Beautiful Þórsmörk, The Valley of Thor Private
From ISK 249,000
/ person
This is a private tour to Þórsmörk. A place of diverse and magnificent landscape with its ice capped peaks, jagged mountain ridges and valleys rich with moss and birch woodland.
Type:
Day tour / activity
Difficulty:
Easy
Duration:
11 hours
Group Size:
Private Car Tour
The Details
Are you looking to unleash the adventurer in you? And explore the unique nature of Iceland? Then this is the perfect adventure day for you and your family or friends.
Description
The Valley of Thor, or Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) in Icelandic, is a nature reserve in the southern highlands, located between three glaciers; Eyjafjallajökull (the famous glacier volcano that erupted in 2010 and caused widespread disruption to air traffic in Europe), Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull. Þórsmörk is a place of diverse and magnificent landscape with its ice capped peaks, jagged mountain ridges and valleys rich with moss and birch woodland. Þórsmörk is a paradise for hikers, photographers and nature lovers.
The route to Þórsmörk has many unbridged rivercrossings with deep fast flowing waters, famous for trapping tourists in un-modified rental cars. Therefore we take you to Þórsmörk in one of our super jeeps, a modified vehicle with huge tyres that can forge rivers and tackle just about any terrain. Riding in a Super jeep is an adventure on its own.
Itinerary
Waterfall Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most visited waterfalls in Iceland. This 66m (213ft) high waterfall is not the most powerful waterfall in Iceland but extremely beautiful. What makes it special, though, is the fact that you can walk behind it. Just remember to bring rain gear with you because it is not unlikely that spray from the waterfall will catch you.
Gígjökull Glacier
By now you have entered the beautiful Surroundings of Þórsmörk. Gígjökull is an outlet that flows from Eyjafjallajökull. Previously, there was a glacial lagoon underneath the glacier, which was one of the gems of Þórsmörk, but it got destroyed in the famous 2010 Eyjafjalla volcanic eruption. therefore today it is possible to drive on the former bottom of the lagoon almost up to the glacier.
Valahnúkur
Here we hike! Hiking up Valahnúkur is relatively easy 220m (722ft) ascent hike and takes about an hour and a half. When you are up there you are standing in an elevation of around 1000m (3300ft) with a spectacular view over valleys and gorges covered with moss and birch forest, glacial rivers and the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
Básar - The hikers wonderland
Básar is one of the most beautiful and sheltered areas in the Þórsmörk – an oasis of natural birch woods. It is a wonderland for hikers with hiking trails and paths in all directions, through valleys and gorges with delicate birch forest, glacial rivers and magnificent mountain scenery.
Tour Itinerary
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most visited waterfalls in Iceland. This 66m (213ft) high waterfall is not the most powerful waterfall in Iceland but extremely beautiful. What makes it special, though, is the fact that you can walk behind it.
Just remember to bring rain gear with you because it is not unlikely that spray from the waterfall will catch you.
Show location
Gígjökull
Gígjökull is an outlet that flows from Eyjafjallajökull. Previously, there was a glacial lagoon underneath the glacier, which was one of the gems of Þórsmörk, but it got destroyed in the famous 2010 Eyjafjalla volcanic eruption. therefore today it is possible to drive on the former bottom of the lagoon almost up to the glacier.
Básar
Básar is one of the most beautiful and sheltered areas in the Þórsmerkur – an oasis of natural birch woods. It is a wonderland for hikers with hiking trails and paths in all directions, through valleys and gorges with delicate birch forest, glacial rivers and magnificent mountain scenery.
Valahnúkur
Hiking up Valahnúkur is relatively easy 220m (722ft) ascent hike and takes about an hour and a half. When you are up there you are standing in an elevation of around 1000m (3300ft) with a spectacular view over valleys and gorges covered with moss and birch forest, glacial rivers and the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
Pickup
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience: BS=bus stop - Centerhotel Grandi – BS15
100 Iceland Hotel – BS9
101 Hotel – BS6
101 Guesthouse – BS9
105 A Townhouse Hotel – BS13
1912 Guesthouse – BS3
22 Hill Hotel – pickup
360 Hotel & Spa – 9:00
41 A Townhouse Hotel – BS6
4th Floor Hotel – BS9
Alda Hotel – BS9
Alfred’s Apartments – BS9
Alfred’s Studios – BS6
Alva Hotel – pickup
Ambassade Apartments – BS3
Apartment K Bergst.12 – BS6
Apartment K Bergst.3 – BS6
Apartment K Lvg46 – BS6
Apartment K Lvg74 – BS9
Apartment K Lindargata – BS9
Apartment K Þingholtsstr. – BS6
Apotek Hotel – BS3
Arctic Comfort Hotel – Oddsson
BSI Bus Terminal
Backyard Apartments – BS9
Baron's Hostel – BS8
Black Pearl
Bolholt Apartments – Hilton Nordica
Brim Hotel – 22 Hill
Bus Hostel
BS1 City Hall
BS12 Höfðatorg
BS13 Rauðarárstígur
BS14
BS15 Vesturbugt
BS3 Lækjargata
BS4 Miðbakki
BS5 Harpa
BS6 Culture House
BS8 Hallgrímskirkja
BS9 Snorrabraut
Canopy by Hilton – BS6
Castle House Apts – BS3
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll – BS6
Centerhotel Klopp – BS6
Centerhotel Laugavegur – BS9
Centerhotel Midgardur – BS13
Centerhotel Plaza – BS1
Centerhotel Skjaldbreid – BS6
Centerhotel Þingholt – BS6
Central Guesthouse – BS3
Centric Guesthouse – BS3
City Center Hotel – BS3
Dalur HI Hostel
Downtown Reykjavik Apts – BS13
EDITION Reykjavik
Embassy Luxury Apts – BS1
Exeter Hotel – pickup
Eyja Guldsmeden – pickup
Foss Hotel Baron – BS? (originál neuváděl — nechala jsem bez)
Fosshotel Lind – BS13
Fosshotel Rauðará – BS13
Fosshotel Reykjavik – BS12
Freyja Guesthouse – BS8
Grand Hotel – pickup
Guesthouse Aurora – BS8
Guesthouse Baldursbrá – BS8
Guesthouse Galtafell – BS8
Guesthouse Pavi – Klettur
Guesthouse Snorris – BS9
Hilton Nordica – pickup
Hostel B47 – BS8
Hotel Borg – pickup
Hotel Cabin – pickup
Hotel Laxnes – pickup
Hotel Lotus – Hilton Nordica
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum – BS1
Hotel Reykjavik Saga – BS3
Hotel Selfoss – 9:00
Hotel South Coast – 9:00
Hotel Von – BS9
Hotel Ísland – pickup
Hotel Óðinsvé – BS8
Hotel Örkin – 22 Hill
Hótel Frón – BS6
Hótel Grímsborgir – 9:00
Hótel Holt – BS8
Hótel Klettur – pickup
Hótel Múli – Hilton Nordica
Hótel Örk Hveragerði – 8:45
ION City Hotel – BS6
Ice Apartments – BS6
Iceland Parliament Hotel – BS1
Igdlo Guesthouse – BS8
Island Apartments – BS6
Kex Hostel – pickup
Kriunes Hotel – pickup
Kvosin Hotel – pickup
Laugavegur Apartments – BS13
Lækur Hostel – Hotel Cabin
N1 Hvolsvollur – 9:45
N1 Selfoss – 9:00
Northern Comfort Apts – 22 Hill
Norðurey City Garden – Hotel Cabin
OK Studios – BS9
Oddson Hotel – pickup
Odinn Apts – BS6
Old Charm Apts – BS6
Planet Apartments – BS4
R13 A Townhouse Hotel – Hotel Ísland
Radisson Blu 1919 – BS6
Rey Apartments – BS6
Reykjavik Downtown Hotel – BS8
Reykjavik Konsulat – BS6
Reykjavik Lights – pickup
Reykjavik Marina – BS15
Reykjavik Natura – pickup
Reykjavik Residence Hotel – BS6
Reykjavik Residence Suites – BS6
Reykjavik4you Bergst.12 – BS6
Reykjavik4you Lvg85 – BS9
Room With A View – BS6
SUNNA Guesthouse – BS8
Saga Studios – BS9
Sand Hotel – BS6
Selfoss N1 – 9:00
Sif Apartment – BS12
Skarfabakki – Cruise ship
Skuggi Hotel – BS9
Skólavördustigur Apts – BS6
Stay Apts Einholt – BS13
Storm Hotel – BS12
The Greenhouse Hotel – 8:45
Tower Suites – BS12
Travel Inn – BSI
Vintage Hotel – BS6
Von Guesthouse – BS9
What's Included?
WiFi
Transfer to/from Hvolsvöllur in a Superjeep
English speaking guide
Free WiFi in the Super Jeep
What's not included?
Food & drinks
Meals
More info
Booking in advance:
12 hours
Booking Categories:
Day Trips And Excursions
Nature
Hiking
Outdoor
Cancellation policy:
Please note:
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What do I need to Bring?
Warm outdoor clothing
Hat and gloves or mittens
Rain gear
Camera/Phone










