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4.7(1,642 reviews)

Thorsmork Volcano Hiking Adventure From Reykjavik

14 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Depart from your Reykjavik hotel in a 4x4 jeep that has been specially customized to travel smoothly through Iceland’s rugged terrain, and make your way south to Thorsmork Valley, whose jagged landscape is surrounded by towering canyons and glaciers. Wind through the foothills of Eyjafjallajokull Glacier, stopping briefly to take photos at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, before arriving in Basar, a hiking center at the heart of the valley. Listen to a safety briefing and then set off behind your guide at a steady pace. The route is 12 miles long and takes you by Fimmvorouhals Volcano, an active volcano which exploded into being in 2010. Zigzag up steep trails past craters and cooling lava falls, taking in outstanding views of the highlands. As you walk, hear about the country’s landscape and volcanic activity from the guide. Roughly halfway through the hike, you’ll stop to eat the packed lunch that you brought along with you (own expense). Your 6-8-hour hike concludes in Basar, after which you’ll ride back to your hotel in the 4x4 jeep. Please note: The paths are relatively steep and require a good general fitness.

Full description

Hike around craters and cooling lava at Iceland’s Fimmvorouhals Volcano in Thorsmork Valley! The exciting day trip includes round-trip transport by 4x4 jeep from Reykjavik as well as a stop at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall near Eyjafjallajokull Glacier. After arriving at Basar in Thorsmork Valley, set off on a 12-mile (20-km) hike, taking in spectacular volcanic scenery.The paths are relatively steep and require a good general fitness.

Included / Excluded

  • Small group guarantee
  • Round trip transport from Reykjavik
  • An expert hiking guide
  • 6-8 hour hiking tour adventure from Basar
  • Entry/Admission - Seljalandsfoss
  • Entry/Admission - Vik
  • Food & drinks

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 14h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Reviews

4.7(1,642 reviews)
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Jasmine Schnall
Jun 2026
5.0

I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!

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Jasmine Schnall
Jun 2026
5.0

I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!

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Abigail Hauer (Abby)
Jun 2026
5.0

We just completed the 7-day tour and it was incredible! For the 6-day portion of the tour, Maggie was the BEST tour guide! She shared interesting facts about Iceland, sprinkled in with great humor. She kept the tour group running on time and gave clear instructions about appropriate attire for each attraction (for example, when to wear waterproof clothes). She also made sure we had the appropriate amount of time for each attraction; of course there was a stop or two that we wish we had more time to explore, but that is the nature of doing a country-wide tour. Overall, Maggie was the MVP and we will miss her dearly! The hotels were nice, and the dinner and breakfast selections were quite broad; they always included at least one vegetarian option. Some hotels even had hot tubs which were an added bonus. The Wilderness Center was by far our favorite hotel! There was an instance of miscommunication from Arctic Adventures (not at all Maggie’s fault), namely clarity on how to book the lagoon visit for an extra fee. It was easily resolved with a brief phone call but we wish there was clearer communication from Arctic before the tour began. The 7th day included some folks from the 6-day tour and some folks doing just a tour for that day. We had a different guide, Bruno, who was also great. The 7th day does feel a bit disconnected from the previous 6, but we would still recommend doing it because the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a beautiful way to end a country-wide tour of Iceland. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. We found the price to be worth the experience, especially with a guide like Maggie!

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Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 14 years old.
Remember to bring. Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof gear, good hiking shoes, head-war, gloves and packed lunch.
Please note that this tour is quite demanding and the conditions in Thorsmork can be hard at times. Participants are expected to be dressed accordingly and have good hiking shoes with them.
Participants need to be physically fit to walk and hike along a 16 km trail. This tour is not recommended to people who are physically unfit.
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This is a small group experience limited to 16 participants per guide.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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