Overview
The Valley of Thor, or Þórsmörk in Icelandic, is a nature reserve in the southern highlands, located between three glaciers; Eyjafjallajökull (the famous glacier volcano that erupted in 2010 and caused widespread disruption to air traffic in Europe), Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull. Þórsmörk is a place of diverse and magnificent landscape with its ice-capped peaks, jagged mountain ridges and valleys rich with moss and birch woodland. Þórsmörk is a paradise for hikers. Max 19 per group.
What you will be doing
One of the most visited waterfalls in Iceland. This 66m (213ft) high waterfall is not the most powerful waterfall in Iceland but extremely beautiful. What makes it special, though, is the fact that you can walk behind it. Just remember to bring rain gear with you because it is not unlikely that spray from the waterfall will catch you.
Gígjökull is an outlet that flows from Eyjafjallajökull. Previously, there was a glacial lagoon underneath the glacier, which was one of the gems of Þórsmörk, but it was destroyed in the famous 2010 Eyjafjalla volcanic eruption. therefore today it is possible to drive on the former bottom of the lagoon almost up to the glacier.
One of the most beautiful and sheltered areas in the Þórsmerkur – an oasis of natural birch woods. It is a wonderland for hikers with hiking trails and paths in all directions, through valleys and gorges with delicate birch forests, glacial rivers and magnificent mountain scenery
Hiking up Valahnúkur is relatively easy. The 220m (722ft) ascent hike takes about an hour and a half. When you are up there, you are standing at an elevation of around 1000m (3300ft) with a spectacular view over valleys and gorges covered with moss and birch forest, glacial rivers and the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Reykjavík, Iceland
🗺️ Instructions: We offer pick up and drop off from Reykjavík and Hvolsvöllur.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Bring warm outdoor clothing, hat and gloves or mittens, and rain gear
Minimum age is 5
Inclusion ✅
WIFI onboard
Tour transport
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Lunch
Refreshments
About your host
Glaciers and WaterfallsWe are an independently owned travel company. We love adventure travel and are committed to give you the most authentic experiences. With our intimate knowledge and our passion for the country we enable you to enjoy rich and adventurous tours and get closer to the culture that makes Iceland so special. We only hire guides that we have personally worked with, or come with very high recommendations, who can uphold our standards.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.