Beautiful Þórsmörk: The Valley of Thor Private Tour
Explore Iceland's most dramatic highland reserve, tucked between three glaciers, aboard a custom super jeep built for adventure.
The Þórsmörk private super jeep tour takes you deep into one of Iceland's most celebrated nature reserves, a highland valley sheltered between the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull. The route involves river crossings that are inaccessible to standard vehicles, making a modified super jeep not just a luxury but a necessity. This 11-hour private experience combines waterfall visits, glacier exploration, and a rewarding highland hike into a single full day.
Þórsmörk is defined by contrasts: jagged ridgelines drop into valleys carpeted with moss and native birch woodland, while glacial rivers carve channels through terrain shaped by centuries of volcanic activity. The 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull permanently altered the landscape here, and seeing the aftermath of that event up close is a striking reminder of Iceland's geological energy.
Travelling in a super jeep, a vehicle with oversized tyres and a raised suspension purpose-built for Iceland's highlands, is itself a notable part of the day. The unbridged river crossings on the route to Þórsmörk are notorious for catching unprepared drivers, and the super jeep handles them with ease, allowing passengers to focus on the scenery rather than the logistics.
The day also includes time at Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland's most distinctive waterfalls, where a path behind the curtain of water offers a perspective few other falls in the world can match. The combination of waterfall, glacier, highland hike and ancient birch oasis makes this one of the most varied single-day itineraries available in southern Iceland.
Tour Highlights
Travel between three glaciers through a highland nature reserve shaped by volcanic and glacial forces over thousands of years.
Cross deep, fast-flowing rivers in a modified super jeep with enormous tyres designed specifically for Iceland's off-road terrain.
Walk behind the 66-metre curtain of Seljalandsfoss, one of the most iconic and accessible waterfalls in the country.
Hike to the Valahnúkur summit for panoramic views over glacial rivers, moss-covered gorges and two major glaciers at once.
Drive across the former bed of a glacial lagoon destroyed by the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption, approaching the glacier's snout by vehicle.
Explore the sheltered birch woodland oasis of Básar, a hikers' base deep within the Þórsmörk reserve with trails in every direction.
Enjoy the full day as a private group, with undivided attention from your guide and a pace tailored entirely to your party.
Day Itinerary
The tour begins at Seljalandsfoss, a 66-metre waterfall fed by the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. A path carved behind the falls allows visitors to stand inside the cascade, though rain gear is strongly advised as the spray is considerable.
Leaving the main road behind, the super jeep begins navigating the unbridged river crossings that make the route to Þórsmörk impassable for ordinary vehicles. The crossing itself is a highlight of the journey, with the river water rising around the oversized tyres.
Gígjökull is an outlet glacier descending from Eyjafjallajökull. The glacial lagoon that once sat at its base was obliterated in the 2010 eruption, and it is now possible to drive across the former lakebed right to the glacier's edge.
A guided hike of roughly 90 minutes ascends 220 metres to the Valahnúkur peak at approximately 1,000 metres above sea level. From the summit, the view takes in birch-covered valleys, glacial rivers and the flanks of both Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
The final stop is Básar, a sheltered area within Þórsmörk known for its dense native birch forest, a rarity in Iceland. Trails fan out from here through gorges and valleys, and the area serves as a base for some of Iceland's most celebrated multi-day trekking routes.
What Is Included
Included
- Private super jeep transportation throughout
- Professional driver and guide
- All river crossings and highland access
- Entry to Þórsmörk nature reserve area
- Guided hike on Valahnúkur
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and beverages
- Rain gear and waterproof clothing
- Gratuities for the guide
- Any personal expenses
Important Information
Reserve Your Place in Þórsmörk
This private tour provides exclusive access to one of Iceland's most remote and rewarding highland valleys, with a super jeep, a professional guide and a full day of exploration included. Availability is limited by the private nature of the experience.
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