August 1 - 7, 2026

HardWin Vacations - Iceland

Reykjaví, Iceland Option A, Option B

Registration closes: Wed, Jul 1 @ 11:59PM GMT

Guided hut-to-hut trail running across Iceland's Highlands

If Iceland’s been on your list—this is the way to do it. In one unforgettable week we’ll run the country’s most iconic line: Landmannalaugar → Þórsmörk → Skógar. Rhyolite mountains painted in impossible colors, warm steam drifting across singletrack, birch-lined valleys, braided rivers, and the waterfall parade into Skógafoss. It’s the best of the Highlands—without the guesswork.

This isn’t a race. It’s a guided hut-to-hut adventure for strong hikers/runners who love moving through big landscapes with good people. Daily mileage sits ~15–17 miles (5-8 hours) with A/B options most days so you can push or savor. We regroup, we eat, we laugh, we soak tired legs, and we finish as a team.

What Makes It Special

  • The route: Landmannalaugar’s rainbow ridges - the quiet of Álftavatn - the green hug of Þórsmörk - the famed Fimmvörðuháls ridge into Skógar.
  • The logistics: Huts reserved, porter for one duffel, lunch sandwiches each hiking day, hut breakfasts and dinners, and a final hotel night in Skógar. You bring your personal trail snacks; we handle the rest.
  • The crew: Small group (10–12) with HardWin guides who keep the day smooth and the group together. We carry GPS emergency devices and minimal first-aid, brief every morning, and adapt for weather—safely.

Choose Your Package

Option A - Full Guided Package (Everything but flights)

Price: $3,200 per person

What's Included
  • Airport shuttle transfers on arrival and departure (KEF ↔ Reykjavík)
  • Highland bus Reykjavík → Landmannalaugar (Day 2) and Skógar → Reykjavík (Day 6
  • 3 hotel nights (Reykjavík + Hotel Skógafoss) & 3 hut nights (Álftavatn, Volcano Huts, etc.) Double Occupancy. If you want your own room we can add this in for an additional cost.
  • Meals during the hut segment: breakfasts, lunch sandwiches each hiking day, and hut dinners (runners bring personal on-trail snacks/calories)
  • Porter service for luggage to remote huts
  • Daily guided trail runs (~15–17 miles main option); guides have GPS emergency devices and minimal first-aid gear
  • Welcome group dinner, park/trail fees, on-trip logistical support
Not Included
  • Flights
  • Required travel insurance
  • Reykjavík restaurant meals (1–2 dinners when returning from the trail
  • Any meals outside the hut segment
  • Personal on-trail snacks/calories
  • Personal gear/clothing
  • Any private vehicle rental or fuel (optional add-on upon request)

Option B - Hike, Hut, and Meals Only Package (You handle transport)

Price: $2,200 per person

What's Included
  • 3 hut nights on the route (Álftavatn, Þórsmörk/Volcano Huts, etc.)
  • 1 hotel night in Skógar (double occupancy)
  • Meals during the hut segment: breakfasts, lunch sandwiches each hiking day, and hut dinners (runners bring personal on-trail snacks/calories)
  • Porter service for one soft duffel to huts
  • Daily guided trail runs (~15–17 miles main option); guides carry GPS emergency devices and minimal first-aid gear
  • Park/trail fees, hut reservations, on-trip logistical support
You Arrange (Option B)
  • Transport to Landmannalaugar (meet-up on Day 2)
  • Transport from Skógar at trip end
  • Any Reykjavík hotels/meals before/after the trek
  • Flights, required travel insurance, personal gear/clothing, on-trail snacks

Dates & Daily Flow (Both Options)

  • Fri, Aug 1 — Reykjavík arrivals, hotel check-in, evening welcome + safety brief
  • Sat, Aug 2 — Transfer to Landmannalaugar (hot-spring soak optional)
  • Sun, Aug 3 — Run to Álftavatn Hut (~15–17 mi; shorter option available)
  • Run to Þórsmörk / Volcano Huts (~15 mi; river fords, birch groves)
  • Fimmvörðuháls pass to Skógar (~15–16 mi; waterfall descent) ? Skógar hotel
  • Wed, Aug 6 — Option A: bus to Reykjavík + recovery + farewell dinner • Option B: depart on your own from Skógar (or add personal days)
  • Thu, Aug 7 — Option A: airport shuttle to KEF • Option B: free day / flights on your own
  • Weather gates & alternates: If Highlands access or river levels are unsafe, we pivot to South Coast classics on the same dates. Safety first.

Fitness, Terrain & Gear

  • Expect 5–7 hours/day on volcanic singletrack: climbs, technical footing, and cold creek crossings.
  • Not a race—A/B route options most days; smart regroup points and conservative river criteria.
  • Required essentials: waterproof jacket and pants, warm midlayer (fleece/puffy), wicking base, hat/beanie, gloves; trail shoes with real lugs (bring 2 pairs if possible); neoprene socks recommended; running vest (1.5–2L), soft flasks, electrolytes, personal trail snacks; headlamp, foil blanket, whistle, blister kit/first aid, phone in waterproof pouch. Will go over the exact materials you need on future calls and in documents.
  • Hut kit: lightweight sleeping bag, earplugs, towel/sandals, EU plug adapter (Type F), power bank.

Refund Policy


  • Fully refundable within 30 days of booking if your trip start is >90 days away. After 30 days, deposits are non-refundable. If you book within 90 days of departure, full payment is due and the 30-day full-refund grace doesn’t apply.

  • Refund timeline (you cancel):

    • 61–90 days before departure: 50% of total trip cost refunded.

    • 60 days or fewer: No refunds.




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