We begin this extraordinary tour by driving over the plateau Hellisheiði, through Selfoss, Hella and Hvollsvöllur where we will make a short stop to purchase food and provisions for lunch. We visit the beautiful waterfall Seljalandsfoss, and find we are able to walk behind the falls.

We continue over the Steinholtsá River and walk into the narrow gorge of Stakkholtsgjá, an unusual and breathtaking canyon. Our main attraction is Þórsmörk, also known as “Thor’s Woods”, a natural reserve shielded on three sides by glaciers, mountains and glacial rivers. For these reasons, Thor’s Woods, has often been difficult to reach, limiting access to heavy-duty mountain vehicles. There are a multitude of small gullies and valleys, clad with low birch-trees that create seemingly endless possibilities for the nature lover. You will find the more than 170 plant, moss and lichen species in this lush area. Þórsmörk is a narrow valley situated between three glaciers named Mýrdals-, Eyjafjalla- and Tindafjallajökull. Þórsmörk was a fjord some 12,000 years ago (our guide will explain). The outlet glaciers tumble and crawl down into the gullies, some of them ending in spectacular glacial lagoons. The glacial melt-off forms Rivers, all have to be crossed on the way into Þórsmörk. Some days the crossing is challenging. An innocent stream can change in a matter of hours to a thunderous torrent. Our skilled drivers are very experienced in these driving conditions.

This trip is truly unforgettable for the nature lover at the heard and ideal as an hiking trip.

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