Private Thorsmork Valley Day Tour

Join us for an adventure on the Private Thorsmork day tour from Reykjavik, this tour will truly let you experience the highlands of Iceland and all that they have to offer. This day tour will take you to visit wonderful cascades and verdant canyons. You’ll have stunning views of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano, see glaciers blanketed in ash in past eruptions – and so much more – all from the comfort of your own, private 4×4 vehicle.

Itinerary

The day of the tour will start with a morning pickup at your hotel in the Reykjavik area. You will then head straight to the well-known Ring Road, which offers extraordinary views of two volcanoes: Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla. While Eyjafjallajökull is probably still fresh in your memory from its 2010 eruption, Hekla is one of the most active volcanoes in Iceland. This probably helped it to earn the nickname of the “gateway to Hell” back in the Middle Ages.

After our scenic drive, the first stop is at Seljalandsfoss. This waterfall is breathtaking enough from the front, but it gets better. You’ll have the chance to follow a path behind the cascade and see this natural beauty from a unique angle. Make sure you bring a raincoat, though, because you will definitely get wet.

The next stop is Þórsmörk, which is the “Valley of Thor” in Icelandic. This beautiful valley is surrounded by glaciers and mountains, among which is Gígjökull, a glacier tongue. You’ll also get the chance to approach the edge of the famous Eyjafjallajökull that you were able to see from the vehicle earlier. The eruption of this glacier volcano in 2010 interfered with air traffic all over Europe, making itself and Iceland famous simultaneously.

Stakkholtsgjá Canyon is the next stop. The cliffs in this breathtaking canyon tower 100 meters (328 feet) above all that lies beneath them. For the Game of Thrones fans out there, this canyon was one of the filming locations for the HBO show, so come and check it out for yourself!

Driving further into Þórsmörk valley, we’ll have to cross through some rivers in our jeep to arrive at the campsite. Here we’ll stop to give you the chance to enjoy some short hikes, relishing the fantastic views of the glacial river beds along with the backdrop of the surrounding glaciers and mountains.

There will be some additional stops, depending on the time remaining as well as the weather conditions on the day of the tour, of course. One possibility is a visit to Nauthúsagil, a beautiful ravine with a waterfall at the end.

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