Season

May-September

Pickup

From Reykjavík, Selfoss, Hella, or Hvolsvoldur

Duration

12 Hours

Starting Time

8:00 AM from Reykjavik

Semi-Private

2-6 People

Price

65,000 ISK per person 

($480 / €425 / £380)

2 Person Minimum Booking Required

 

Tour Description

Embark on a thrilling day tour of Thórsmörk in Iceland, as you travel in a 4×4 super jeep, crossing rivers and rugged terrain to reach some of the region’s most beautiful and hidden natural attractions. Your guide, who also doubles as your personal photographer, will capture stunning images of your experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the moment. Witness the majesty of the Gígjökull Glacier, and hike into the green walls of Stakkholtsgjá Canyon to a hidden waterfall. Enjoy lunch at the cozy Langidalur hut, before continuing on to Valahnukur, Iceland’s most epic viewpoint, for a breathtaking panoramic view.

At the end of your tour, you will receive an edited photo package, ensuring your memories of this unforgettable day will last a lifetime.

Itinerary

 Pickup

Depart from Reykjavik at 8:00am. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and start your adventure towards the south coast. The drive from Reykjavik to 4×4 track that leads into Thórsmork will take roughly 2 hours.

Ride along in one of our super jeep 4x4s off-road and across rivers into Thórsmörk, a hidden valley surrounded by glaciers, mountains, and rivers

Gígjökull Glacier

We will start the day off by visiting the retreating Gígjökull glacier at the base of Iceland’s volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. There, you will learn about the devastating effects that the 2010 eruption of this volcano had on the glacier and how it has changed over the decade.

Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

As we make our way further into Thorsmork Valley, we will explore Stakkholtsgjá Canyon, a stunning gorge with towering green cliffs and a sparkling river running through it. Like something out of Jurassic Park, this place is guaranteed to make you feel small.

Hike to the Stakkholsgiá Cave

Hiking for about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) into Stakkholtsgjá Canyon, we will reach a massive crack in the mountain which leads into a cave with a waterfall. This location is a true hidden gem within the valley and a perfect place for some great photos amongst the green canyon walls.

The trail is flat and very easy, however, may have you crossing some small streams in order to reach the cave. It’s best to have water-resistant hiking boots as well as a rain jacket for the spray of the waterfall inside of the cave.

Lunch at Langidalur Hut

After our canyon hike, we will have a picnic lunch at Langidalur Hut campground, a cozy mountain hut located within the lush greenery of the valley. With a view of the mountains and rivers, you will eat lunch at the best spot in Iceland.

Valahnukur Hike

Once again, we have saved the best for last. We will finish our day departing from the campground on a 2-hour roundtrip hike up Valahnukur peak for one of the best views in all of Iceland. This hike is rated as moderately challenging and can be steep in parts. With that being said, the trail is very well maintained with some benches along the way to rest at and enjoy the view. At the top, you will have a panoramic view of the surrounding glaciers, mountains, and valleys which makes for one of the best photo spots in Iceland.

Drop-off

We conclude this epic adventure with a relaxing drive back to Reykjavik where you will part ways with your guide and get dropped off back at your accommodation.

With memories to last a lifetime and stunning photographs to cherish, we guarantee that this will be a highlight of your trip in Iceland!

 

Your Journey

whats included

Certified Driver Guide and Professional Photographer

Pickup and Return from accommodation 

Small Groups: 6 Maximum 

10 Shot Photo Package included (Per Person)

The package includes personalized photographs from these locations:

Thórsmörk Valley

Gígjökull Glacier

Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

Valahnukur Mountain

*All photos will be edited and sent to you within 14 days via Google Drive.

Optional Extras

Select Extras at Checkout

Rentals:

Hiking Boots

3,000 ISK per pair

Hiking Poles

2,000 ISK

Red or Yellow Rain Jacket

Great for photos

3,000 ISK per jacket

Rain Pants

2,000 ISK

what to bring

Water Bottle (Recommended)– you will have many spots to fill it up with glacier water.

Lunch– A Stop will be made at a gas station before entering the valley for you to purchase food if needed.

Proper Seasonal Clothing– warm layers for freezing or wet conditions. Warm hat and gloves.

Waterproof Jacket– Rentals are available under extras.

Waterproof Pants– Rentals are available under extras.

Hiking Boots– Water resistant is preferred. Rentals are available under extras.

Hiking Poles (Recommended)- These are very useful if you don’t do a lot of hiking or need extra support.

 

 

 

Good to know

– The hike into Stakkholtsgjá Canyon is rated as easy with no elevation gain and the hike up Valahnukur is rated as moderate with an elevation gain of 200 meters.

– Lunch and Dinner are not included in the price of this tour. You will need to bring your own food for the Thórsmörk Picnic.

– Pickup and Drop off are available from the greater Reykjavik Area, Selfoss, Hella, and Hvolsvoldur. 

– The length of each day and order that you visit these attractions can vary depending on weather and road conditions.

– Photo packages may sometimes take more or less than 14 days to edit. This is just our average turnaround time.

– Our Cancellation Policy can be found here.

 

 

 

Your Photo package

what are our guests saying?

Based on 56 reviews
Thomas B
Thomas B
2023-04-10
Glacier Adventures I hired Mike for 8 days of private guiding in March 2023. It was the adventure of a lifetime! We explored glaciers, ice caves, and the Icelandic alpine. Mike is a charismatic and incredibly experience guide. He is also a great photographer. Finding a guide that can take you to amazing places, and also take great photos/videos of the adventures is extremely hard to find. I highly recommend Ice Pic Journeys and will use them again on my next trip to Iceland!
Explore820132
Explore820132
2023-03-31
Private tour, with amazing guide ! Had a amazing time with these guys, I traveled solo and the group was only 3 ppl, amazing experience with a private guide. Definitely worth it, it was the highlight of my trip to Iceland! You get all the details and information you need, and if you have any questions, you can chat on instagram, and respond very quickly. This company treats you as a person, and not a number or a paying customer like all other tours !
Valeria S
Valeria S
2023-03-28
Best company for adventure in Iceland! We had an amazing experience with Ice Pic Journeys. They are Friendly, professional and are experts on what they do! They took us to hidden gems that very few have been to and we avoided the crowds!! They also took a lot of great pictures!Thank you!!!! Valeria
Thiago N
Thiago N
2023-03-24
Ice Pic Journeys approach is unique We had our tour with Mike and I can honestly say our trip to Iceland would not be the same without this. We had the best time! Mike was very knowledgeable, sharing all different aspects about the cave we were and the conditions we would be experiencing. He was also very concern with our safety and aware of us and our surrounding. All of that while maintaining a very friendly interaction. The ice on the cake was the fact that their offer is unique, there is not another company in Iceland that offers the same experiences with a guide that is also a good photographer. Plus, we were indeed a very small group. While we were there I saw other tours advertised as “small groups” with 16-20 people, which was completely different than the very exclusive attention and experience we had with Ice Pic Journeys.
Elise P
Elise P
2023-03-23
You must take a tour with Ice Pic! Absolutely the best tour of our lives. My husband and I booked the ziplining experience on an iceberg and cave visit. Mike was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and an overall great guide. Time flew by, and it is hard to describe how beautiful the moulin selected by Mike for this adventure was. It felt like we were connected with nature. He took amazing professional pictures and made us feel safe and adventurous with the ziplining. This company is a must if you go to Iceland!
Kristin
Kristin
2023-03-23
One-of-a-kind glacier experience!!! My friend and I had an amazing experience with our two tour guides, Adam and Rögnvaldur. We hiked to stunning ice caves and took a lot of pictures but the best part was that we had the cave all to ourselves. After the ice caves, we finished the tour by zip lining on the glacier, which was an amazing experience! Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable and very customer oriented. I would highly recommend Ice Pic Adventures to anyone in the Glacier Lagoon area of Iceland.
kittyk2k
kittyk2k
2023-03-11
Magical! If you are considering visiting an Ice Cave, then do not hesitate to use this company. We went for the Early Bird Ice Cave tour with photos. We left the car park at around 8:15am and were the second group there. This allowed for a private and personalised tour of the Ice Cave with most of our shots just featuring us. We were led by Mike who was very knowledgable and friendly. He led the tour at our pace since we were travelling with an 8 and a 9 year old. He took lots of pics, even following some of our suggestions too. We received the pics in less than two weeks and they are phenomenal! If we return to Iceland I would 100% look into using this company again.
cat camp
cat camp
2023-03-11
Amazing tour with professional Photographer I joined a two day private tour with Ice Pic Journeys, they allow great flexibility on the tour arrangement , and also provide great suggestions on impressive scene of Iceland. They provide me an extraordinary experience for the Blue Ice Cage , they pick really good spot to show the customers, package also include professional photographs. My guide Ryan is very friendly, I had a great experience on their tour , will suggest Ice Pic Journeys to all travellers to Iceland.
Kayzia West
Kayzia West
2023-03-07
Best part of my trip, hands down Truly worth every cent!! This was the best money I spent in Iceland. It really is a one of a kind experience. The views are incredible, the photos are amazing and the company and conversation with the guide Mike were so enjoyable.
Frederico S
Frederico S
2023-03-07
Moment Eternalized We’ve had an amazing experience with Mike who was our guide. The ice cave is wonderful and we can’t express how cool was it. I proposed to my fiancé at the cave so it was very special. Mike took pictures of us and now we have this moment eternalized. We recommend a lot Ice Pic Jorneys!
Based on 17 reviews
yeni chen
yeni chen
2023-04-15
I recently went on a tour with Ice Pic Journeys and it was amazing! The planning process was easy, and the tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The itinerary struck the perfect balance between sightseeing and free time, and we got to see some incredible places. I highly recommend Ice Pic Journeys for anyone looking for a fun, extreme and well-organized tour.
Jack Venberg
Jack Venberg
2023-04-13
My family of three recently embarked on a 6-hour glacier tour with Ice Pic Journeys, and it was nothing short of a spectacular experience. This tour agency not only specializes in guided tours but also in capturing breathtaking photographs throughout the journey. Ryan coordinated with us through email, and he was super communicative and accommodating throughout the whole experience. Our guide, Rich, was extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and talented in his photography skills. He made sure to focus on taking natural and candid photos, making us feel relaxed and at ease. Rich was attentive to our needs and made a point to take us to isolated and fascinating locations that enhanced our experience. The ice caves we visited were simply stunning, and Rich captured their beauty perfectly. He also took fantastic photos on the diamond black sand beach, creating memories we will cherish forever. For our nighttime Aurora photography session, we were joined by Mike, who was just as amazing. He was upbeat, friendly, and encouraging, which definitely helped keep our spirits high despite the cold weather. Mike worked tirelessly until 1 am to get the best shots, even though he had plans the following morning. Their dedication to their craft was evident, as they even offered to continue taking photos past that point if we wanted. At no point did it feel like they were cutting corners or giving anything less than their all. Our experience with Ice Pic Journeys was truly exceptional, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland and want to take home incredible photographs, don't hesitate to book a tour with Ice Pic Journeys.
Tim Gibbs
Tim Gibbs
2023-03-29
This was by far the best experience I had in my entire Icelandic trip. Mike and Adam were incredibly friendly, professional and offered a unique adventure of the beaten path of other standard tours. The zip line/ice cave tour was incredible and I will be recommending everyone that travels to Iceland to check it out. Thanks for a phenomenal experience
Mitchel Burnell
Mitchel Burnell
2023-03-29
AN ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL. We had an incredible tour with Adam and Mike. Their friendliness and service was unparalleled and made the experience unforgettable. If you’re coming to Iceland do yourself a favor and book with them!!
Julie Losier Charette
Julie Losier Charette
2023-03-29
Best tour experience ever! I booked two multi-day tours with Ice Pic Journeys and loved every second! Ryan and Mike are the best team. They are very professional, skilled, knowledgeable about Iceland and fun to be with. They were private tours, which were organized and customized just for me. The pictures are mind blowing and included in the guiding tours which is amazing. They know the best spots, the best times and the best poses. I liked it so much I went back 6 months later. I definitely recommend Ice Pic Journeys and I will go back again for sure!
cat camp
cat camp
2023-03-11
Super memorable tour with my guide, which also a professional photographer , Ryan , they provide high quality tours to different impressive scene in Iceland , especially great guide for photographing the Blue Ice Cage .Tours come along with professional photos , I had a really good experience with Ice Pic Journeys , recommend to all travellers to Iceland !!
Sivasree J
Sivasree J
2023-02-24
Best tour experience and mind blowing photos. We did our ice cave exploration with Mike. He was very friendly, very good company and very knowledgable about Iceland. He was also very considerate of our 7 year old little one who wanted multiple stops on the way. The tour was a very private experience as it was just our family. We also went deep inside the cave where it was very dark and we were the only ones there. We found other tour operators on our way back which seemed very crowded. The best part of choosing Ice Pic Journey is of course the mind blowing photos that they send tags and send you. It’s pure magical. The best souvenir for a trip that you will never forget! Highly recommend them.
Kim Nunez
Kim Nunez
2023-02-17
Can't recommend this company enough! We went on the ice climbing and ice cave tour and had an amazing time. Trym was our guide and really helped to make the experience for us! This was the highlight of our trip. He took amazing photos and was super personable. Having a private guide and photos to go along with your experience is really some that can't be beat. Will definitely be booking with them again on our next trip!
Kathryn Cavan
Kathryn Cavan
2023-02-05
One of the Best Tours I took in Iceland! Great Tour Guide, Beautiful Photos an overall great experience!
Mitch
Mitch
2022-12-04
What a day, what great organisation (Ryan), what an epic tour (Mike). These guys know what they do 🤙 Quality before quantity. Worth it a thousand times 🚀

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