Landmannalaugar Winter Adventure

You can read all our Terms & Conditions here.

BOOKING.

Amarok Adventures ehf will provide the traveler with instructions on how to proceed with the trip booking process. To confirm a booking, the following requirements must be met:

• The traveler must fill out the online form with their personal information through our website booking system & accept* the booking & cancellation policy.

• The traveler must make a payment of, 30% of the total tour cost through our website booking system or through a partner’s booking system. The remaining 70% balance of the total cost must be paid no later than 2 months prior to the trip start date.**

*If the client declines to accept the general and specific terms and conditions of the trip: Amarok Adventures ehf will be entitled to cancel the reservation at the client’s own risk and expense.**

** Bookings made within 2 months prior to the start date of the trip will require a 100% payment at the time of the booking.

You can read all our Terms & Conditions here.

CANCELLATION & CHANGE FEES.

• If canceled within 48 hours of booking: 100% of the total tour price is refundable (including the deposit).
• If cancelled before confirmation of the group: 100% of the total tour price is refundable (including the deposit).

• If cancelled 59 days or more prior to the departure date: 50% of the total tour price is refundable.
• If cancelled 30-58 days prior to the departure date: 25% of the total tour price is refundable.
• If cancelled 0-29 days prior to the departure date: 0% of the total tour price is refundable.

This multi-day tour can be changed free of charge up to 6 weeks before departure date if there is availability on a different date.

Please note that this winter adventure takes place in a remote highland environment with deep snow and unpredictable conditions. You’ll be snowshoeing across uneven terrain, so make sure to bring sturdy, waterproof boots, warm layered clothing, and outerwear built for snow and wind. And of course, don’t forget to pack plenty of energy, every day out here is a true winter adventure!

To fully enjoy this Landmannalaugar Winter Tour, participants should have a good level of fitness and be comfortable spending long days outdoors in challenging winter conditions. You’ll be snowshoeing across uneven terrain, sometimes through deep snow, with distances varying depending on weather and snow conditions. Days can be physically demanding but always rewarding for those with an adventurous mindset.

A positive attitude, determination, and a sense of humour are key, this is the Icelandic Highlands in winter, where nature calls the shots.
Since the weather can change quickly, it’s essential to bring high-quality, warm, and waterproof mountain gear to stay comfortable and dry throughout the journey.

The weather conditions in Iceland, particularly in the Highlands region, are known for their unpredictability and rapid changes. It is essential to be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions that can occur within a single day, including strong wind gusts, hail, snowstorms and significant temperature variations.

Temperatures can range from 5ºC to – 20ºC (41ºF to -4ºF) during the trip. To fully enjoy and embrace this adventure, it is mandatory to have appropriate mountain clothing that can withstand these diverse weather elements. Equipping yourself with good-quality gear will ensure your comfort and safety throughout the journey, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience despite the challenging weather conditions.

The hut in Landmannalaugar is geothermally heated, so once you’re inside, it’s surprisingly warm, especially at night when the cold really settles outside. That said, winter comes with its quirks. The pipes freeze, which means no running water. We’ll melt fresh snow for drinking water, just like it should be out here.

Minimalism is key. Bring only what you truly need for a few days in the highlands: warm layers, personal essentials, and your sense of adventure. We’ll provide all group equipment and food, so you can focus on traveling light and enjoying the ride.

Showers are not available during the winter. Just outside the hut is a natural hot spring, perfect for soaking tired legs & backs after a long day out in the elements. It becomes part of the daily ritual.

Inside, there’s a fully equipped kitchen where your guides take care of the cooking. Sleeping is in shared bunk-bed rooms: simple, communal, and very much part of the hut experience. There are no private rooms, and you’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag.

The toilet is outside, a basic winter latrine. Depending on conditions, we might even have to dig our way to it.

No previous experience with avalanche equipment is required for this trip. Your guides will explain the basics and show you how to use the gear before we head into the wilderness.

We do not travel into avalanche terrain or areas with known avalanche risk. However, carrying avalanche safety equipment is standard practice during winter expeditions in Iceland and adds an extra layer of safety in remote environments.

Each participant will carry an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe throughout the trip. Besides safety purposes, the equipment may also be used for fun and practical activities during the expedition, such as avalanche rescue simulations or “find the treasure” games in the snow.

No need, we’ve got you covered for most of the trip. All meals are included except breakfast on Day 1 (before departure from Reykjavík) and dinner on the final day (Day 3 or 4, depending on your tour duration).
During the adventure, we’ll provide hearty meals and hot drinks at the mountain hut to keep you warm and energized after long days in the snow. You’re welcome to bring your favorite snacks or extra treats if you’d like something specific for the trail, but it’s not required.

Our first priority in any cancellation scenario is to try to reschedule your tour or provide a suitable alternative option. In the event that Amarok Adventures ehf is unable to do so, or in the event that the client cannot reschedule the tour that has been canceled, the client will receive a full refund.

To ensure that we can promptly communicate and potentially reschedule your tour, or in the worst case scenario cancel, please provide Amarok Adventures ehf with your up-to-date phone and/or email contact information.

We strongly recommend building in at least a 48-hour buffer both before and after your Landmannalaugar Winter expedition.

Accessing the Icelandic Highlands in winter is never straightforward. What might look like a short distance on a map can easily turn into a full-day effort, or more. Roads are often buried under deep snow, river crossings become unpredictable, and storms can roll in fast and without much warning. Even with heavily modified super jeeps designed for these conditions, progress can be slow, uncertain, or at times completely halted.

Weather in the Highlands is notoriously volatile. A clear window can close within hours, with high winds, whiteout conditions, or heavy snowfall making travel unsafe or simply impossible. When that happens, plans change. Vehicles turn around or wait for hours, routes get rethought, and sometimes the only option is to wait it out.
This is not a place where tight schedules work in your favor. Flights, connections, or commitments too close to the trip create unnecessary pressure in an environment that demands flexibility. The buffer time gives you breathing room, space for the unexpected, which is very much part of the experience out here.

Think of it less as a delay, and more as part of the expedition itself.

Space is very limited on this expedition, so packing light is essential. In the super jeep, there’s only room for one soft duffel bag (around 50 liters) and a small daypack. For those arriving by helicopter, space is even tighter, only compact, soft bags are allowed, and every extra kilo counts.

Minimalism is key. Bring only what you truly need for a few days in the highlands: warm layers, personal essentials, and your sense of adventure. We’ll provide all group equipment and food, so you can focus on traveling light and enjoying the ride.