The Fimmvörðuháls trail and the Þórsmörk valley take you through some of the most unusual, surreal places in Iceland. Picture hiking between two glaciers, over fresh lava fields and past old eruption sites, with waterfall after waterfall along the way.
Then you reach Þórsmörk, which honestly feels like stepping into another world: sharp basalt peaks covered in bright green moss, winding blue rivers and quiet valleys. It’s the kind of place that makes you stop and just breathe it in.
Expect amazing views, stories from Icelandic nature and folklore, and that special feeling you only get in the wild. If you’re up for a memorable adventure, let’s explore one of Iceland’s best trails together!
We hike 4–7 hours a day over all kinds of terrain: trails, rocky sections and a few river crossings. Bring sturdy hiking boots and something for the rivers – soft sneakers or sandals work well.
Day 1 has the biggest climb, about 1,000 m. We pass moss-covered gorges, endless waterfalls and truly wild scenery, and finish at a mountain hut with views of two glaciers and, on a clear day, the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 2 crosses a high pass that usually holds snow all year. We then descend into Þórsmörk for our first views of the valley – so colourful and dramatic it looks unreal, but trust me, it’s real. The weather will make sure you feel alive. In the valley we cross a river and walk on to our hut for a well-earned dinner.
Day 3 starts early and we take our time exploring the valley. After lunch we catch the 4 pm bus back to Reykjavík, heading home with tired legs, full hearts and plenty of stories.
This tour is a package under the Icelandic Package Travel Act No. 95/2018. Zimno slf. (travel agency licence no. 2026-018) is responsible for the whole package and is a member of the Travel Guarantee Fund, which protects your payments if we become insolvent.
Payment and cancellation: full payment at booking; 15% of the price is a non-refundable deposit for the mountain huts. If you cancel more than 30 days before departure, we refund 85%. From 30 days to 48 hours before departure, we refund 50%. Within 48 hours, no refund is given. No fee is charged if unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, such as a volcanic eruption, affect the tour.
Organiser: Zimno slf., Grímshagi, 107 Reykjavík, +354 770 0022, office@zimno.is. Travel insurance is not included, and we strongly recommend it. Iceland is in the Schengen Area – check the passport and visa rules for your nationality before you travel.
Your rights as a package traveller and the full terms are in section 10 of our Terms and Conditions.
Practical advice from our certified guides: parking, roads and safety.
