Is it worth it?

Þórsmörk is worth a day if you want to walk

Short answer

Worth it, with conditions

Worth it for walkers: a green valley between three glaciers, reached by super jeep or highland bus across rivers. Less worth it if you want to see things from a vehicle window.

The short version

  • Worth it, with conditions. Worth it for walkers: a green valley between three glaciers, reached by super jeep or highland bus across rivers. Less worth it if you want to see things from a vehicle window.
  • We hold 8 day tours here from 5 operators, median €311 a person, cheapest €263.
  • Cheaper alternative: The summer highland bus goes in and out daily for much less than a jeep tour, if you are happy to walk on your own.

Worth it if

  • You want a proper walk in the landscape.
  • You are here in summer when the bus runs.
  • You have already seen the South Coast highlights.

Not worth it if

  • You do not plan to leave the vehicle much.
  • Your rental car is a 2WD — do not try the rivers.

What you are actually paying for

A modified vehicle and a driver who can ford glacial rivers. That, not the valley, is the price.

Across our own contracted catalogue, super jeeps day tours run to a median of €311 a person, with the cheapest we hold at €263, from 5 operators. Private and per-vehicle products are excluded, because mixing them into a per-person figure makes it meaningless.

The cheaper thing to do instead

The summer highland bus goes in and out daily for much less than a jeep tour, if you are happy to walk on your own.

If you decide it is worth it

What we actually hold, with live prices and departures. Nothing here is a placeholder listing — if it is on this page, it can be booked.

Midgard Adventure

Þórsmörk Super Jeep | Day Tour | Midgard

from €286 per person5.0· 4 reviews of this tour

15% below the €338 typical

People staying on the south coast who want the highland…

7 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur

  • Book the night before
  • Meet at Midgard Base Camp in…

Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) Nature Reserve is one of Iceland’s most captivating landscapes. Known for its expansive views, secluded waterfalls, dramatic canyons, birch forests, and glacier vistas.

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Midgard Adventure

Þórsmörk Hike | Day Tour | Midgard

from €308 per person5.0· 4 reviews of this tour

66% above the €185 typical

Fit walkers who want a full day on Þórsmörk's trails with a…

8 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur

  • Age 13+
  • Family friendly
  • Book the night before

Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) Nature Reserve is among Iceland’s most stunning landscapes, celebrated for its striking mountains, glacier vistas, hidden waterfalls, dramatic canyons, and serene birch forests.

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Southcoast Adventure

Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tour

from €280 per person4.70· 300 Google reviews of the operator

17% below the €338 typical

Moderate · meet at the start point

6 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur

  • Food included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 2 days ahead

Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander’s heart. There’s just nothing like it…

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Questions people ask

Is Þórsmörk worth it?

Worth it for walkers: a green valley between three glaciers, reached by super jeep or highland bus across rivers. Less worth it if you want to see things from a vehicle window.

Is Þórsmörk the same as the Laugavegur trail?

Þórsmörk is where the Laugavegur trek ends. A day trip gives you the valley without the four days of walking from Landmannalaugar.

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Last updated · prices and departures checked 24 Oct 2026

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