About this experience
Reach Þórsmörk, the Valley of Thor, on a private day in a Super Jeep built to cross the unbridged glacial rivers that keep this green valley between three glaciers so hard to reach. The vehicle and your local driver-guide are only for your group, so the pace is yours. Your guide meets you at your accommodation or cruise terminal with a VAREN name tablet, helps with your bags and has water on request.
The day starts on the South Coast, where you can walk behind Seljalandsfoss and find Gljúfrabúi hidden in a mossy canyon. Then the Super Jeep leaves the ring road for the F249 track, fording rivers past the Gígjökull glacier tongue. Inside the reserve you walk into the narrow Stakkholtsgjá canyon and have time to explore the valley at Básar.
Water levels and weather decide the day, so crossings and stops may change, always with your safety first. The Super Jeep takes up to 5 guests, one price per vehicle.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring warm, windproof and waterproof clothes, including waterproof trousers, a hat, gloves and waterproof walking shoes
- Food options on the way are very limited, so please bring a packed lunch and snacks
What is included
- Pickup and drop-off at your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal
- All parking fees and local taxes
- Private Super Jeep, only for your group
- All highland driving and river crossings, conditions permitting
- Child seats, free of charge
- Bottled water on request and help with your luggage
- Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide
Not included
- Meals and snacks, please bring a packed lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Begin your private adventure with pickup from your hotel, guesthouse, cruise port, or accommodation in the Reykjavík area. Meet your expert driver-guide and travel along Iceland's scenic South Coast before entering the rugged Highland roads.
Visit one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls, where a unique walking path leads behind the cascading water. Enjoy spectacular views from every angle and capture unforgettable photos.
Take a short walk to this hidden waterfall tucked inside a narrow moss-covered canyon. Step through the rocky entrance to discover one of the South Coast's best-kept secrets.
Experience the excitement of Iceland's famous F249 mountain road in a specially equipped 4x4 Super Jeep. Cross glacial rivers and rugged Highland terrain that are inaccessible to ordinary vehicles.
Visit the impressive outlet glacier flowing from Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. Learn how the famous 2010 eruption transformed the surrounding landscape while enjoying incredible glacier views.
Hike through one of Þórsmörk's most spectacular canyons, where towering cliffs surround a peaceful stream leading to a hidden waterfall. This scenic walk is one of the region's true highlights.
Spend time exploring the breathtaking Valley of Thor, surrounded by glaciers, birch forests, volcanic mountains, and braided glacial rivers. Enjoy your packed lunch and soak in one of Iceland's most beautiful Highland landscapes.
If conditions and time allow, take a short hike to Valahnúkur for panoramic views over Þórsmörk Valley and its surrounding glaciers. This optional stop offers one of the finest viewpoints in the Icelandic Highlands.
Relax on the return journey as your guide drives you back to your hotel, guesthouse, cruise port, or accommodation in the Reykjavík area, concluding your unforgettable Super Jeep adventure.
Meeting and pickup information
- Enter your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal at checkout. Your guide meets you there with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your luggage. Pickup is available anywhere in the Capital Area.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Varen
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your driver-guide meets you at your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal with a VAREN name tablet
- Bring warm, windproof and waterproof clothes, including waterproof trousers, a hat, gloves and waterproof walking shoes
- Food options on the way are very limited, so please bring a packed lunch and snacks
- The tour runs from mid-June to the end of September, while the F249 track is open. Water levels and weather decide the day
- If the river crossings or roads are not safe and the tour cannot run, we move it to another date or give you a full refund
- Arriving by cruise ship? This is a full day of about 10 hours, so please check your all-aboard time before booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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