Hiking Iceland
4 days: Footsteps of Thor
Hiking Iceland
4 Day Tour
Experiencing the dramatic landscape and natural beauty of this wild area with glaciers, lava fields, river crossings and mountains
Areas Visited
Reykjavik
Þórsmörkv
Selfoss
Hella
Hvolsvöllur
Tröllakirkja
Hvannárgil
Mt. Réttarfell
Fimmvörðuháls
Þórsmörk
Goðaland
Explore the Region
Key Inclusions
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners. Special diets can be catered for on request (e.g. vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free diet) however a supplement will apply. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- 3 nights in a mountain hut on a multishare basis (dormitory style, sleeping bag needed)
- Experienced English speaking walking guide for 4 days
- Cooking gear
- Transport from Reykjavik to Þórsmörk and back to Reykjavik
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Itinerary
Experiencing the dramatic landscape and natural beauty of this wild area with glaciers, lava fields, river crossings and mountains
Day 1:
Bus from Reykjavik to Thorsmork (Þórsmörk), afternoon hike (3-4hrs)
Meet your guide and group in Reykjavik early this morning (at 6.30am). We start our journey by boarding the highland bus from BSI bus terminal which will drive us all the way to the beautiful glacier valley of Þórsmörk. On the route we will pass by the picturesque villages of Selfoss, Hella and Hvolsvöllur. We’ll get off the bus at Langidalur hut, where we will lodge for the next 3 nights. After lunch our first hike will be crossing the hiking bridge over the Krossá river, visit Tröllakirkja (troll church) a unique rock formation with a small cave underneath and hike either into the beautiful Hvannárgil or up to Mt. Réttarfell. Return to our hut in time to prepare dinner. Hike 5-8 km, active walking time: 3-4 hrs. ascent and descent 400 m Distance: 5-8km/3-5mi, ascent: 400m/1320ft
Day 2:
Day 2: Circular walk to view the Fimmvörðuháls volcano (7hrs)
We climb up the hills leading to the pass of Fimmvörðuháls, walking along the Kattarhryggir ridges with views over the impressive mountain of Útigönguhöfði up to Morinsheiði heath. At the end of the Morinsheiði plateau we will enjoy the view of the lava stream that flowed down from the Fimmvörðuháls volcano in March and early April 2010. As we gain height above Morinsheiði, we will reach the lava field and the two craters Magni and Móði that erupted prior to the main Eyjafjallajökull crater. We head back to Þórsmörk with the magnificent view over the glaciers and this beautiful valley for our dinner and night in Langidalur Hut. Distance: 18km/11.25 mi, descent/ascent: 1000m/3300ft
Day 3:
Þórsmörk Tindfjöll Circle walk (4 or 7hrs)
Today we will hike a scenic trail with an extraordinary view over Goðaland, The glaciers and the inner part of Þórsmörk. We will proceed into the Slyppugil valley and towards Tindfjallagil where we will find a unique rock formation with a small cave underneath, called Tröllakirkja (the church of the trolls). We will have the chance of climbing Mt Rjúpnafell and heading down afterwards following the banks of the Krossá river which will bring us back to our hut for a delicious barbeque feast! Distance: 14-16km/8.75-10mi, ascent/descent; 450m/1485ft
Day 4:
Mountain walk in Thórsmörk (3hrs), return to Reykjavik
We spend the morning in Þórsmörk and climb up the small mountain of Valahnúkur and enjoy its breath-taking views over the surrounding landscape. From there we descent to the cave Sönghellir (Song cave) and to Húsadalur. We then head back to Langidalur from where we will board the afternoon bus to Reykjavík. Arrival at Reykjavik BSI bus terminal at 7.30 pm Distance: 5-6km/3-4mi, ascent / descent: 200m/660ft
Pricing
Pricing Per Person From $2,935 AUD
We can also assist with international airfares, travel insurance and pre and post tour accommodation or trip extensions.
Inclusions
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners. Special diets can be catered for on request (e.g. vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free diet) however a supplement will apply. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- 3 nights in a mountain hut on a multishare basis (dormitory style, sleeping bag needed)
- Experienced English speaking walking guide for 4 days
- Cooking gear
- Transport from Reykjavik to Þórsmörk and back to Reykjavik
Overview
- Day 1: Bus from Reykjavik to Thorsmork (Þórsmörk), afternoon hike (3-4hrs)
- Day 2: Circular walk to view the Fimmvörðuháls volcano (7hrs)
- Day 3: Þórsmörk Tindfjöll Circle walk (4 or 7hrs)
- Day 4: Mountain walk in Thórsmörk (3hrs), return to Reykjavik
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