Landmannalaugar Pearl of the Highlands - 3 days/2 nights 2019

Landmannalaugar Pearl of the Highlands - 3 days/2 nights 2019


Accommodation in mountain hut.

Three Day Tour to the southwest wonders of Landmannalaugar. A true realm of Icelandic nature revealing endless beauty and hiking possibilities.

Along Frostastadavatn Lake side to the ill-named Ljótipollur (Ugly Puddle), an incredible red crater filled with bright-blue water. Learning about the most colorful volcano of Brennisteinsalda covered in steaming vents and sulphur deposits. Hike up to Suðurnámur (920 m above sea level) a mountain rich in liparit mineral while going through Vondugil Canyon. Enjoying a breathtaking view on a whole Landmannalaugar's geothermal area from a top of Bláhnúkur, circa 60000 years old blue-greenish volcano and combining all of your hikes with a perfect cure of a steaming stream of a natural pool of Landmannalaugar. Our Three Day Trekking Tour to one of the most geothermal active areas of Iceland is ideal for hikers and lovers of nature.

HT24 Map

HT24 Map

AVAILABLE:
June 18 to September 10

DURATION:
3 days, 2 nights

TOUR ID:
HT24

Included

    Transport from one of the meeting points stated in Other Info
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    Guiding Service
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    Accommodation in mountain huts
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    Meals
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Not Included

    Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Reykjavik
    Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour

Itinerary

Day 1. Frostastaðavatn Lake - Ljótipollur


The tour starts by the Reykjavík tourist info at Reykjavik's City Hall (Ráðhúsið) by Tjörnin pond at 7.00 a.m. It's located in downtown Reykjavik and within walking distance from most hotels, hostels and guesthouses in central Reykjavik. After introductions, we board the bus that takes us to Landmannalaugar. We also offer pick up at selected locations around Reykjavik (see other pick up locations in tour description). From Reykjavik, we drive inland through the beautiful Thjorsardalur valley, named after the river Thjorsa, the longest river in Iceland, going onwards to Hekla Volcano. Passing extensive lava fields from previous eruptions we approach the Landmannalaugar area with its stunning peaks. After our lunch, we will set on a 10 km hike to the ill-named Ljoti pollur Lake, chosen one of the World’s Most Beautiful Crater Lakes. Ljoti pollur is an incredibly beautiful red crater filled with bright-blue water. After the hike, we will enjoy a rejuvenating bath at the natural steaming hot spring of Landamannalaugar.

Hiking Distance: 10-12 km (6-7,50 mi)
Meals included: Lunch, refreshments & dinner.

Day 2. Brennisteinsalda - Vondugil - Suðurnámur Rhyolite Mountain


Today we will hike up to Suðurnámur, 200.000 years old mountain reach in liparit mineral. On the way up to the Suðurnámur you will enjoy numbers of ravines and colorful sights of the area; and on its top a dramatic landscape on the Landmannalaugar´s empire, Kirkjufellið, Laugahraun lava, Bláhnúkur volcano or Brennisteinsalda, the most colorful mountain in Iceland. The day is completely filled with stunning scenes of the Icelandic highlands. In the evening we will have the final chance (at least for now) to soak in the hot springs.

Hiking Distance:11 km (6,84 mi)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, refreshments & dinner.

Day 3. Bláhnúkur Volcano


After our breakfast buffet we will continue on 3,50 hours adventure going up to Bláhnúkur, 60000 years old volcano, with its vast and bluish colored body. A hiking trail leads up to the top of the mountain from which, in good conditions, you will get a fantastic view of five glaciers. Bláhnúkur is one of the best places for panoramic Landmannalaugar´s landscape photography. On the top of the mountain you will easily appreciate the powerful effect of the geodynamic activity on the landscape and your guide will explain you about it. After coming down and a short break we will board a bus back to Reykjavik, where we will arrive around 21:00 o´clock in the city center.

Driving:4 hours
Hiking Distance:7 km (4,35mi) Ascent: 400m (1312´)
Meals included: Breakfast & lunch.

Tour Dates

June 18, 2019 English
June 25, 2019 English Guaranteed
July 02, 2019 English
July 09, 2019 English Guaranteed
July 16, 2019 English Guaranteed
July 23, 2019 English
July 30, 2019 English
August 06, 2019 English Guaranteed
August 13, 2019 English Guaranteed
August 20, 2019 English Guaranteed
August 27, 2019 English Guaranteed
September 03, 2019 English Guaranteed
September 10, 2019 English Guaranteed

Price Information

June 18, 2019 - September 10, 2019:
Price per person 84990 ISK (626 EUR)

Optional

 

Sleeping bag
Price: 3000 ISK (22 EUR)

Special food
Price: 3000 ISK (22 EUR)

Payments & Terms

10% Deposit
Cancellation Policy:
As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we will apply cancellation charges as shown below from the time when written notification of the cancellation is received:
Cancellations with more than 28 days' notice before trip departure: You will be refunded 90% of the total tour price. 10% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of booking and preparing your tour.
Cancellations with less than 28 days' notice before trip departure: You will be refunded 50% of your total tour price. 50% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of cancelling any arrangements made for your tour.
Cancellations with less than 48-hours' notice before trip departure: No refund will be given if tours are cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice, as we will be charged for all costs such as guides, transport etc.

Useful Information: Here you will find other information for this tour.

Duration: 3 days
Level: Easy
Minimum age: 10 years

Accommodation: Mountain Hut in Landmannalaugar

HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Landmannalaugar
  • Ljóti Pollur crater lake (e. Ugly Puddle)
  • Brennisteinsalda mountain
  • Bláhnúkur (e. Blue Peak)
  • Frostaðavatn lake (e. Frostastadavatn)
  • Hot spring bathing
  • Guided group tour
  • Hiking and trekking in Iceland
  • Experienced guide

    Meeting points in Reykjavík are stated below. Please specify once making the booking which location you would like to be picked up at:

    Reykjavik Tourist Information Center at Ráðhúsið (Town Hall) on Vonarstræti
    Hallgrímskirkja Church - Bus Stop no 8
    from Reykjavik Campsite in Front of Reykjavik City Hostel
    *Meeting points outside of Reykjavik:
    Selfoss N1 gas station
    Hella- Bus Stop

    You Bring:
    Hiking boots, good sturdy boots with sufficient ankle support for walking on rough trails. They should have a robust sole and preferably waterproof
    Warm jacket, fleece, primaloft or similar
    Rain jacket with a hood, preferable breathable fabric such as Gore tex or similar
    Rain trousers, preferable breathable fabric such as Gore tex or similar
    Gloves, wool or synthetic, preferable waterproof
    Hiking socks
    Warm hat and/or balaclava
    Backpack for daily use
    Sleeping bag and travel pillow. A light sleeping with no specific temperature rating will be sufficient
    Liner if you rent the sleeping bag
    Bathing suit and towel
    Tooth brush and personal toiletries
    Sunglasses/sunscreen (high protection, the sun in Iceland can be really strong)
    Water bottle
    Small personal first aid kit (compeed and tape for blisters)
    Pain killers such as aspirin or ibuprofen
    DONT FORGET TO BRING EXTRAS OF IMPORTANT HEALTH SUPPLIES OR SPECIAL PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE IN CASE YOU NEED ANY
    Hiking poles
    Gaiters
    Camera, batteries, memory card
    Book
    Headlamp for trips in late season, after august 10th.
    Earplugs/Sleep mask
    Power bank/portable charging device

    It is possible to combine this trip with HT02 - Laugavegur Trekking make it into a 6 days Combo Trip or with HT05 Laugavegur Trekking and Fimmvörðuháls and make it into a 8 days Combo Trip.

    Payment:
    A non refundable deposit of 10%, of the total package price should reach TOURIS within 3 days of confirmation of booking and full payment not later than 6 weeks prior to tour departure. In case of delay on payments, TOURIS will reserve the right to treat this as a cancellation and withdraw its confirmation of the services.
    Every detail regarding the booking must be included, in order for TOURIS to ensure efficiency, including the passengers name, flight information, all accommodation, tours and other services.

    Travel Insurance:
    To avoid dispute in case of cancellation, we strongly recommend that our clients purchase a comprehensive travel insurance in their home country, that covers your cost should you have to cancel your tour. This kind of travel insurance is usually not expensive and it frequently covers other risks too.

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