Best Hikes 🥾⛺ in ICELAND with On The Go Training ⛑️ !

National Geographic has selected the twenty best hiking trails in the world. Personally, I have completed five out of all on my own (Nepal, Jordan, Switzerland, USA, Canada). Moving forward on this list, I would like to invite you to hike with me along the ICELANDic iconic routes: Laugavegur + Fimmvörðuháls trails. It is unusual to find such a variety of landscapes anywhere else. The Laugavegur Trail passes through incredibly colorful rhyolite mountains, black obsidian lava, wheezing hot springs, mirror-clear lakes, a black sandy desert, and ends in a lush forested area. Here begins another of Iceland's most popular hiking trails, the Fimmvörduhals Trail, which runs between two glaciers, Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, and connects Skogar to Thorsmork. We are going to complete these two hikes (77 km) in 5 days! At the same time, to benefit from my rescue experience (I'm certified by Red Cross in Remote First Aid) we will have ongoing training about the basics of surviving in the wilderness, type of PLB and GPS devices, and a first aid kit for multiday hiking. As I care all this stuff with me mandatorily and Iceland is well known for suddenly changing weather, we might have an opportunity to watch this stuff in action. Where are we staying? 🏡 Since usually flights arrive in Reykjavik, we will try to make the most of it by staying in the city on arrival and pre-departure nights and exploring the area. As soon as we hit the trail, we will stay in dedicated campsites in our own tents. The best practice is to share a Double tent between two participants. Respectively: —> 1° NIGHT: Reykjavik - Hostel —> 2°- 6° NIGHTs: On the trail - Campsite - Tent (own) —> 7° NIGHT: Reykjavik - Hostel What about transportation? 🚌 We are going to use a certain type of bus (4x4 😅) that will take us from Reykjavík to the starting point of our hike and back to Reykjavik, when we will finish. Riding on this bus itself can be considered an adventure. INCLUSIONS: ➡️ Logistics & booking responsibility removed from yourself and taken care of ➡️ Transportation from Reykjavik to Hiking starting/ending point & back to Reykjavik. ➡️ Accommodation: Hostel & campsites. Please note: 1. Campsite provides us with a spot and basic facilities only, bringing a tent & cooking stuff is our own responsibility. The shower can be purchased at an additional cost. 2. Hut accommodation is subject to availability and can be arranged at an additional cost. ➡️ Traditional Icelandic lamb meal at the end of our hike. ➡️ Hiking the trail with a seasoned hiker, using a preloaded GPS route, map & compass. ➡️ Experienced, fun & knowledgeable trip leader! ➡️ Pre-departure guidance including help with arrival day instructions & "what to pack" advice. ➡️ Destination-specific WhatsApp group for general travel questions & to meet your team before arriving ➡️ Travel insurance if you are a resident of Germany or Austria EXCLUSIONS: ➡️ F&B: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner & drinks ➡️ Spending money for extra services/activities/sightseeing & souvenirs you would like whilst we are in the country. ➡️ Additional transport during free time not mentioned in the itinerary 📍 MEETING POINT: You will need to arrive at Reykyavik & make your own way to our first accommodation. You can arrive anytime, but please be aware if you arrive before 14:00 (local time) you may need to store your luggage until check-in is available. The earlier in the day you arrive, the more time you have to explore the area. 📝 VISAS: Some nationalities will need to get their visa PRIOR to traveling to the Iceland. Please check BEFORE booking that you are eligible for a visa & you have a valid passport – these essentials are down to yourself to check & ensure validity. You will also need to check if Iceland has any alternative entry requirement forms or documents you need on arrival to be able to enter the country. ❤️‍🩹 INSURANCE: Travel insurance is included if you are a resident of Germany or Austria. For any other TripMates, you will need to purchase your own Travel Insurance, which also covers you for medical expenses should you need it whilst we are away. 📱 WHATSAPP GROUP: I will be making a ‘Hiking in Iceland 🥾 🌋 🏞️ ’ WhatsApp group before we depart, to start these conversations where I can answer questions you may have about the trip. Let me know if you have any and see you soon!