poles
  • Gratuities
    $200
  • Personal Expenses
    Showers at huts, snacks, souvenirs
  • Travel Insurance
  • COVID testing
    if required.

Available Packages

Trip Price
$3,495
Deposit: $695

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Iceland - Explore Reykjavik

 Arrival at Keflavik airport anytime that is most convenient and economical for you. Transfer to Reykjavik is not included but we will help participants arrange transportation. Spend the day walking around Reykjavik and visit museums. 


Pre-hike meeting and orientation.


Dinner in town (not included). Overnight at Reykavik. 


Note: Once the trip is confirmed, an option pre-tour add on will be offered to visit some of the waterfalls and sites of the South Coast. Last year, the cost was approximately $400 per person and included an extra night's stay in Reykjavik.

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Green Edventures Eco Tours & Expeditions
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Reviews

I can’t say enough good things about this trip! My students and I had an amazing time, and we learned so much. First, kudos to the staff of Green Edventures: Tara, Tracey, Carrie. They were thorough, responsive, patient, and supportive throughout the trip planning process. We felt well prepared for travel and very safe and cared for. They were also open to helping us customize the trip and make it our own, from altering the itinerary to ramping up the rigor of the academic curriculum. In the end, we curated a program that was academically challenging, with just the right amount of relaxation and fun. Aimee, our Green Edventures trip leader (and original author of the program) was extraordinary. She was involved in much of the trip planning process, designed our curriculum, and was our on-site coordinator and trip leader in Roatan. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious, her knowledge invaluable. She learned all of my students' names within hours, and quickly made an impression on them that will last a lifetime. She was the beating heart of our week in Roatan. In Roatan, our time at the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences was remarkable, educational, and galvanizing, primarily due to the expertise of our RIMS educational coordinator, Jennifer. Her passion for marine biology and years of experience on the reefs of Roatan engaged and inspired my students during both class work and field work. The facilities at RIMS are minimal but more than sufficient. Our home for the week, Anthony’s Key Resort, was an idyllic spot. We stayed in the Key Bungalows, and they were comfortable and spotless. The food was delicious, plentiful, and varied, with something for everyone. But above all, the staff at AKR, across the board, is EXCEPTIONAL, some of the best I have ever experienced. Kind, courteous, welcoming, accommodating, they consistently went above and beyond, exceeding my expectations at every turn. I would go back there for a personal vacation (and I just might)! Overall, I highly recommend this program and Green Edventures. It was the trip of a lifetime!
By Colleen K for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 26, 2025
Big thank you to Tara and Ingibörg for creating a wonderful trip. Ingigörd took us to some hidden gems within her country. If your soul needs to be recharged, this itinerary is for you. We started with reflection and clarity at a studio with Reiki Master Svava Brooks. We visited many hot springs and pools during our visit, each with it's own unique vibe. Everyday was an adventure while learning about natural energy flow, synchronizing our breathing for our mindfulness practice. We were lucky enough to enjoy The Northern Lights several times. There was even a sound healing session in a yurt! I experienced a dip in the Artic ocean, which was exhilarating and a session with a floatation therapist in a pool. The best outcome of this trip was meeting like minded people and witnessing everyone's transformation on our final day.
By Kim T for 2025: Iceland Women's Hot Springs, Mindfulness & Northern Lights Tour on Mar 25, 2025
The resort was beautiful and the staff were great. I felt like I learned a lot.
By Kathleen L for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 18, 2025
We had an amazing time; great accommodations and phenomenal work from Jennifer and especially Aimee. 10/10 across the board; I only wish we had done less touristy activities, like visiting the animals on the last day or taking photos with dolphins doing tricks. We are here for science, after all! Same goes for the lackluster trip to Maya Key. Others in the group share that sentiment. Food was astounding; the resort staff and RIMS staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
By Georgie L for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 17, 2025
Had a great time, fun group, dinners were fantastic. Saw lots of wildlife, beautiful location. Great speakers each evening, very informative.
By Theresa R for 2025: Women's Yellowstone Winter Wolves Wildlife Adventure on Feb 16, 2025
Hi Theresa! thank you so much for going on your second Green Edventures tour and for signing up for Peru this fall!! I appreciate you taking the time to share your review of the tour last week and even happier to know you had a great time!!!
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References

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By Amanda A on 20 Feb, 2025
I went on an amazing trip with Tara to Baja, Mexico in 2020. This was a dream trip for me being a wildlife lover. It was incredible to be able to swim with whale sharks and sea lions and get up close with gray whales. Camping on the beach was amazing. We had a great group of women and everyone vibed well and all of the tour guides including Tara, Alex and Chabello were so fun, friendly and helpful every step of the way. The food was great at the campsite and at the restaurants we got to try. When our trip plans initially got derailed waiting on a negative Covid test and we had to get a different flight, Tara did everything in her power to accommodate us and make sure we got to enjoy every part of the trip, including setting us up with another whale shark swimming tour after we had missed the initial one with the group, and she spent time waiting for us to finish before leaving for the airport. I definitely recommend Green Edventures, especially the Baja Mexico trip!
By Katie M on 14 Feb, 2022
I just returned from the Wisconsin Women's Tour and couldn't have asked for a better trip! For me, the amount and type of activity were perfect. Who know there was so much to discover practically in my own backyard?
By Cynthia Casey W on 22 Oct, 2020