3-Day Þórsmörk Hiking Tour

by Viking Women · Hiking & trekking · Multi-day packages · Highlands

4.9· 17 Google reviews of the operator

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Self-guided

from €1,321.35 per person

Next departure: Fri 25 Jun

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3-Day Þórsmörk Hiking Tour — Viking Women

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Duration
3 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
May – Sep
Starts in
Þórsmörk
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
BSÍ bus terminal
Vatnsmýrarvegur, Reykjavík
Start time
Time agreed after booking
Cancellation
No refund once booked

About this experience

Þórsmörk (or Thorsmork) is a breathtaking mountain ridge tucked between Iceland’s glaciers—Tindfjallajökull to the north and Eyjafjallajökull to the south. Named after the Norse god Thor, this spot is a hiker’s dream, with lush valleys, dramatic cliffs, and rivers carving through volcanic landscapes.

We’ll wander trails that suit all skill levels, passing waterfalls, hot springs, and panoramic views of glaciers. The area’s unique microclimate (thanks to those towering peaks) creates pockets of vibrant greenery, like moss-covered slopes and birch forests, rare in Iceland’s often rugged terrain.

For adventure lovers, Þórsmörk offers everything from short hikes to challenging treks. Keep an eye out for Arctic foxes and seabirds, and don’t forget your camera—those glacial rivers and misty valleys are pure magic. Whether we’re camping under the midnight sun or just soaking in the views, Þórsmörk perfectly captures Iceland’s wild, untamed spirit.

Description from the operator, Viking Women. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

From Reykjavík City to Hiking in Þórsmörk: Valahnúkur Adventure
Day 2: Tindfjallahringur Trail Adventure
Day 3: Réttarfell mountain and return back to Reykjavík

Included

An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
Transportation to and from the trailhead
Three days of hiking
Accommodations in a cozy mountain hut for the duration of the trip
All meals during the trip

Good to know

Clothing wear and things to carry in your daypack (large enough to carry all the items listed below):

Waterproof cover for your daypack
Waterproof hiking boots
Hiking pants
Thermal top or lightweight T-shirt
Wool socks that dry quickly
Mid layer
Buff or face covering
Warm hat
Gaiters (optional for those hiking in June month)
Sunhat
Waterproof gloves or mittens
Breathable & waterproof jacket and waterproof pants (no plastic ponchos)
Sunglasses
Water bottle or water bladder
Sunscreen
Fresh food and snacks provided by Viking Women every day
Extra fleece sweater or down jacket to put on when we stop for breaks
Hand sanitizer
Hiking poles (optional)
Camera (optional)

In your luggage:

Sleeping bag (doesn’t have to be in your luggage, just attached to it somehow)
Travel pillow (optional)
Underwear and socks
Extra clothes for the hikes
Extra clothes for the huts
Medicine
Hygiene and beauty products
Towel
Headlamp or a flashlight (for those doing the hike in August – September)
Powerbank to charge your devices - Básar hut does not have power outlets
Earplugs and a sleeping mask
Cash or a debit/credit card

You can expect daily hikes to last between 3 to 6 hours per day. While hiking in Þórsmörk, you will face many challenging sections including narrow ridges, steep moraines, drop-offs, rough terrain, and more.

The changes in elevation won’t be that significant, and the steeper sections of the trail will be well-marked and accessible, often via man-made steps.

Some special dietary requirements can be accommodated. The lack of space and facilities in the huts make it difficult for your guide to prepare numerous dishes daily. We can cater to vegetarians and those with food allergies.

Básar hut offers a dormitory-style accommodations for sleeping bags and are shared with fellow hikers, so be ready to spend the night with others.

In the Básar hut area, there's a small shop where hikers can purchase drinks and snacks. It's also the spot where they can buy their shower tickets.

Cancellation for this tour

No refund once booked. 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 wind above the treeline and river levels after rain — the guide decides on the day. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Viking Women 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.
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.
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 the cutoff shown above, 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

Not the one to book if your dates might move: this operator does not refund once booked.
Not available in winter; the operator runs it roughly May to September.

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

Why we list it

Viking Women 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 →

What travellers say about Viking Women

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Heather Connell
★★★★★ · a month ago
I don’t think I have the words to recommend Viking Women Tours with the justice they deserve. Friends and I went for the Eclipse Tour Aug 9-14. Sigrun was our guide for all but 1 day. Hilarious and Witty. Lazer focused and Kind. Knowledgeable and Intriguing. It felt like walking with a legend you’ve not heard of yet but just know the story will be an epic once it’s written. We all adored her. Then we had Saga for our last day. She climbed onto a bus of 16 women who had gotten to know each other very well and would laugh, sing and be silly. She rolled with it like she had been a fly on the wall all week. She gave us an extraordinary last hike, last dinner, last day together. If you are remotely thinking about booking a trip with them, solo or with friends, DO IT!!! Seriously do it, you’ll have a trip that is spectacularly magical
Jacqueline Jones
★★★★★ · a year ago
This was an awesome adventure! Iceland is too beautiful to describe! Our guide Sigrun was wonderful, very knowledgeable on Iceland history and told all about Icelandic culture, including the Hidden peoples. She was knowledgeable on the Iceland terrain and definitely knew her way around to show us beautiful sites. I am 73 and completed all the hikes which are optional if you feel you can’t complete. The hotels we stayed in were very accommodating also. Food great too! I definitely would go again. Very positive experience!
Wendy
★★★★★ · a year ago
I have been on a healing journey and saw the ad for Viking Women Tours in Iceland. I strongly believe stepping out of your comfort zone is how you grow, so I reserved my place without knowing anyone else and I went for it! I was NOT disappointed! Sigrún was not only an amazing and knowledgeable guide, but her own story was something that left me amazed! The women I met and the strength and beauty I saw in each one is exactly what I needed! I came home feeling happy, refreshed, renewed! My only disappointment was that it wasn't long enough ❤️
Lindy Oneil
★★★★★ · a year ago
This 6 day hike was exceptional, from the pre departure support from Viking Women's owner Saga; our guide Kat was awesome, great energy, attention to detail and fun! The trail itself is awesome, magnificent views, fun bunk houses, well supported with transfer of our food and bags etc; all made for a truly great Icelandic experience! Loved it!!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Hiking & trekking — questions people ask

When can you hike in Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September. The highland roads to Landmannalaugar are closed by snow the rest of the year, and the opening date shifts with the weather each summer. In season, day tours from Reykjavík (/experience/16823/) run about fourteen hours with a three- to five-hour guided hike and a soak in the hot river. If you have your own 4x4, the meet-on-location hike (/experience/254326/) skips the bus.

How hard is the Laugavegur trek?

Moderate to hard. It is 55 kilometres over four days from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, with river crossings, snow patches in July and weather that can turn to sleet in August. You do not need technical skills, but you need to carry a pack and walk five to eight hours a day. Guided treks (/experience/738812/) handle logistics and camping gear; the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) lets self-guided walkers carry a day pack only.

Can you hike to the volcano near Reykjavík?

Yes, when it is safe. The Reykjanes eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and around Grindavík have drawn hikers since 2021, and guided tours (/experience/629086/, /experience/620679/) follow the routes the Civil Protection authority has open. If there is an active eruption, access changes daily and tours adapt or pause. The lava is usually cooled and crusted; you see fresh black rock and steam, not flowing lava. Wear boots; the ground is rough.

What should I pack for a day hike in Iceland?

Waterproof jacket and trousers, not a poncho; the wind will shred it. Hiking boots with ankle support, wool or synthetic layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses and a packed lunch with two litres of water. In the highlands add a warm mid-layer even in July. Guides carry first aid and route knowledge, not your rain gear. Cotton jeans and trainers are the most common reason people have a miserable day.

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