Guided Thorsmork 4×4 Self-Drive Safari

Season

All Year

Duration

8 Hours

Pickup

This Tour Departs from N1 Gas Station in Hvolsvollur

Discover the Hidden Gems of Iceland’s Thorsmork Valley

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Guided Self-Drive 4×4 Safari into Thorsmork, where you’ll experience the raw beauty and rugged landscapes of one of Iceland’s most cherished nature reserves. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike, this tour allows you to drive our insured 4×4 vehicles under the expert guidance of our experienced tour leaders.

Itinerary Highlights:

1. Nauthusagil Canyon: Our journey begins with a visit to the enchanting Nauthusagil Canyon, known for its lush greenery and cascading waterfalls. Navigate through narrow paths and cross shallow streams as you immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this hidden gem. The canyon’s walls, covered in vibrant moss, create a magical atmosphere, making it a photographer’s paradise.

2. Gigjokull Glacier: Next, we head towards the magnificent Gigjokull Glacier, an outlet glacier of the notorious Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Witness the powerful remnants of the 2010 eruption, where ice and fire collided. The stark contrast of the black volcanic ash against the pristine white ice offers a striking visual treat. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the glacier’s base and learn about its geological significance from our knowledgeable guides.

3. Stakkholtsgja Canyon: Our final stop is the awe-inspiring Stakkholtsgja Canyon, a dramatic gorge that epitomizes Iceland’s wild terrain. The canyon is famous for its towering rock walls and hidden waterfalls. A short hike into the canyon reveals a stunning waterfall nestled within, providing a breathtaking end to our safari. The combination of towering cliffs and the tranquility of the canyon floor creates a scene straight out of a fairy tale.

What to Expect:

Expert Guidance: Our experienced guides will lead the way, ensuring your safety and providing fascinating insights about the region’s natural history and folklore.
Adventure and Comfort: Drive our specially equipped 4×4 vehicles designed for Iceland’s rugged terrain. Enjoy the thrill of off-road driving while being assured of your safety and comfort.
Scenic Beauty: Each stop on our safari is carefully selected to showcase the most beautiful and unique landscapes that Thorsmork has to offer.
Photo Opportunities: With numerous scenic spots, you’ll have plenty of chances to capture the stunning vistas and unforgettable moments of your journey.

This tour includes

Professional Super Jeep Guide
Personal Super Jeep and Fuel
Bottle of Water

What to bring

Sturdy shoes and weather appropriate, warm clothing
Lunch/Snacks
Camera
A sense of adventure!

DISCLAIMER

1. Acceptance of Risk: By signing up for this tour, participants acknowledge that off-road driving involves inherent risks, including but not limited to vehicle damage, personal injury, or even death. Participants voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks or hazards associated with the tour.

2. Vehicle Provision and Responsibility: AT Experiences provides insured 4×4 vehicles for the duration of the tour. Participants are responsible for any damage they cause to the vehicles by not following the provided instructions and guidelines.

3. Liability for Damages: In the event of damage to the vehicle due to the participant’s failure to follow instructions, the participant will be held liable for the cost of repairs or replacement. The tour operator’s insurance covers standard risks, but negligence or reckless behavior resulting in damage will be the financial responsibility of the participant.

4. Health and Safety: Participants confirm that they are in good health and physically capable of handling the demands of off-road driving. It is the responsibility of participants to disclose any medical conditions that may affect their ability to safely participate in the tour.

5. Insurance: While the 4×4 vehicles provided are insured by AT Experiences, participants must have valid personal health insurance. The tour operator is not responsible for any personal injury claims arising from accidents during the tour.

6. Compliance with Instructions: Participants agree to follow all instructions and guidelines provided by the tour guide. Failure to comply with instructions may result in immediate termination of participation in the tour, without any refund, and the participant will be liable for any resulting damages.

7. Waiver of Liability: Participants release AT Experiences, its employees, agents, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury sustained during the tour, except for liability arising from the company’s negligence.

8. Environmental and Ethical Responsibility: Participants agree to respect the environment and local communities. This includes following designated routes, not littering, and avoiding actions that may harm wildlife or the natural environment.

9. Legal Compliance: Participants must comply with all local laws and regulations, including those related to driving, vehicle safety, and environmental protection.

10. Changes and Cancellations: The tour operator reserves the right to alter the tour itinerary or cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, or other safety concerns. In such cases, participants may be offered an alternative tour date or a refund.

11. Acknowledgment: By participating in the 4×4 Guided Self-Drive Tour, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer.

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   Vera Lopes 
 2023-08-09
 
 
  4 hours of artic truck through the mountains and river. We went to a black sand beach and we had the opportunity to driv
Really nice and fun experience, the driver Elly was really friendly and everything was well organized. The view and the nature is amazing. We had the opportunity to drive the Jeep in the river and in the black sand beach and we felt lots of adrenaline.
  
 
       
   Chris G 
 2023-04-22
 
 
  Epic day of self driving.
Spectacular day spent driving around Thorsmork and the black sand beach. Our guide Skooli, picked the three of us up at our hotel near Hella and drove us to grab snacks for the day, and then to the gravel road toward Thorsmork. I had paid for some self-drive time but was delighted when Skooli handed over the keys to the heavily modified Land Cruiser and pointed in the direction of the valley. Narrow gravel and several river crossings led to our first stop at a glacier tongue. Multiple more river crossings expertly guided by Skooli and we ate lunch, hiked a few epic canyons and waterfalls before turning around and heading to the beach. The trip would have been to the glacier originally, but weather was foggy and warm so glacier driving was not in the cards. The beach was an endless black sand desert that we cruised across. Some dunes and technically challenging terrain navigation was required to find our way back to tarmac. All in all the best day. We plan on returning to Iceland and will definitely book another day with Arctic Trucks.
  
 
       
   Mark B 
 2022-11-12
 
 
  amazing time
we had an amazing 5 days with these guys ... they arranged everything- airport pick-up, hotels, snorkelling and so much more. The Driver Bjarki or boss as we called him was awesome.. he made the week even more special ..photos do not do it justice M
  
 
       
   J H 
 2022-04-12
 
 
  Brilliant driving experience
We did the half day Arctic Truck Driving experience with a guide and it was amazing - drove off road, through rivers and up a mountain in the snow! Once in a lifetime experience and the guide was amazing.
  
 
       
   TraveltoHappy 
 2021-05-08
 
 
  Real Iceland
These super jeeps are so fun! Our guide was the absolute best - knowledgeable, friendly and energetic with genuine passion for Iceland!
  
 
       
   Becky S 
 2020-06-08
 
 
  The best driving experience I've ever done!
This is still one of the best experiences we've ever had! Iceland itself is a beautiful and unique place, add to that the experience with Arctic Trucks made it unforgettable. Ingo, our tour guide, was one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, and his knowledge of Iceland and each area we went to was spot on, and he answered every question we had about Iceland, the culture, the area, the Truck, everything! The Arctic Trucks converted Toyota Land Cruiser was awesome and tackled everything we through at it. While I was driving I managed to get us stuck when we bottomed out and a rescue mission was orchestrated by Ingo to get as going again, which just made for a better story when we got home! We will be back...
  
 
       
   ghalib a 
 2020-02-21
 
 
  An experience to remember
This is my fourth trip with arctic trucks and they keep on surprising us with their professionalism and friendly attitude. We experienced sites that not accessible to the average tourists. If you want to see the real Iceland than arctic trucks experience should be your choice.
  
 
       
   Hammy1901 
 2020-01-18
 
 
  A fantastic way to explore Iceland
January 2019 We highly recommend booking for tours. What could be better than exploring this awesome country in a powerful modified 4x4 with their brilliant guides. Arctic Trucks Experience provide a helpful, knowledgeable, professional, passionate and fun service and go above and beyond to make your time in Iceland unforgettable. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the Northern Lights during our tours and the Snowmobile trip was a white out due to very poor weather conditions so we didn't actually see the glacier or scenery but that's part of the adventure, mother nature is in full control in Iceland. A massive thanks to Margret, Ásgeir and Roman for making our visit so memorable.
  
 
       
   Faris J 
 2019-09-14
 
 
  Beautiful experience
Went for the Arctic truck Off road excursion and we had the best time ever!!!! Amazing staff, highly experienced and professional!

Vera Lopes

2023-08-09

4 hours of artic truck through the mountains and river. We went to a black sand beach and we had the opportunity to driv Really nice and fun experience, the driver Elly was really friendly and everything was well organized. The view and the nature is amazing. We had the opportunity to drive the Jeep in the river and in the black sand beach and we felt lots of adrenaline.

Chris G

2023-04-22

Epic day of self driving. Spectacular day spent driving around Thorsmork and the black sand beach. Our guide Skooli, picked the three of us up at our hotel near Hella and drove us to grab snacks for the day, and then to the gravel road toward Thorsmork. I had paid for some self-drive time but was delighted when Skooli handed over the keys to the heavily modified Land Cruiser and pointed in the direction of the valley. Narrow gravel and several river crossings led to our first stop at a glacier tongue. Multiple more river crossings expertly guided by Skooli and we ate lunch, hiked a few epic canyons and waterfalls before turning around and heading to the beach. The trip would have been to the glacier originally, but weather was foggy and warm so glacier driving was not in the cards. The beach was an endless black sand desert that we cruised across. Some dunes and technically challenging terrain navigation was required to find our way back to tarmac. All in all the best day. We plan on returning to Iceland and will definitely book another day with Arctic Trucks.

Mark B

2022-11-12

amazing time we had an amazing 5 days with these guys ... they arranged everything- airport pick-up, hotels, snorkelling and so much more. The Driver Bjarki or boss as we called him was awesome.. he made the week even more special ..photos do not do it justice M

J H

2022-04-12

Brilliant driving experience We did the half day Arctic Truck Driving experience with a guide and it was amazing - drove off road, through rivers and up a mountain in the snow! Once in a lifetime experience and the guide was amazing.

TraveltoHappy

2021-05-08

Real Iceland These super jeeps are so fun! Our guide was the absolute best - knowledgeable, friendly and energetic with genuine passion for Iceland!

Becky S

2020-06-08

The best driving experience I've ever done! This is still one of the best experiences we've ever had! Iceland itself is a beautiful and unique place, add to that the experience with Arctic Trucks made it unforgettable. Ingo, our tour guide, was one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, and his knowledge of Iceland and each area we went to was spot on, and he answered every question we had about Iceland, the culture, the area, the Truck, everything! The Arctic Trucks converted Toyota Land Cruiser was awesome and tackled everything we through at it. While I was driving I managed to get us stuck when we bottomed out and a rescue mission was orchestrated by Ingo to get as going again, which just made for a better story when we got home! We will be back...

ghalib a

2020-02-21

An experience to remember This is my fourth trip with arctic trucks and they keep on surprising us with their professionalism and friendly attitude. We experienced sites that not accessible to the average tourists. If you want to see the real Iceland than arctic trucks experience should be your choice.

Hammy1901

2020-01-18

A fantastic way to explore Iceland January 2019 We highly recommend booking for tours. What could be better than exploring this awesome country in a powerful modified 4x4 with their brilliant guides. Arctic Trucks Experience provide a helpful, knowledgeable, professional, passionate and fun service and go above and beyond to make your time in Iceland unforgettable. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the Northern Lights during our tours and the Snowmobile trip was a white out due to very poor weather conditions so we didn't actually see the glacier or scenery but that's part of the adventure, mother nature is in full control in Iceland. A massive thanks to Margret, Ásgeir and Roman for making our visit so memorable.

Faris J

2019-09-14

Beautiful experience Went for the Arctic truck Off road excursion and we had the best time ever!!!! Amazing staff, highly experienced and professional!