4-Day Þórsmörk guided hikes in Huts

Enjoy the journey of a lifetime on this fantastic hiking experience in the glacier valley of Þórsmörk [Thorsmork], up to the Fimmvörðuháls pass. This is one of the world’s best treks; through volcanic landscapes and green moss. Þórsmörk is the last part of the famous Laugavegur trail, considered by many the most beautiful part. Expect to walk 4-7 hours per day on this guided 4-day tour with accommodation in a rustic mountain hut. The hikes are moderate to challenging with a total distance of 40 kilometres and a maximum ascent of 1000 metres.

Þórsmörk is known as a hiker’s paradise among Icelanders, as the region has breathtaking scenery, vast landscapes, and numerous hiking trails to follow. Þórsmörk, which was named after the Norse god Þór (Thor), is situated between three glaciers, Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull. In this relatively small area, you can cross rivers, hike mountains, walk along lava fields, and experience exquisite glacier views.

Booking a guided tour ensures your safe way with a professionally trained guide, who will show you the fantastic hidden gems these valleys treasure, such as the canyons, craters, and caves that only experienced locals know about. The 4-day adventure is topped off with a celebratory BBQ on the last night in your mountain hut with the group!

Experienced and qualified guide

Mountain hut sleeping bag accommodation in dormitories

Transport at the beginning and end of the trek

Breakfast (3), lunch (4), dinner (3)

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 15 days of the start time.
A 75% charge applies if canceled within 29 days of the start time.
A 50% charge applies if canceled within 59 days of the start time.
A 15% charge applies if canceled within 365 days of the start time.

Reykjavík – Þórsmörk
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 Básar 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 (church of trolls) a unique rock formation with a small cave underneath and hike either into the beautiful Hvannárgil valley 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
Þórsmörk – Fimmvörðuháls
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 Básar Hut.

Hike 18 km, active walking time: 7 hrs., ascent 1000m, descent 1000
Þórsmörk Tindfjöll Circle
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 Krossá river which will bring us back to our hut for a delicious barbeque feast!

Hike 14 – 16 km, active walking time: 4 hrs. or 7 hrs. ascent 450m, descent 450m
Þórsmörk – Reykjavík
We spend the morning in Þórsmörk, with the option to take it easy and rest, or to hike one of the numerous trails in the area. We catch the bus back to BSI bus Station in Reykjavik at 15:00, arriving at approximately 19:30 in Reykjavík.
- Hike 5-10 km (3-6 mi)
- Active walking time 3 hrs.
- Ascent/descent 200 m (650′)