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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Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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21 hours ago
Adventure Life set us up with great guides and locations, seamless transportation, and good advice. Will work with them again. Thanks
Scott Sepsy
2 days ago
Amazing trip and the best customer service
Liz
3 days ago
Hannah and Nur got the gist of what we wanted our trip to be. They got us in hotels that were located centrally to historic tours. Tours and excursions that were significant, enriching and enjoyable. We had drivers that were on time/reliable. We got from location to location with ease. I would never have been able to plan this myself. I would not have known enough to ask for what we needed. This was above and beyond what I expected. Well done!
Kelly Mattingly
4 days ago
This is at least the fifth trip we have booked with AdventureLife. Jess has always had excellent ideas.