Three tours, two very different price points. Amarok Adventures runs both the Thórsmörk day tour from Seljalandsfoss (252.78 €) and the Landmannalaugar route near the Fjallabak Nature Reserve from Hrauneyjar (252.82 €): both run 7 hours at a Sporty physical level, so the choice comes down to terrain preference, volcanic highlands versus glacial valleys. The Katla ice cave jeep tour by Glaciers and Waterfalls sits at 2303.93 € for 3.5h, a premium that reflects private jeep access directly onto Katla glacier and exclusive cave entry. If you want maximum seat time and full-day immersion, the Amarok routes deliver. If you want a rare, guided glacier interior experience and budget is secondary, Katla is the clear pick.
Best full-day rush for the price
Thor's Valley 4x4 Day Tour to Thórsmörk starting from Seljalandsfoss
7 hours of Sporty-rated 4x4 terrain through Thórsmörk's glacial valleys for 252.78 €, starting from the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Most extreme experience
Katla Ice Cave Jeep tour from Vík
A private jeep drive onto Katla glacier plus guided ice cave entry in 3.5h: the 2303.93 € price reflects access you simply can't replicate on a standard tour.
Season
All year
Coordinates
63.5601°N, -19.2449°EEquipment
For the 7-hour Sporty-rated tours, pack waterproof layering, sturdy hiking boots and wind protection: highland Iceland temperatures can drop sharply even in summer. For the Katla ice cave tour (Occasionally sporty, 3.5h), add thermal mid-layers and gloves since you'll be inside a glacier.
Getting there
The Thórsmörk tour meets at Seljalandsfoss Parking (J284+7FP, Stóridalur), the Landmannalaugar tour departs from The Highland Center Hrauneyjar on F26, and the Katla ice cave tour starts at Ice Cave Bistro in Vík: all three are reachable by car from Reykjavik via the Ring Road.
Updated on 3 March 2026