HIGHLANDS: Thorsmork / Valley of Thor

MY PRIVATE ICELAND guides you well off the beaten track and create a unique day of highlands adventure for nature lovers and those seeking a more personalized experience in Iceland.

Langidalur/Básar

Valahnjúkur views

Markarfljót glacier rivers

Outworldly landscapes

River crossings

Eyjafjallajokull and Gígjökull glaciers

Stigafoss waterfall

Stakkholtsgjá canyon

Duration: 12 hrs

Price: From 190.000 ISK

Thorsmork – or Valley of Thor, is a part of Iceland´s highlands and is a spot absolutely not to be missed in your adventure! It’s one of those places that gets a six star rating in reviews.

Thorsmork is a stunning nature reserve located in the highlands of Iceland, it is a valley between three glaciers, Eyjafjallajokull, Tindfjallajokull and Mýrdalsjokull. It is surrounded by outworldly landscape. Thor was the thundergod in Norse mythology and was the strongest of all, in the same way Thorsmork really showcases the raw, untouched beauty of Iceland and offers a unique experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike; stunning landscapes, lush greenery, and unique geological features. The area offers a variety of hiking trails, including routes with breathtaking views, waterfalls, and even rivers to cross. It’s popular for both day hikes and multi-day treks.

We always do some easy hiking, but there is endless choices of trails and sightseeing spots so each tour is tailor made just for your taste! Nice and easy or more challenging, you choose!

Transport in our specially equipped super jeeps through the rough road into Thorsmork, on the rough F-road and crossing unbridged glacial rivers.

Highlights

Eyjafjallajökull and Gígjökull

The majestic volcano and glacier Eyjafjallajokull is very visible in Thorsmork, famous for its explosive eruption in 2010, which caused widespread air travel disruptions across Europe. The area around Eyjafjallajokull glacier and Gígjökull glacier offers stunning views of the glacial ice, volcanic craters, and the picturesque environment. We explore the glacier up close by driving right next up to a glacier cap/outlet Gígjokull glacier, located at the base of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. It is known for its stunning landscapes and the dramatic interactions between ice and volcanic activity.

Stakkholtsgjá

The hike through Stakkholtsgjá canyon is just stunnnning with its dramatic landscapes, towering walls, and picturesque waterfalls. The canyon is approximately 2 kilometers long and features unique rock formations, lush vegetation, and a river that runs through it. It is relatively easy, making it accessible for many visitors. The canyon's picturesque scenery and the opportunity to explore its depths is attractive for nature lovers and travelers alike exploring unique landscapes in Iceland.

Valahnjúkur

Valahnúkur is a small mountain in Thórsmörk, renowned for its stunning views, the photos taken from its summit will likely be the best of the Iceland trip! The hike to the top is not difficult, and the views of Thorsmörk valley, the nearby Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and the wild glacial rivers flowing below are absolutely breathtaking.

Básar/Langidalur

Thorsmork is indeed an amazing destination in Iceland and Langidalur and Básar is our end destination where we will have lunch with stunning views, and enjoy the surrounding beauty, hike a bit, like up to Valahnúkur hill or easy trails in the lava and birch woods. The diverse flora and fauna makes Thorsmork a great spot for photography and experiencing the natural beauty of Iceland at its best.

Stigafoss waterfall

This hidden beauty is all yours! It takes about 20-30 minutes easy hiking up Stigafoss waterfall. And, there is no one but you and your waterfall, and the cave behind... breathtaking and unique.

Scenes from the tour

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Extra activites

Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is right there on the way into Thorsmork, we can stop here for coffee and some nice refreshing spray when you walk behind it for a unique view and photo of course!

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Gljúfrabúi waterfall

This hidden gem lies inside a canyon beside Seljalanfsfoss, its easy to reach but prepare your rain gear as you will get nicely wet! The name Gljúfrabúi means "the one that lives inside the canyon" - exciting...

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Nauthúsagil canyon

A true adventure trip that tests the legs of hikers a little. You have to step on rocks or wade a little bit on your way into this beautiful gorge, but the reward in the end is this cute waterfall greeting you, after climbing up the last rock with the assistance chain. You might want to bring extra pair of dry shoes after this one!