Þórsmörk - Super jeep Tour
Tour Description
This highly popular adventure offers an intensive exploration of Þórsmörk Nature Reserve (Valley of Thor), nestled between the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull, Tindfjallajökull, and Eyjafjallajökull. Highlights include a thrilling, adventurous drive across multiple unbridged glacial rivers in a specialized 4x4 Super Jeep. You will ascend to Gígjökull glacier to witness the visible aftermath of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption and enjoy breathtaking panoramic vistas of Þórsmörk and the highlands during the hike. The tour provides flexibility with hiking options, allowing you to choose your level of physical activity.
Join this guided Super Jeep tour for an unforgettable journey into Þórsmörk, a stunning and unique nature reserve located deep in South Iceland. This valley, known for its dramatic contrasts of lush birch forests and rugged volcanic terrain, is generally inaccessible without a specialized vehicle.
The adventure itself begins with the drive: you will be transported in a highly capable 4x4 Super Jeep, specially designed to handle the rough mountain roads and safely navigate the numerous unbridged glacial rivers that carve the landscape. This river crossing is a major highlight and a thrilling part of the experience.
Once in the valley, you will have the opportunity to engage in several stops for hiking. The guide will lead an ascent to Gígjökull glacier, an outlet of Eyjafjallajökull, where you can see the profound changes caused by the 2010 eruption. From this point and along the hiking routes, you will be rewarded with awe-inspiring vistas over the entire valley, the surrounding glaciers, and the wider highlands. Note that the terrain can be uneven, involving uphill and downhill sections. Crucially, the tour is tailored to the group’s capabilities, and all hiking segments are optional; guests who prefer not to hike can relax and enjoy the scenery near the stops. This experience provides an ideal opportunity to witness the raw, unique ambiance of the Icelandic nature.
Brú Base Camp
All Year
6 hours
Not Included
Easy
Highlight Of The Tour
What’s Included
Frequently Asked Questions
- Warm outdoor clothing
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Head-wear
- Gloves
- Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required
- Some snacks - we recommend bringing some snacks even though a light lunch is included.
- All day tours can be cancelled up to 48 hours from departure, with the full price refunded by emailing info@troll.is. All cancellations requested less than 48 hours from the departure time are non-refundable.
- In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with re-booking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.
- The 48 hour policy “applies to extras as well (rental Hiking Boots, Waterproof Jacket & Waterproof Pants).
- This tour is considered an EASY Suitable for most people in fair condition. You have to be able to walk on uneven surfaces and hike for at least 2 – 3 hours at a slow pace, with breaks. Trails are generally of good quality and glaciers travel at a relatively low angle.
- You have to be at least 6 years old to be able to participate in this tour.
- This tour requires a car to get to Brú Base Camp.
- Appropriate footwear and suitable outdoor clothing must be worn. We reserve the right to refuse participation to clients we believe are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in such circumstances no refunds shall be given. Our guides reserve the right to refuse participation to any customer whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offense, upset, or put other passengers in danger.
- All adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Southcoast Adventure does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Personal belongings Passengers are responsible for the safety of their own belongings. We accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings or baggage.
Our meeting point is Brú Base. Drive 5 km after passing Seljalandsfoss waterfall on road 249.
You can find us on Google Maps under Southcoast Adventure (Hella). You will see our cars immediately in front of the building.
GPS:
63.65407632637002, -19.943926457435094
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