Overnight in Reykjavik this evening.

Rise early today for your transfer to the meeting point at 7:15 this morning at the BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík. Board the bus to Landmannalaugar. Upon arrival, you can spend some time exploring this stunning rhyolite area, or take a dip in the natural pools during a 2.5-hour stop. Board the bus again this afternoon for another 3 hours to Skaftafell. Enjoy a planned stop to admire the canyon Eldgjá. Arrive to Hólaskjól, your stop on the route where you meet up with your guide and join the ongoing Volcanic Trails trek. Spend the night this evening in a comfortable hut with facilities and showers. 

After breakfast set out for your first day of trekking towards the Álftavötn Lakes. Follow the Syðri Ófæra River which is sourced by the Torfajökull glacier and travels through rolling green hills. Torfajökull is also one of Iceland's larger geothermal areas. Cross the river safely in low water, or use a land bridge in high water, to arrive to the lakes on the other side. The rustic hut here is close to the lake and serves as your base for the night. Enjoy the tranquility of this peaceful spot the rest of the day.

Distance: 4-6 miles (7-10 km)
Ascent: 500 ft (150 m)
Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Today hike along the Syðri Ófæra River to cross it again at Eldgjá Canyon, also known as the "Fire Canyon". Eldgjá is the largest volcanic canyon in the world, and sits along a fissure approximately 24 miles long, providing a stunning landscape of black sand topped with streaks of green moss. HIke round the Svartahnjúksfjöll massif and arrive to the Hólmsá River and its lagoon. Cross the river and hop into the warm natural pool of Strútslaugtha that sits just on the other side. Soak in the warm bath for a bit before continuing on with the last part of the hike to arrive to Strútur hut for the night. 

Distance: 15 miles (24 km)
Ascent: 1000 ft (300 m)
Walking Time: 7-8 hours

Leave the hut this morning to set out on the trek along the black volcanic sand plain called Mýrdalssandur. The hike today is surrounded by views of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier to the south and the Torfajökull rhyolite massif to the north. Cross a few rivers today as you travel through this mystical landscape. Arrive to the Hvanngil valley and the hut for tonight's stay.

Distance: 9-11 miles (14-18 km)
Ascent: 500 ft (150 m)
Walking Time: 5-6 hours

After breakfast pack up your things for a day of exploring the area and some side trails of the Laugavegur hiking trail. Travel along the Kaldaklofskvísl River, with the green Stórasúla mountain. Climb the small pass of Brattháls for impressive views to Álftavatn's “Swan lake” before continuing to the huts on the northern shore of the lake. Here you board the bus for the return trip to Reykjavik, saying good-bye to the guide and hikers continuing on the Volcanic Trails' third section. Arrive in the evening to Reykjavik where you are met and transferred to your hotel for the evening. 

Distance: 3-4 miles (5-6 km)
Ascent: 1000 ft (300 m)
Walking Time: 3-4 hours

Return to the Keflavik Airport for your return flight home, or continue on with a second tour of Iceland.