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Icelandic highlands (Strútstigur) · 4 days

Into the Wild Highlands

A four-day guided mindful group hike along Strútstigur in the Icelandic highlands — past Eldgjá, the Álftavötn lakes, Strútur and Mælifellssandur. Small group, mountain huts, two guides, three daily vegetarian meals and baggage transport.

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  • Duration4 DAYS
  • Dates07–10 JUL 2026
  • GroupMAX 20
  • DifficultyMODERATE
  • Fromfrom €1,45230% off — July 2026
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The journey

Into the Wild Highlands is a four-day guided walk on the quiet Strútstigur route through the Icelandic highlands, at a mindful pace and in a small group.

You sleep in mountain huts, walk with two guides, and let the vast volcanic landscape — Eldgjá, the Álftavötn lakes, Strútur and the black sands of Mælifellssandur — do the rest. Three vegetarian meals a day and baggage transport are included.

THE TRAIL

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Eldgjá & Hólaskjól

    Into the highlands along the Eldgjá volcanic canyon to the huts at Hólaskjól.

  2. Day 2 — Álftavötn

    A quiet day walking to the Álftavötn lakes.

  3. Day 3 — Strútur

    On beneath the Strútur peak, deeper into the wild.

  4. Day 4 — Mælifellssandur

    Across the black sands of Mælifellssandur to close the journey.

THE DETAILS

What's included, and what's not

What's included

  • Three vegetarian meals a day
  • Baggage transport between huts
  • Two guides
  • Mountain-hut accommodation

Not included

  • International flights to/from Iceland
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal hiking clothing & gear (boots, layers, pack)

GUIDE & SAFETY

You're in certified, careful hands.

Every Soulhike is led by Elsebeth Molberg Thing — a certified Wilderness First Responder (NOLS Wilderness Medicine) and a warden on the Fimmvörðuháls trail. On the highland hikes we walk with two guides carrying satellite-connected radios and a direct line to Björgunarsveitin (Iceland's volunteer search & rescue), so you can safely let go and be present.

See how we keep you safe
  • Certified WFR (NOLS Wilderness Medicine)
  • Warden on the Fimmvörðuháls trail
  • Two guides + satellite comms on highland routes
  • Direct line to Iceland's search & rescue

Reviews

What past Soulhikers say

  • The hike wasn't only an astonishing nature experience. It was the perfect pause from day-to-day life to tune inward and come back with renewed energy and creativity. A Soulhike was everything I didn't know I needed.
    Astrid L.Sweden
  • I knew immediately that I wanted to join when I came across Soulhike. The combination of outdoor life and presence with others is exactly what appeals to me. I have a longing for nature, but I don't manage to act on it in a busy everyday life — that's why I'm grateful there are people who arrange it for me. And it's a huge extra plus that it's together with others.
    Thomas H.Denmark

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