Þórsmörk Super Jeep Adventure
A private highland journey through volcanic landscapes, hidden waterfalls, and glacier valleys shaped by one of Iceland's most powerful eruptions.
This Þórsmörk Super Jeep Adventure traces the dramatic aftermath of Eyjafjallajökull's 2010 eruption, taking you across glacier rivers, behind cascading waterfalls, and deep into one of Iceland's most secluded highland valleys on a fully private tour.
The tour unfolds along Iceland's South Coast, beginning at Seljalandsfoss and venturing progressively further into terrain that only a modified Super Jeep can access. Each stop reveals a different dimension of Iceland's volcanic geography, from mossy canyon walls to the scarred glacier tongue left behind by the 2010 eruption.
Þórsmörk sits at the meeting point of three glaciers, creating a sheltered microclimate unlike anywhere else in the Icelandic highlands. The valley's diverse vegetation and crossing glacial streams make it a destination that rewards visitors with genuine natural spectacle.
Because this is a private tour, the pace and focus are tailored to your group. Whether you want more time hiking in Þórsmörk or a longer stop behind Seljalandsfoss, the itinerary has flexibility built in around fixed geographical points.
Tour Highlights
Walk behind the curtain of Seljalandsfoss waterfall along a trail that is accessible year-round, illuminated in winter months.
Reach Gigjökull, the glacier outlet at the heart of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption, via a thrilling off-road river crossing.
Explore Þórsmörk valley, enclosed by three glaciers and home to a rare highland microclimate and rich plant life.
Discover a hidden moss-lined canyon with its own secluded waterfall, either Gljúfrabúi or Nauthúsagil depending on conditions.
Travel in a fully private Super Jeep with deflatable tires designed for glacier river crossings and highland off-road terrain.
Witness the long-term landscape transformation caused by the 2010 eruption, from flood channels to reshaped glacial moraines.
Take a short hike at Básar in Þórsmörk to experience the valley floor up close, with its crossing torrents and dramatic mountain views.
Itinerary
The tour begins at Seljalandsfoss, where the Seljalandsá River drops approximately 60 meters into a pool below. A maintained trail leads around and behind the falls, offering a perspective that few waterfalls in the world can provide.
Depending on trail and weather conditions, the group visits either Gljúfrabúi, a waterfall hidden inside a narrow gorge accessible by wading a shallow stream, or Nauthúsagil, a moss-covered ravine with its own quiet cascade. Both offer a sharp contrast to the open landscape outside.
The Super Jeep driver deflates the tires before heading across glacial rivers toward Gigjökull, the outlet glacier of Eyjafjallajökull. The glacier tongue was dramatically reshaped by the 2010 eruption, which melted enormous volumes of ice and sent floodwaters toward the Atlantic coast.
The final destination is Básar, the main hub area within Þórsmörk. From here, a short hike allows you to take in the valley's glacial rivers, dense birch scrub, and the surrounding wall of glaciers — Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull, and Tindafjallajökull — that define the highland horizon.
What Is Included
Included
- Private Super Jeep with professional driver-guide
- All transport throughout the full 9-hour tour
- Stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Hidden canyon visit (Gljúfrabúi or Nauthúsagil)
- Off-road glacier river crossing to Gigjökull
- Time for hiking at Þórsmörk Básar
Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Personal travel insurance
- Entrance fees to any facilities
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
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