Þórsmörk valley with its rugged nature, cornered in by glaciers and their mighty glacial rivers, criss crossed by towering canyons and the steep foothills of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier is sight not soon forgotten.

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To reach this secluded highland valley we will need a modified 4x4 vehicle, a genuine Icelandic Super Jeep and an experienced guide. On the way to Þórsmörk we will visit the picturesque waterfall Seljalandsfoss and pass the Gígjökull glacier lagoon where we will see first hand the results of the destructive power of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.

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There in 2010 a massive flood of melt water and small ice burghs from the volcanic crater ripped the glacier to shreds and flooded the area completely.

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Continuing onwards our destination is the Básar cabin where we will start our 6-8 hour hike up and down the Fimmvörðuháls volcanoes. The ascend is between 700-800 meters.  The beautiful hike is approximately 20 km in total. This is the site of the first of two volcanic eruptions in 2010. During the hike you will not only be able to touch the new lava, see the brand new craters, mountains and the now cooling lava falls but also enjoy vast sweeping views of one of the most beautiful highland nature in all of Iceland.

Many tours claim to be once in a lifetime, but if wild places, stunning (and challenging) hikes and volcanoes stir your imagination, then this is certain to be a trip to be remembered.

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Our super jeeps seat 5 - 12 persons so our Safaris are always a small group experience!



This trip is weather and condition dependent. We reserve the right to cancel or change this trip if the circumstances are not in your favour. Full refund is given

 

 

Disclaimer: All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Icelandic Nature Tours does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.