Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tour: Glaciers & Volcanic Rivers

Cross glacial rivers in a super jeep built for terrain no sedan reaches.

A 7-hour guided super jeep tour from Vik explores Þórsmörk, a valley ringed by three glaciers (Mýrdalsjökull, Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull) with stops at Gígjökull glacier and volcanic canyons. Your English-speaking local guide shares knowledge of the 2010 eruption and the landscape that shaped it. The tour operates in all weather and suits all fitness levels. Children from age 6 are welcome, and a minimum of four participants is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Þórsmörk valley and glaciers

• Cross glacial rivers
• Stop at Gígjökull Glacier
• Walk around Þórsmörk valley
• Visit Stakkholtsgjá canyon
• Visit Nauthúsagil canyon

The experience

The super jeep handles what regular vehicles cannot: glacial rivers without bridges, rough volcanic ground, and the approach roads to Þórsmörk itself. You'll cross several of these rivers on the drive in, each one a reminder that this valley sits in terrain shaped by ice and eruption. The jeep's high clearance and traction are not luxury. They're the only way to reach the stops that matter.

Gígjökull is the centerpiece. This glacier tongue belongs to Eyjafjallajökull, the volcano that erupted in 2010 and sent glacial floods racing down the valleys below. Your guide, a local who lived through that eruption, will explain what you're looking at (the ice, the ash deposits, the evidence of the floods), and tell you details that didn't make the international news. You'll also stop at canyons like Stakkholtsgjá and Nauthúsagil on the way, and the route includes short walks around the most interesting places. The exact stops and timing shift with weather and daylight, so no two departures are quite the same.

Seven hours is the full arc: drive time, stops, walks, and the time it takes to cross those rivers safely. Dress for Iceland's weather (wind, rain and cold are routine), and bring layers. The tour runs regardless of conditions, so "bad weather" is not a cancellation. It's just part of the day. If fewer than four people book, the operator offers an alternative trip or a full refund.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• super jeep transport across glacial rivers and volcanic terrain.
• stops at Gígjökull glacier, Stakkholtsgjá and Nauthúsagil canyons with short walks around the most interesting places.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Midgard Adventure

Is this one for you?The tour is in English, so you'll follow the guide's commentary without translation. If you speak English and want the geology and the local stories behind the 2010 eruption explained as you stand in front of the glacier, this guide delivers both.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Gígjökull and why does the tour stop there?

Gígjökull is an ice tongue of Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and it's the site where glacial floods escaped during the 2010 eruption. Your guide, a local who experienced that eruption, explains the geology and shares stories about what happened that year.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. You'll need to dress appropriately for wind, rain and cold, but bad weather is not a reason to cancel. It's part of the Icelandic experience in this landscape.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from the tour?

The tour departs from Vik, and you'll need to arrange your own way there. Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik or at hotels are not included, so plan your own transport to the meeting point.

How many people are needed for the tour to run?

A minimum of four participants is required. If fewer people book, the operator will offer you an alternative trip or a full refund.

What's included in the 7-hour tour?

The tour includes the super jeep, a professional English-speaking guide, and access to all the stops and short walks in Þórsmörk and at Gígjökull. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.