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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