Þórsmörk Hike | Day Tour
By Midgard AdventureBest of
Get deep into the amazing Þórsmörk Mountain Reserve with a local expert. Four hours of hiking in a mind-blowing wilderness. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, enjoy the panoramic views and relish your personal “Wellness Day” in the valley of the Thunder God, mighty Thor.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 13 years
- Getting there
- Walking
- Book by
- 2490 minutes before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 72 h before
from
32.000 ISK
Check dates & book- Free cancellation up to 72 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
The Grapevine's take
Þórsmörk
This tucked away valley is blocked to normal cars by the Krossá river, meaning it’s determined hikers who bus or jeep their way there. The mountains are purple and blue, there are hiking trails to suit all abilities, hot pools to soak in, and camping huts to rest beneath the fresh air. “It’s just one of the most beautiful spots on earth,” said the panel. With all kinds of peaks and nooks and crannies, the area is full of natural beauty and folkloric significance, with all kinds of historical landmarks and spiritual tales attached to the trails and region. It has a very special feeling.
On The Reykjavík Grapevine's Best of list. See the whole list.
About this tour
Get deep into the amazing Þórsmörk Mountain Reserve with a local expert. Four hours of hiking in a mind-blowing wilderness. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, enjoy the panoramic views and relish your personal “Wellness Day” in the valley of the Thunder God, mighty Thor.
Þórsmörk will provide you with an experience of a lifetime, surrounded as it is by the volcanic glaciers of Mýrdalsjökull, Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull (the one that erupted in 2010).
We, of course, stop by at some beautiful sceneries along the way too. Among them is Gígjökull, an outlet glacier from Eyjafjallajökull, and from where a major glacial flood came down during the 2010 eruption, changing the landscape dramatically.
We will drive between the sights in our specially adapted Super Jeeps which are capable of handling rough terrain and un-bridged rivers, thus experiencing the magnificent power and colours of nature, with canyons, hanging glaciers and glacial rivers all around, set amongst birch trees and vivid green moss clad rocks.
What's included
3 hours of super jeep driving
4 hour Thórsmörk hike
Un-bridged river crossings
Eyjafjallajökull flood scene
Waterfall; Seljalandsfoss
Mountain guide
What to bring
Good to know
There is a minimum of 4 participants for this tour. In case of fewer bookings we will give you two choices: alternative trip or 100% refund.
Lunch is not included. However you can order lunchboxes in the booking process.
You can request for a private tour (most popular)
This tour can be combined with most of our other tours and activities
Where it starts
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Þórsmörk Hike?
- About 8 hours.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at . Most people drive there themselves.
- What is the minimum age?
- 13 years.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it moderate.
Explore more
Read next: Best of Iceland by The Reykjavík Grapevine
Other tours at Þórsmörk
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best ofMore hiking tours
Best of
Best ofHighlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transfer
5 hours · Moderate
from 16.500 ISK
Book
Best of
Best of
Best ofGlacier Hike, South Coast Waterfall & Black Sand Beach -Reykjavik Hotel pick up
11 hours · Moderate · Pickup
from 24.990 ISK
Book
Best ofMore from Midgard Adventure
Best of