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Extremely remote trekking in little-visited locations—if these words excite you, the 11-day Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour will too! Spend the first half of the tour hiking along the world-class Laugavegur Trail in southwest Iceland, then fly over the Denmark Strait and experience the rugged and untouched East Greenland backpacking through the fjords. Expect to see a whole spectrum of landscapes, including black-sand deserts, yellow rhyolite mountains, red-rock canyons, freezing seas dotted with icebergs, tall granite peaks, and deep fjords. You’ll trek your way across them all following your qualified guide and spending each night in either mountain huts or two-person tents. If you want to leave your comfort zone behind and head to Iceland and Greenland for an ultimate trekking experience, the Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour awaits.

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Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour

Explore remote Iceland and Greenland on foot
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11 days from $4,975USD
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Duration
11 days
Season
Jul-Aug
Activity
Trekking
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Mountain huts, camping, hostels
Difficulty
Hard (4/5)
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Extremely remote trekking in little-visited locations—if these words excite you, the 11-day Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour will too! Spend the first half of the tour hiking along the world-class Laugavegur Trail in southwest Iceland, then fly over the Denmark Strait and experience the rugged and untouched East Greenland backpacking through the fjords. Expect to see a whole spectrum of landscapes, including black-sand deserts, yellow rhyolite mountains, red-rock canyons, freezing seas dotted with icebergs, tall granite peaks, and deep fjords. You’ll trek your way across them all following your qualified guide and spending each night in either mountain huts or two-person tents. If you want to leave your comfort zone behind and head to Iceland and Greenland for an ultimate trekking experience, the Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour awaits.

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Trip highlights

Trek a total of 118 km across remote and wild hiking regions in Iceland and Greenland.

Visit the third-largest geothermal area in the world in the Landmannalaugar valley.

Hike such remote routes in Greenland that you’re unlikely to see any other people for days (except your group, of course).

Visit an Inuit village in Greenland and learn how they thrive in this remote area.

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Day 1
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Trek to Hrafntinnusker
Welcome to Iceland! Meet your guide and group at the Reykjavík bus station to depart for the trailhead. On the way, you can gaze out the window at the amazing landscapes that you’ll be exploring over the next week. Arrive at Landmannalaugar by noon, have lunch, then head onto the first section of the Laugavegur Trail. This area is in a geothermal hotspot, which you’ll notice as you pass several steaming hot springs. Your first mountain hut accommodation awaits in Hrafntinnusker. Set down your packs and relax as your guides prepare your first Icelandic dinner. Settle into your cozy dorm room for a good night’s sleep.
Distance 12 km, 4–5 hours, 470 m of ascent/descent
Overnight Location Mountain hut
Included Meals Dinner
Day 2
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Trek to Álftavatn Lake
After you wake up, gather for breakfast with your group. Today’s route heads south through the gullies of Jökultungur, packed with hundreds of steaming mineral springs and mud pools. Continue on the path to an exceptional viewpoint to see the vast Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. Arrive at the lakeside hut in Álftavatn by the late afternoon. Take some time this evening to meander around the lake. Then, find a secluded spot and watch a magical sunset. Rest well after dinner, and prepare for a big day tomorrow.
Distance 12 km, 4–5 hours, 490 m of ascent/descent
Overnight Location Mountain hut
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Hike to Emstrur Region
Rise in time for sunrise, then enjoy a hearty breakfast. Heading south on the Laugavegur Trail, you enter into the enchanting black-sand deserts and see a striking green volcano. As you continue, the landscapes will change again as you come across the Emstrur region of rolling green hills with snowy peaks in the background. Before reaching your hut accommodation, stop at the Markafljót Canyon to visit this remarkable cave that cuts into the rock for 200 metres. Once you settle into the hut, have a delicious dinner, and maybe walk out to check out the stars when it gets dark.
Distance 16 km, 6–7 hours, 40 m of ascent/descent
Overnight Location Mountain hut
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Trek to Þórsmörk (Woods of Thor)
After breakfast, you’ll set out for another incredible day of hiking through Icelandic nature. Start the day exploring the valleys and gorges of Emstrur. Admire the changing scenery as you come upon birch forests and fields of colourful blossoms in Þórsmörk. Follow your guides to your hut accommodation for the night, feast on dinner, then hit the hay.
Distance 17 km, 6–7 hours, 300 m of ascent/descent
Overnight Location Mountain hut
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
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Return to Rekjavík
Your legs will get a break today. Start the day on an easy route exploring the nearby trails in Þórsmörk. Your group can choose from a few different options, including the Sönghellir Cave with fantastic acoustics, or hike to the summit of a nearby mountain for some final views of the Laugavegur Trail. In the afternoon, the group returns to Reykjavík for a night in the city before departing for Greenland tomorrow. Spend the night in a guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Distance 2–5 hours
Overnight Location Guesthouse in Reykjavík
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch
Day 6
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Fly to Greenland and Camp at Qinertivaq Fjord
In the late morning, you will be transferred to Reykjavík Airport to depart for Greenland. The flight is about 2 hours to Kulusuk Airport, and after landing, you’ll walk into the village of Kulusuk—a village with a population of about 300. Your group will depart on a speed boat through icy waters dotted with icebergs in the late afternoon. Once you reach the Qintertivaq Fjord, you’ll disembark and set up camp at the base of the fjord—a breathtaking campsite!
Distance Walk: 1 hour; Boat: 1.5 hours
Overnight Location Camping
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
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Trek to Trout Lake and Semilik Icefjord
Rise and shine for your first full day in Greenland. After a campsite breakfast prepared by your guides, start the hike towards Sun Gate Mountain near Trout Lake, seeing an ethereal reflection of the mountains in its waters. Continue through a narrow valley with tall granite peaks on both sides. Look out for arctic flora here, like willows, arctic craw berries, and native arctic flowers. Head into the Semilik Icefjord packed with icebergs varying in size—the scenery will take your breath away. Follow your guide to your campsite for the night and enjoy the divine beauty around you.
Distance 17 km, 7 hours, 300 m of ascent, 300 m of ascent/descent
Overnight Location Camping
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8
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Hike to Paarnakajiit Peninsula
Wake up to views of the impressive icefjord and begin the journey down a small path with precarious slopes. Come upon a tiny sandy beach dotted with small icebergs—not your regular beach vacation! Crossing over a river, you’ll follow your guide into the arctic tundra wetlands until reaching the Paarnakajiit peninsula. Set up camp in this remote location, where you are sure to witness a spectacular sunset as it lowers behind the sea of icebergs around you.
Distance 14 km, 6–7 hours, 200 m of ascent, 200 m of ascent/descent
Overnight Location Camping
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9
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Trek to Amitsivartiva Narrow Fjord
After a hearty breakfast, begin today’s trek. First, you’ll hike near a narrow lake, then come upon a shallow fjord packed with small icebergs. Hiking across flat moorlands, you’ll eventually meet up with a river, leading you to a beautiful blue-green lake. Cross a narrow part of the river and continue walking until you arrive at Amitsivartiva Narrow Fjord to build camp and spend the night.
Distance 12 km, 6 hours, 150 m of ascent, 150 m of ascent/descent
Overnight Location Camping
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10
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Visit Tiniteqilaaq Village and Return to Kulusuk
Fill up on breakfast, because your day starts with a climb! Hiking above the Sermilik Icefjord on a mountain ridge will give you outstanding views over the enormous icefjord to the west and jagged peaks to the east. The views continue to impress as you walk along the ridge, eventually coming upon the tiny village of Tiniteqilaaq. The guide will accompany you on a short visit to this village with only 200 inhabitants. After the visit, hop on a boat destined for Kulusuk and spend your last night of the tour in a cozy hostel. Perhaps your crew wants to share a beverage or two to celebrate the end of the tour—appreciate your last night together and all you’ve accomplished.
Distance 14 km, 7 hours, 500 m of ascent, 500 m of ascent/descent, 2 hours boat ride
Overnight Location Hostel in Kulusuk
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11
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Fly to Reykjavík and Farewell
Have a final breakfast with your group in Kulusuk, then head to the airport for your return flight to Reyjavík. The tour ends at the Reykjavík airport, where you can bid farewell to your new friends and continue to the next leg of your journey, whether that’s home or elsewhere.
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Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided tour in Iceland and Greenland is usually run as a private group trip where pricing depends on the travelling dates and the group size.

  • Guided Group of 5+: from $4,975USD per person
What’s included

Meals

10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodation for 10 nights is included in the tour.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for your luggage is included during the tour. Bus transport is included at the beginning and end of the trek to and from Reykjavík. The tour also includes flights between Iceland and Greenland, transfer to the Reykjavík Airport on Day 6, and boat transfers in Greenland.

Also Included

  • English-speaking experienced and qualified guide
  • Two-person tents for camping

Not included

  • Sleeping bag (available to rent)
  • Showers in mountain huts (available for a fee)
  • Dinner in Reykjavík on Day 5
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Any international flights outside of tour itinerary
  • Anything not mentioned as “Included”

Optional Extras

  • Sleeping bag rental
  • Transfers from accommodation to bus stop in Reykjavík
  • Extra nights in Reykjavík before or after the tour

Accommodation for Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour

On this tour, you will stay in traditional mountain huts, spend 4 nights camping, 1 night in a guesthouse, and 1 night in a hostel. The mountain huts are basic but do provide running water, flushable toilets or outhouses, and fully-equipped kitchens. You can choose to bring your own sleeping bag or rent one from the tour company. The huts are divided into dormitories with single and twin beds. Two-person tents will be provided for camping nights. The guesthouse and hostel have basic amenities for a comfortable stay.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Single rooms are not available on this tour as mountain huts only have shared dormitories.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour?

We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. You should be comfortable hiking for up to 7 hours, sleeping in remote mountain huts, and camping during the tour.

Do I need a visa to travel to Iceland and Greenland?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour?

10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Reykjavík to start this tour?

You can reach Reykjavík by plane from many major European and North American airports. You will make your own way to the bus station in Reykjavík to start the tour. Transfers from your accommodation to the bus station can be added for a fee.

Is the Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Ultimate Iceland and Greenland Trekking Tour end?

The tour ends in Reykjavík, where you will be taken to the airport for your flight home.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Iceland and Greenland?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Iceland and Greenland?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Greenland for this tour?

The best time to travel to Iceland and Greenland for trekking is from July and August when the weather is warmest.

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