4-Day Guided Hike to Thórsmörk with nights in mountain huts

Day 1
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 Langidalur 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
Day 2
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 Langidalur Hut.
Hike 18 km, active walking time: 7 hrs., ascent 1000m, descent 1000
Day 3
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
Day 4
ÞÓRSMÖRK – REYKJAVÍK
We spend the morning in Þórsmörk and climb up the small mountain of Valahnúkur and enjoy its breath-taking views over the surrounding landscape. From there we descent to the cave Sönghellir (Song cave) and to Húsadalur. We then head back to Langidalur from where we will board the afternoon bus to Reykjavík. Arrival at Reykjavik BSI bus terminal at 19:20.
Hike 5-6 km active walking 3 hrs. Ascent and descent 200

Must be at least 14 years old to hike. This is a 4-day hike and is considered challenging. Please keep that in mind when booking.

Please make sure to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the tour.