U-Drive Valley of Thor

Available from 1st of June - 31st of August / Winter edition

Guaranteed departures 2010
Every Day at 09:00 from Reykjavik Backpackers for a minimum of 2 passangers.

U-Drive Valley of Thor is a self drive super jeep tour to Thorsmork glacier valley combined with a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier in Iceland, available on a day tour from Reykjavik Backpackers hostel.

For further booking requests and further information please send a request to bookings@reykjavikbackpackers.com or follow this link.

Description

The lovely but rugged nature of this valley offers a unique composition of glaciers, rocks and wood, not to forget the glacial rivers you will have to cross with a modified 4x4 vehicle to get there. On the way to Thorsmörk we drive through the districts where the best known Icelandic Sagas took place, visit the picturesque waterfall Seljalandsfoss and stop at the spectacular gorge Stakkholtsgja.  Driving over gravel roads and fording various rivers you drive into the glacier valley Thorsmörk where we go on a hike in its breathtaking surroundings.  

Before we head back to Reykjavik we stop at the frozen glacier tongue that is Solheimajökull. There we will explore the glacier and I mean really, really explore the glacier!  We will provide you with crampons and all the necessary glacier gear. We will take a walk on the glacier and observe the spectacular surroundings. It is an otherworldly scene, rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. As we drive back to Reykjavik we will stop at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall.

On this trip you get to see and do what most of the population will only dream about and very few ever try.

Details

Includes: Pick up from Reykjavik Backpackers and a packed lunch.

Distance from Reykjavik: 150 km.

Duration of trip: approx 11 hours. 

Age limit: No age limit. However glacier hiking requires you to wear crampons which only fit shoesize 35 (European sizes) and larger.

Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. Good hiking shoes are recommended! No knowledge of the sport required. Drivers have to be over 25 years old and have valid drivers licenses. Includes: Pick-up from accommodation, packed lunch, private guide in your jeep.

Disclaimer: All glacial trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.