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Fimmvörðuháls Private Day Hike

10 hours South IcelandSouthcoast AdventureFree cancellation on most tours

Fimmvörðuháls Private Day Hike

Fimmvörðuháls Private Day Hike is a 10 hours experience run by Southcoast Adventure in South Iceland, from 62.490 ISK per person. The hike through Fimmvörðuháls, from Skógar to Þórsmörk, is one of Iceland´s best known hiking routes. We will start our day at the 60 m high Skógarfoss waterfall, where we begin our 25 kilometer hike towards Þórsmörk.

62.490 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
10 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Demanding
Minimum age
6 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Jeep / 4x4
Operator
Southcoast Adventure

About this tour

The hike through Fimmvörðuháls, from Skógar to Þórsmörk, is one of Iceland´s best known hiking routes. We will start our day at the 60 m high Skógarfoss waterfall, where we begin our 25 kilometer hike towards Þórsmörk. The trail winds along Skógá River and its many waterfalls, and up between the two Glaciers, Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. There we will experience the recent lava flow from the 2010 eruption on Fimmvörðuháls and hike on the two volcanic craters – Móði and Magni. From there we will start our decent towards Þórsmörk, where the view can be spectacular. If we are lucky we can see Volcanos, Glaciers, the Highlands and Glacier valleys. Our hike takes us through rough Icelandic landscape and beautiful nature.

Down in Þórsmörk valley is where we will meet up with our Super-Jeep guide and we start heading from Þórsmörk. On the drive back to Skógar, we will see Gígjökull Glacier where most of the flooding from Eyjafjallajökull 2010 eruption came down and the vast floodplain of Markarfljóts River. Before we get to Skógar we will make a stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall before our last goodbye to Þórsmörk.*

*Note: depending on condition’s, the tour might be operated from Þórsmörk to Skógar.

What’s included

  • Guiding service and lunch.

What to bring

  • Gore-Tex shell or equally waterproof jackets and pants, hiking pants (NO jeans), warm jacket and suitable first layer and socks (NO cotton). Gloves, hats and extra pair of clothing if needed.
  • Bring appropriate hiking shoes for trekking in rough terrain and snow.

Good to know

  • Weather: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other factors outside our control. The weather can change rapidly on the Fimmvörðuháls route, so make sure that you are well prepared for all weather conditions. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other factors outside our control.
  • Food: This will be a long day, so make sure that you bring enough food with you for lunch, dinner, and in-between meals like energy bars, for the 10 – 12 hour hike. You are also required to take a minimum of 1 liter. of water for the hike. There is almost no fresh water on the hike, and few other options for refilling water.

Photos & videos

Where it starts

Skógar Bistro. Front of Skógar waterfall

Meeting point: Skógar, Skógar Bistro. Front of Skógar waterfall, SKógar

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Frequently
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questions

How long is Fimmvörðuháls Private Day Hike?
The tour runs about 10 hours .
When does Fimmvörðuháls Private Day Hike operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 62.490 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 6 years old.