There is growing interest in women only holiday options and tours.
And adventure is high on the agendas of many women keen on travelling in in small groups to exciting destinations.
A new version of Iceland’s most iconic trekking route is launching for summer 2026 with Arctic Adventures announcing a four-day women-only guided trek along the Laugavegur Trail, one of the country’s best-known long-distance hikes through the central Highlands.
Stretching 55 kilometers (34 miles) from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, the Laugavegur Trail crosses some of Iceland’s most dramatic terrain: from geothermal valleys and rhyolite mountains to black sand plains and birch forests.
Stretching 55 kilometers (34 miles) from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, the Laugavegur Trail crosses some of Iceland’s most dramatic terrain: from geothermal valleys and rhyolite mountains to black sand plains and birch forests.
While the route has long attracted international hikers, the new departures are designed specifically for women seeking a smaller, more supportive group experience.
Running through July and August, the treks are led by an experienced female guide and limited to a small group size. Arctic Adventures says the focus is less on speed or performance and more on shared experience, connection, and spending time in Iceland’s remote interior.
“There’s a comfort that comes from exploring in a group of women," says Rebecca McCall, product manager at Arctic Adventures.
Running through July and August, the treks are led by an experienced female guide and limited to a small group size. Arctic Adventures says the focus is less on speed or performance and more on shared experience, connection, and spending time in Iceland’s remote interior.
“There’s a comfort that comes from exploring in a group of women," says Rebecca McCall, product manager at Arctic Adventures.
"This trek is about enjoying the landscape, supporting one another in small ways, and letting those connections grow naturally along the trail.”
The launch reflects broader travel trends seen across Iceland in recent years, including a shift toward longer stays, guided trekking, and experiences that move beyond the country’s most visited routes.
For many travellers, the Highlands - accessible only in summer and largely untouched by infrastructure - offer a slower, more immersive way to experience the island’s interior.
The trek designed for hikers with a basic level of fitness who are comfortable walking for four to nine hours a day across varied terrain and changing weather conditions.
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Participants carry only their day packs, with logistics handled in advance, allowing the focus to remain on the trail and the shared experience. The tour is open to travellers aged 15 and up and includes transportation to and from the trail, with amenities such as onboard wifi available during transfers.
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