Join this 4-day tour and discover Þórsmörk, the final leg of the famed Laugavegur trail, renowned as its most scenic part, is nestled amidst three glaciers and accessible only by large 4x4 vehicles due to unbridged rivers. Embraced as "the hiker's paradise" by Icelanders, it offers breathtaking vistas, diverse landscapes, and an array of trails for exploration, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in Iceland's pristine natural beauty. Under the guidance of the expert team, you can safely uncover hidden treasures such as canyons, craters, and caves, culminating in a celebratory BBQ at your Hut on the last night of this unforgettable adventure.
Highlights
Explore the unique rock formation of Álfakirkja (church of elves) with a small cave
Discover the lava field and craters Magni and Móði from the Fimmvörðuháls volcano.
Experience the extraordinary view over Goðaland, glaciers, and Tindfjallagil rock formation
Enjoy beautiful landscapes and cross the Krossá river on foot bridges
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Start your journey by boarding the highland bus from the BSI bus terminal, which will drive you to the beautiful glacier valley of Þórsmörk. Pass the picturesque villages of Selfoss, Hella, and Hvolsvöllur on the route. Then, get off the bus at Básar hut, where you lodge for the next three nights. After lunch, your first hike will be to visit Álfakirkja (church of elves), a unique rock formation with a small cave underneath, and hike either into the beautiful Hvannárgil valley or Mt. Réttarfell. Return to your hut in time to prepare dinner.
Hike 5-8 km (3-5 mi)
Active walking time: 3-4 hrs.
Ascent and descent 400 m (1312')
Ascend the hills towards Fimmvörðuháls Pass, walking along Kattarhryggir ridges. Admire Útigönguhöfði mountain and Morinsheiði heath. See the lava stream from Fimmvörðuháls volcano and reach Magni and Móði craters. Return to Þórsmörk for dinner and another night in your hut, enjoying the glacier views.
Hike 18 km (11 mi)
Active walking time: 7 hrs.
Ascent/descent 1000 m (3280')
Today, hike a scenic trail with an extraordinary view over Goðaland, the glaciers, and the inner part of Þórsmörk. You start the hike by crossing the Krossá River on footbridges. Then, proceed into the Slyppugil Valley and towards Tindfjallagil, where you can find a unique rock formation with a small cave underneath called Tröllakirkja (church of trolls). Heading down, follow the banks of the Krossá River until you find the bridge, and return to your hut for a delicious barbeque feast!
Hike 16-18 km (10-11 mi)
Active walking time: 4-7 hrs.
Ascent/descent 450 m (1470')
Day 4: Valahnúkur | Reykjavík
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
In the morning, explore Þórsmörk and climb up Valahnúkur mountain for stunning views. Descend to Sönghellir (Song cave) and Húsadalur before returning to Langidalur. Catch the afternoon bus to Reykjavík, arriving at Reykjavik BSI bus terminal by 19:20.
Hike 5-10 km (3-6 mi)
Active walking time 3 hrs.
Ascent/descent 200 m (650')
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It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
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6 days ago
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This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.