Landmannalaugar Pearl of the Highlands - 3 Day Tour
Three Day Hike to the wonders of Landmannalaugar.
- Duration: 3 Days
- Moderate
- Electronic voucher
- Pickup available
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Description
This tour includes a hike along Frostastadavatn Lake side to the ill-named Ljótipollur (Ugly Puddle), an incredible red crater filled with bright-blue water. Experience the most colorful volcano of Brennisteinsalda covered in steaming vents and sulfur deposits. This trip also offers to chance to climb on Suðuhámur (920 m above sea level), a mountain rich in liparit mineral while going through Vondugil Canyon. Enjoy an amazing view over Landmannalaugar´s geothermal area from a top of Bláhnúkur, circa 60000 years old blue-greenish volcano. After spending time hiking, our idea of a perfect cure includes a relaxing bath in the steaming area of a natural pool nearby. Our Three Day Trekking Trip to one of the most geothermal active areas of Iceland is the ideal trip for avid hikers and outdoors enthusiasts. Landmannalaugar is the official starting point for the famous Laugavegur Trek- one of the world's top 20 hikes according to National Geographic.
The tour starts by the Reykjavík tourist info at the City Hall which is within walking distance of most hotels and guesthouses in central Reykjavík. After introductions we board the scheduled bus that takes us to Landmannalaugar. From Reykjavik we drive inland through the beautiful Thjórsárdalur valley, named after the river Thjórsá and the longest river in Iceland, towards Hekla Volcano. Passing extensive lava fields from previous eruptions we approach the Landmannalaugar area with its amazing peaks. After our lunch we will set on 10 km hike to ill-named Ljótipollur (Ugly Puddle) Lake qualified among 42 of the World´s Most Beautiful Crater Lakes. An incredible red crater filled with bright -blue water and real eye-candy. And in the evening you will enjoy a relaxing bath moment at the natural steaming hot spring bath.
What’s included
Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
Accommodation
All Meals
English Speaking Licensed Adventure Guide
All Required Safety Equipment
Free WiFi on Board Your Bus
What do I need to 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
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
Pain killers such as aspirin or ibuprofen
Hiking poles
Gaiters
Camera, batteries, memory card
Book Headlamp for trips in late season, after august 10th. Earplugs/Sleep mask
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