Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tour from Hvolsvöllur

About 7 hoursGroup: Small group, up to 14 peopleEasy to moderateSuper jeep from HvolsvöllurAge 5+All year

A Þórsmörk super jeep tour for anyone who wants the highlands without a long hike. You ride in a capable 4x4 across rivers and rough tracks to reach the valley between three glaciers, with stops for short walks and views along the way.

Base camp in HvolsvöllurRiver crossingsCanyon or ravine stopGlacier viewpoints

River crossings that only a proper 4x4 can manage
Views of Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull
Short walks at scenic stops, adjusted to the group
Runs all year, unlike the pure hiking tour
Small groups with a local driver-guide

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

1Meet at the base campArrive at least 15 minutes before departure in Hvolsvöllur.

River crossings into the highlandsThe super jeep drives through several glacial rivers.

The route into Þórsmörk crosses glacial rivers that change course and depth through the season, which is why only specially equipped vehicles make the trip. Much of the day is spent on this track, so the ride is bumpy and slow in places by design.

Time here · much of the drive in and out

Canyon or ravine stopA short walk into a narrow canyon carved by meltwater.

A short, easy walk of about 20 to 30 minutes into a narrow canyon carved by meltwater, with steep rock walls close together. Depending on the day's route this might be Stakkholtsgjá or a similar canyon.

Time here · about 20–30 minutesWalking · short and easy

Glacier viewpointA stop with views over Eyjafjallajökull and the surrounding valley.

A stop of about 20 minutes with views over Eyjafjallajökull and the valley below, with Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull beyond. You can see the scars left by the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption.

Time here · about 20 minutes

5Return by super jeepBack over the rivers to Hvolsvöllur.

About the Þórsmörk super jeep tour

This is the easier way to see Þórsmörk: you stay in the super jeep for most of the day, with the driving itself part of the experience. The tracks in cross several glacial rivers and rough ground that ordinary cars cannot manage, so the ride is bumpy and slow in places by design.

Depending on conditions, the day can include short stops at spots such as a narrow canyon, a viewpoint over the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption area, or a short walk up to a summit view. None of the walking is long or demanding, and your guide can adjust the plan if someone in the group would rather stay near the jeep.

Unlike the hiking version of this tour, the super jeep tour runs all year, though the exact route and stops in winter depend heavily on snow and river conditions. Whatever the season, dress warmly, since you'll be out of the vehicle at several points.

Make it your own

Optional extras, at extra cost

Packed lunch

Included

Local driver-guide
Super jeep transport
Short guided stops in Þórsmörk
Coffee or tea
10% discount at the base camp restaurant after the tour

Not included

Lunch (a lunchbox can usually be added for an extra cost)
Pick-up from Reykjavík

What to bring

Warm, waterproof clothing
Comfortable shoes for short walks
Camera

Good to know

Runs all year, though the route can change with snow and river conditions
Minimum age 5
Easier than the pure hiking tour: mostly seated, with short walks at stops
Meeting point is the base camp at Dufþaksbraut 14, Hvolsvöllur, with departures at 9:00 or 10:00. There is no pick-up from Reykjavík
Small groups of no more than 14 people; the tour needs at least 4 guests to run
Stops vary with the day's conditions and may include Nauthúsagil ravine, Gígjökull, Stakkholtsgjá canyon and Valahnúkur

Questions people ask

How is this different from the Þórsmörk hiking tour?

This tour spends most of the day in the super jeep with short walks at stops, while the hiking tour includes a 3–4 hour hike. Choose this one if you want the scenery without the long walk.

Does it run in winter?

Yes, all year, though the exact route and stops depend on snow and river conditions on the day.

Is it bumpy?

Yes. The tracks are rough by nature, with several river crossings, so it isn't the smoothest ride, but that's part of the appeal.

Is lunch included?

No, but a lunchbox from the base camp restaurant can usually be added when booking.

Can young children join?

Yes, there's a lower minimum age than the hiking tour since the walking is short and optional.

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From39,000 ISKPer person