Super Jeep | Þórsmörk | Private Tour from Reykjavik

by Hyperborea slf. · Super jeeps · Reykjavík

  • Self-guided

from €1,468.16 per vehicle

Next departure: Sat 24 Oct

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Super Jeep | Þórsmörk | Private Tour from Reykjavik — Hyperborea slf.
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  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    May – Sep

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00

  • Minimum age

    11

  • Cancellation

    Free until 2 days before

About this experience

Your private super jeep tour from Reykjavik to Thorsmork's Basar is a thrilling adventure that promises to immerse you in Iceland's rugged beauty. As you depart from Reykjavik, you'll embark on a scenic journey through some of the country's most iconic landscapes.

The route to Basar takes you through the Southern Highlands, a region renowned for its dramatic contrasts. You will experience the raw power of Mother Nature as you traverse black sand deserts, cross glacial rivers, and navigate volcanic landscapes. The journey itself is an exhilarating part of the adventure, as your super jeep is specially equipped to handle these challenging terrains.

Upon arriving in Thorsmork, you'll be greeted by a breathtaking vista of the surrounding glaciers - Tindfjallajökull, Eyjafjallajökull, and Mýrdalsjökull - providing a stunning backdrop to the valley. The valley's lush birchwood forests and vibrant wildflowers will be in full bloom, creating a picture-perfect scene.

During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to explore Basar, a unique hub within Thorsmork, known for its fantastic camping and hiking facilities. The Laugavegur Trek, one of Iceland's most famous hiking trails, begins or ends here. You can choose to embark on a short hike to experience the valley's mesmerizing landscapes up close.

Your adventure will also take you to Nauthúsagil, a picturesque and narrow canyon with stunning rock formations, and Gigjokull, a glacier tongue emerging from Eyjafjallajökull. These natural wonders further enhance your experience, showcasing the diverse and dramatic beauty of Thorsmork.

Throughout the journey, your guide will provide insightful information about the geological and cultural aspects of the region, enhancing the experience. You will leave with unforgettable memories of Thorsmork, a destination that encapsulates the wild and untamed spirit of Iceland's natural wonders.


Description from the operator, Hyperborea slf.. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 2 days before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is closed roads — the Road Administration shuts the mountain roads before the operator has to decide anything. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Hyperborea slf. decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 2 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Children under 11 cannot join this one.
  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Hyperborea slf. is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

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Super jeeps — questions people ask

What is a super jeep?

A four-wheel-drive truck or van rebuilt for Iceland: raised suspension, huge low-pressure tyres and a snorkel, so it can cross rivers, drive on snow and climb glacier tracks that stop a rental car. Groups are small, usually eight to sixteen people. Super jeeps are how you reach Landmannalaugar in the highlands, ice caves under Mýrdalsjökull and dark northern-lights spots off the main roads. They are pricier than a coach, and rougher.

Is a super jeep northern lights tour better than a bus?

Slightly, for two reasons. A super jeep can leave the tarmac and find darker, more sheltered spots, and with ten people rather than fifty you spend less time waiting at stops. Arctic Adventures' Northern Lights Explorer (/experience/209/) and Northern Lights by 4x4 (/experience/1088067/) are the standard options. The sky is the same either way; a jeep does not make clouds part. If budget matters, a small-group minibus gets you most of the benefit.

When can you take a super jeep to Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September, once the highland roads open. The Landmannalaugar Safari (/experience/341/) is a twelve-hour day from Reykjavík with river crossings, a short hike and a soak in the natural hot river. The rest of the year the road is closed to everything except specially licensed winter expeditions. The dates the F-roads open vary each year with the snow, so if you are booking for June, expect a possible reschedule.

Is a super jeep tour comfortable?

Comfortable enough on the tarmac, bumpy on the rough stuff. That is the point. Expect to be thrown about on lava tracks and river beds, and to sit in a bench seat for several hours. People prone to motion sickness should sit in front and take a tablet. The trade-off is access: you see places coaches cannot go, with a driver-guide who talks to you rather than over a microphone.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.

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