Iceland 2023: Iceland Laugavegur Trek for Women 60+

Reykjavík, Iceland

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

213 reviews

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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Reviews

KT
I just returned from a spectacular Green Edventures Iceland Mindfulness & Multi-Sport Women’s trip in June/July. This was my ninth trip with Green Edventures ... and it did not disappoint! Our trip leader, Emily, was wonderful as was our local guide/driver, Thora. Both are caring, personable and fun and do their best to make it a great trip for everyone! I just can’t say enough about the great itinerary. Iceland has so much to offer and this trip had a nice variety of things we did and places we saw including: many beautiful waterfalls, horseback riding, kayaking, hot springs/pools & cold plunges, churches, hiking trails, morning yoga, seals, puffins, eagles, birds/ducks, volcanic caters, snorkeling the Silfra Fissure, geysirs, Fridheimar Tomato Greenhouse/Lunch, local markets, glaciers, icebergs, Black Beach, basalt columns, sea stacks, Blue Lagoon and ice cream! We were blessed with great weather as well, but were prepared with our rain gear if needed! Our accommodations were all comfortable and unique with everything we needed. Our group was fantastic and there was lots of laughing! It was a perfect get away from everything at home for a short while to recharge and enjoy everything Iceland! I’d highly recommend any Green Edventures trips to anyone. Whether you are a solo traveler or have someone to travel with, this is the perfect solution! I’ve made many new friends on each trip I go on. All the GE trips are well-organized and well-planned. Iceland is a beautiful country!
By Kelly T for Iceland 2025 Women's Mindfulness & Multi Sport Tour on Jul 18, 2025
I had a great time participating in the Iceland Women's Mindfulness and Multisport activity. The other travelers were nice, friendly and easy to get along with. The leader Emily was wonderful, well informed, familiar with the sites we visited and conversant. The guide Thora was best. She was knowledgeable, eager and proud to share her country with us. The itinerary was well thought out and executed. Mornings started with yoga followed by a different activity daily. We saw popular sites, hiked and saw so many waterfalls. Ninety percent of the activities were new to me and I succeeded in them all. We had plenty of access to thermal pools to rest our weary bodies at the end of the day. Accommodations were standard and food was plentiful.
By Tracey B for Iceland 2025 Women's Mindfulness & Multi Sport Tour on Jul 13, 2025
I would highly recommend Green Edventures for this adventure, from superior staff, to well thought out planning. Everything fell in to place nicely. We did the 11 day Northern Curcuit, followed by a Safari with Mantangos Expeditions. I can’t say enough about the passion the crew has for their work, totally enjoyable and Ibwill never forget this adventure. Thank you to all the staff. Momma Zanzibar, aka Terri Cole.
By Theresa C for 2025: Kilimanjaro Women's Northern Circuit Hike (11 days) on Jul 13, 2025
We had a great time wonderful people food was awesome. They took great care of us and hope to be back with another group of kids..
By Tracey F for Baja 2025: Sea of Cortez Adventure McCook High School on Jul 12, 2025
The Iceland tour led by Emily and Thora was terrific. Both women are kind, courteous, safe, and we pretty much knew the details and itinerary each day. The activities were great, the bus and all of the accommodations very comfortable. And to top it off, the group of 9 ladies got along really well. It was a bonding. Iceland is a place with so much natural raw beauty. I’m so glad I went.
By Lori L for Iceland 2025 Women's Mindfulness & Multi Sport Tour on Jul 12, 2025
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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