Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Small group sizes, personal guidance.
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Operates in all weathers, please dress appropriately.
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Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience one of Iceland’s most spectacular hiking trails — the legendary Fimmvörðuháls route.
We begin our adventure at the breathtaking Skógafoss waterfall, a 60-meter cascade that marks the start of this unforgettable 25-kilometer journey toward Þórsmörk. The trail follows the Skógá River, leading past dozens of waterfalls as we climb between two mighty glaciers — Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull.
High in the mountains, we’ll cross the dramatic lava fields created by the 2010 eruption and step onto the two volcanic craters, Móði and Magni, named after the sons of Thor. From there, we descend toward Þórsmörk, a lush valley surrounded by gla...
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11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Skógar
Skógar – parking lot outside of Skógar waterfall
Return
Itinerary
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Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail
Fimmvörduháls trail will take you up through “Waterfall Way”, where 26 waterfalls await you, up to the site of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption that made the news as the volcanic eruption shut down air traffic in Europe for a couple of days. This world-famous trail also passes through a harsh mountain pass, deep canyons, and the sumptuous Thórsmörk valley.
11 hours
Private Fimmvorduhals Day Hike
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Fimmvörðuháls Hike: From Skógar to Þórsmörk
Experience one of Iceland’s most spectacular hiking trails — the legendary Fimmvörðuháls route.
We begin our adventure at the breathtaking Skógafoss waterfall, a 60-meter cascade that marks the start of this unforgettable 25-kilometer journey toward Þórsmörk. The trail follows the Skógá River, leading past dozens of waterfalls as we climb between two mighty glaciers — Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull.
High in the mountains, we’ll cross the dramatic lava fields created by the 2010 eruption and step onto the two volcanic craters, Móði and Magni, named after the sons of Thor. From there, we descend toward Þórsmörk, a lush valley surrounded by gla...
