A day hike in Thorsmork valley. If you are looking for a great hike with stunning landscape then this is the tour for you.
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Thorsmork, a beautiful valley surrounded by glaciers and mountains, is the setting for today’s tour. Your tour starts at the meeting point in Hvolsvöllur town.
Then we will drive towards Thorsmork valley and you will pass the Gígjökull glacier where you will see some of the effects of the Eyjafjallajökull outlet glacier from where a major glacial flood grandly cascaded during the 2010 eruption. In the heart of Thorsmork, you will start your hike, a popular hiking route among locals in Iceland. The glacier view along with the surrounding mountains, and vibrant colors make this hike truly outstanding. The hike length is around 8-10 km in total (approximately 3-4 hours).
The Thorsmork hike should not be missed by any outdoor enthusiasts visiting Iceland. Get physically active while you enjoy one of the most scenic places you will ever come across. In Thorsmork, every season has its charm, giving you a great opportunity to visit again and again. A super jeeps seat 5 – 16 persons so our tours are always a small group experience!
The meeting point for this tour is the Midgard Basecamp located in Hvolsvöllur. The meeting time is at 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM depending on the season, the accurate information will be sent after booking the tour.)
The meeting point for this tour is the Midgard Basecamp located in Hvolsvöllur.
The meeting time is at 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM depending on the season, the accurate information will be sent after booking the tour.
Please note that the conditions in Thorsmork can be hard at times. We expect participants to be dressed accordingly and have good hiking shoes with them.)
Please note that the conditions in Thorsmork can be hard at times. We expect participants to be dressed accordingly and have good hiking shoes with them.
Before and during activities on the multi-day tours consumption of alcohol is prohibited. If we suspect that a participant is intoxicated, we will prohibit them from joining the activity.
After the activities of the day are finished, you are welcome to have a drink and relax.
Yes, we do. Langjökull Ice Cave is a magical experience, the tour has no minimum age and is a wonderful option for the whole family. Whale Watching with our partner company Elding has been a favourite with families traveling with young children, these guys have a great success rate in seeing whales (upwards of 98% in the summertime).
Another option would be the Landmannalaugar Safari on this tour you get to explore parts of the Icelandic highlands and bathe in natural hot springs. Most of our super jeep tours are also suitable for children over the age of 6 years old. If you would like a nice and relaxing experience we would also recommend the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour.
Your safety is our number one priority! Keeping this in mind, Arctic Adventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and/or take different routes depending on conditions. Please read more information in our cancellation policy.
Yes, there is a specially trained and certified guide on each of our tours. The only exception to this is for our self-drive tours.
All of our tours are guided in English.
No, for all your questions and concerns you would need to contact our customer service.
The standard in Iceland is 230V and 50Hz and we use F-type power sockets and plugs, so you might have to bring an adaptor if you are visiting from UK, USA, Canada or other countries using a different voltage, Hz or plugs.
Our tours are split into four different categories that help participants to understand what to expect from the tour. The categories are Easy, Moderate, Challenging and Demanding. Each tour is rated making it easier to find tours that suit you.
For further information about the difficulty ratings and descriptions.
We’ve partnered with the Kolviður Fund in a new carbon offsetting program, which passengers can select to participate in at the time of booking.
The Kolviður Fund is the oldest, most respected carbon offsetting program in Iceland. With your support, one tree will be planted in special Kolviður forests in Iceland to carbon offset your tour with us.
Kolviður forests are strategically planted to absorb the maximum amount of CO2 and the forests are protected for a minimum of 60 years. During their lifetime the trees absorb carbon and store it in their root system, trunk, and branches. Trees also prevent soil erosion and maintain storage of carbon in the soil.