ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Þórsmörk, Super Jeep private tour
Languagesno · Guide, de · Guide, en · Guide
RegionSouth Iceland
From Reykjavík1–4 hr, depending on stop
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Skaftafell Beyond The Limit 6 hour Adventure · Reykjavík forecast
11°
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Today · Wind 2 m/s
Today
11° 8°
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Tomorrow
12° 7°
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Tue
10° 7°
Light rain
Wed
9° 6°
Light rain
Thu
9° 7°
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Fri
10° 4°
Partly cloudy
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9° 6°
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Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Available - All year - every day as a private tour.Pick up at 09.00 Duration 8-9 hours Thorsmörk, Glaciers, volcanos, River crossing, Hikes, Waterfalls, Canyons, Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Pick up from Selfoss, Hella, Hvolsvöllur or Seljalandsfoss waterfall available
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Destination of the day is Þórsmörk – English spelling Thorsmork, the “Woods of Thor the Thundergod”. It's where the Icelanders traditionally go themselves to get away from it all. Guarding Þórsmörk nature reserve from unwanted traffic are several streams and glacial rivers cutting the rough track. Crossing requires caution. And specially modified vehicles of course. First highlight of the day is the powerfully beautiful Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a good 60 meters of constant rush. Conditions permitting, how about a walk around it – yes, you can go behind Seljalandsfoss. Soon after the road starts disintegrating and nature takes over your senses. Bordering Þórsmörk nature reserve to the south is the famously ash-spewing volcano Eyjafjallajökull, topped by glacial ice and snow. Amongst numerous places of interest on our route is the Gígjökull glacier lagoon which is actually off the maps now. In 2010 it disappeared under volcanic rubble in a catastrophic flood of glacial melt and debris, caused by the Eyjafjallajökull eruption. Where we go in the Þórsmörk Nature Reserve depends from day to day on weather and other conditions, but canyons, woodlands and caves are ideal settings for short walks.
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.