Thórsmörk By 4x4: Wilderness Captured

Thorsmörk by 4x4: Wilderness Captured

Pickup Depart from Reykjavik at 8:00 am for your private Thorsmork journey. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and start your adventure towards the south coast. The drive from Reykjavik to 4×4 track that leads into Thórsmork will take roughly 2 hours. Ride along in one of our super jeep 4x4s off-road and across rivers into Thórsmörk, a hidden valley surrounded by glaciers, mountains, and rivers Gígjökull Glacier We will start the Private Thorsmork day off by visiting the retreating Gígjökull glacier at the base of Iceland’s volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. There, you will learn about the devastating effects that the 2010 eruption of this volcano had on the glacier and how it has changed over the decade. Stakkholtsgjá Canyon As we make our way further into Thorsmork Valley, we will explore Stakkholtsgjá Canyon, a stunning gorge with towering green cliffs and a sparkling river running through it. Like something out of Jurassic Park, this place is guaranteed to make you feel small. Hike to the Stakkholsgiá Cave Hiking for about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) into Stakkholtsgjá Canyon, we will reach a massive crack in the mountain which leads into a cave with a waterfall. This location is a true hidden gem within the valley and a perfect place for some great photos amongst the green canyon walls. The trail is flat and very easy, however, may have you crossing some small streams in order to reach the cave. It’s best to have water-resistant hiking boots as well as a rain jacket for the spray of the waterfall inside of the cave. Lunch at Langidalur Thorsmork Hut Once again, we have saved the best for last. We will finish our day departing from the campground on a 2-hour roundtrip hike up Valahnukur peak for one of the best views in all of Iceland. At the top, you will have a panoramic view of the surrounding glaciers, mountains, and valleys which makes for one of the best photo spots in Iceland. Drop-off We conclude this epic Private Thorsmork by 4×4 adventure as we drive back to Reykjavik where you will get dropped off at your accommodation.