Eyjafjallajökull & Thorsmork Super Jeep Tour: Glaciers

A 38-inch super jeep takes you where the regular road ends.

This 10-hour super jeep tour of South Iceland combines Eyjafjallajökull glacier, the Thorsmork Nature Reserve and volcanic terrain in a modified Arctic Trucks vehicle that handles mountain roads impassable to standard cars. Your guide drives and navigates the challenging terrain while you travel between stops including Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Stakkholtsgjá canyon and the Eyjafjallajökull outlet glacier Gigjökull. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Bring warm clothing, good shoes and a camera.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Eyjafjallajokull and Thorsmork

• Meet guide at reception
• Circle Seljalandsfoss waterfall trail
• Visit Stakkholtsgjá canyon in Thorsmork
• Explore Eyjafjallajökull glacier area

The experience

What roads can a super jeep reach that a rental car cannot? The answer shapes this entire day. You meet your guide at the hotel for pickup, then spend 10 hours in a 38-inch modified Arctic Trucks vehicle climbing into terrain most visitors never see. The jeep's size and suspension let you access mountain passes, river crossings and volcanic plateaus that would stop a standard vehicle. Your guide handles all the driving and knows which routes open the best views and the safest passage through each section.

The tour moves between four main stops across South Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is the first: a waterfall you can walk completely around, passing behind the curtain of water itself. The rocks underfoot stay slippery from the constant mist, so the walk is both mesmerizing and wet. From there the route climbs into Thorsmork Nature Reserve to Stakkholtsgjá, a two-kilometer canyon that narrows as it deepens, fed by small streams and tucked away enough that many tours skip it entirely. The Eyjafjallajökull glacier itself comes next (the sixth largest in Iceland, covering over 100 square kilometers), and its outlet glacier Gigjökull, whose meltwater carves the rivers that feed Seljalandsfoss. The volcanic landscape ties it all together: you are driving through terrain shaped by eruption and ice, with views that shift as the jeep climbs and descends.

The super jeep is the tool that makes this possible. A standard rental cannot navigate these mountain roads, and a bus tour keeps you at the viewpoint. Here, the vehicle itself is part of the experience: the expert guide shows you how the jeep's capability changes what you can reach and how you can move through the landscape. Warm outdoor clothing and good shoes matter. Bring snacks for the day and your camera. The guide does the driving on every challenging section, so you stay focused on the terrain and the stops themselves.

What’s included

• Expert super jeep driver-guide leading the entire route.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• the 38-inch modified Arctic Trucks vehicle itself, which accesses mountain roads beyond standard car reach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arctic Trucks Experience

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to drive terrain a rental car cannot reach and see stops like Stakkholtsgjá that most visitors miss: the super jeep's size and your guide's expertise unlock access that changes what the day holds. If you prefer to drive yourself or want a smaller group experience, a self-drive rental or a private guide in a standard vehicle would suit a different need.

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Top questions

Can I walk around behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on this tour?

Yes. Seljalandsfoss is one of the main stops, and the trail circles the waterfall completely, passing behind it through a cavern in the cliffs. The rocks stay slippery from the mist, so expect to get wet and move carefully, but the walk is part of the tour.

What is Stakkholtsgjá and why is it worth visiting?

Stakkholtsgjá is a two-kilometer canyon in the Thorsmork Nature Reserve that narrows as it deepens, fed by small streams. Many tours skip it, which is why it is considered a hidden gem: the super jeep's access to remote roads makes it a regular stop on this itinerary.

How large is the Eyjafjallajökull glacier?

Eyjafjallajökull is the sixth largest glacier in Iceland, covering over 100 square kilometers. The tour visits Gigjökull, its most well-known outlet glacier, whose meltwater feeds the rivers that flow into Seljalandsfoss.

Do I need a special license or permit to ride in the super jeep?

No. Your guide drives the vehicle on all mountain roads and challenging terrain. You do need to bring warm outdoor clothing, good shoes and a camera. The tour lasts 10 hours and covers volcanic landscape and high terrain.

What happens if I have small children or infants?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included. Bring snacks for the day to eat during the stops and the drive between them.