Author: Arctic Hiking

Trekking & Hiking in Iceland

by Arctic HikingBlog

A practical guide from Arctic Hiking & Expeditions Iceland has a way of making you slow down. The landscapes are unlike anywhere else. Waterfalls, lava fields, glaciers, and horizons that seem to stretch beyond what’s possible. When people search for “Trekking & Hiking in Iceland”, that’s exactly what they find. And yet, even the most breathtaking views are only the

Guided or Self-Guided Laugavegur Trail: Which Trek Is Right for You?

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The Laugavegur Trail is widely regarded as Iceland’s most iconic trekking route. The trail runs from the geothermal landscape of Landmannalaugar through the highlands to the lush valley of Þórsmörk, passing steaming hot springs, volcanic mountains, black sand plains, and glacier views along the way. For many hikers planning this journey, one question comes up quickly: Should you hike the

Update on Travel Safety in Iceland in Light of Recent Volcanic Activities

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VisitIceland.com recently published a video regarding travel safety in Iceland in light of recent vocanic activity in the Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest part of the country. Watch the assessment by Dr. Matthew Roberts, who is the Managing Director of the Icelandic Meteorological Office and a renowned volcanologist. https://youtu.be/QA3-BXYuYrw?si=5OVToE2PnlcrGTd5