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About this activity

Depart from your Reykjavik pick up point and travel to Thorsmork Valley in the comfort of a 4x4 super jeep that has been specially customized to travel smoothly through Iceland’s rugged terrain. Thorsmork is located in a stunning valley whose jagged landscape is surrounded by towering canyons and glaciers.

Wind through the foothills of Eyjafjallajokull Glacier, stopping briefly to take photos at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, before arriving to Basar, a hiking center at the heart of the valley. Listen to a safety briefing and then set off behind your guide at a steady pace. The hiking route is approximately 16 km long, and takes you by Fimmvorduhals Volcano, an active volcano which exploded in the beginning of 2010.

Zigzag up steep trails past craters and cooling lava falls, taking in outstanding views of the highlands. As you walk, hear about the country’s landscape and volcanic activity from the guide. Roughly halfway through the hike, you’ll stop to eat the packed lunch that you brought along with you (own expense).

Your 6-8-hour hike concludes in Basar, after which you’ll ride back to central Reykjavik in the 4x4 jeep.

Please note: The paths are relatively steep and require a good general fitness.

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Included

Small group guarantee
Round trip transport from Reykjavik
An expert hiking guide
6-8 hour hiking tour adventure from Basar

Not included

Food & drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 14 years old.
Remember to bring. Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof gear, good hiking shoes, head-war, gloves and packed lunch.
Please note that this tour is quite demanding and the conditions in Thorsmork can be hard at times. Participants are expected to be dressed accordingly and have good hiking shoes with them.
Participants need to be physically fit to walk and hike along a 16 km trail. This tour is not recommended to people who are physically unfit.
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This is a small group experience limited to 16 participants per guide.

Features

Sport

50%

Tourism

35%

Adrenaline

30%

Cultural

30%

Reviews

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lindaswilliams1226

5 | 2018-08-26

As I was traveling to the start and for the first couple miles I thought maybe it was a bad idea. Then I forgot about the steep climb, narrow trail and enjoyed the awesome landscapes unlike any other where I have hiked. Our guide was helpful, encouraging and informative.

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Xiaoru L

5 | 2017-10-02

This trip was amazing! Probably the best trip I had during my stay in Iceland. Mat and Heather are not only experienced hikers but also passionate travellers themselves, they have been very professional in guiding the team. Would definitely recommend this trip to anybody who loves being active!

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Dylan

5 | 2016-06-27

Great tour! We culdn't go up to the volcano because of the weather, but the alternative destinations our guide took us to were great and there was a lot to see. A physically demanding hike, but the sights were worth it. The jeep ride through the valley was an experience in itself.

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