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Puffin Watching in Thorsmork

Thorsmork is a lush Highland valley between glaciers, famous for epic hikes, dramatic ridgelines and river crossings.

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Top Highlights

  • Hike panoramic ridgeline trails
  • Explore glacier-framed valleys
  • Visit as a Laugavegur extension
  • Experience Iceland’s wild interior

Best Time to Visit

Summer for safer access via Highland roads and guided super-jeep routes.

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Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

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4.9 (731 reviews)

From $112.43

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Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

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4.4 (692 reviews)

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

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4.9 (1756 reviews)

From $265.23

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Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

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4.9 (837 reviews)

From $93.52

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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

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4.9 (638 reviews)

From $297.33

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Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

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4.8 (1156 reviews)

From $165.93

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Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík

Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík

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4.7 (276 reviews)

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Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

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4.5 (489 reviews)

From $106.51

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Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

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4.0 (52 reviews)

From $214

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Complete Travel Guide to Thorsmork

Thorsmork is a lush Highland valley between glaciers, famous for epic hikes, dramatic ridgelines and river crossings.

Did You Know?

  • Thorsmork means Thor’s Valley.
  • It lies between Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull glaciers.
  • The area is one of Iceland’s top hiking hubs.

Top Things to Do

  • Hike Valahnukur viewpoint
  • Walk forest and canyon trails
  • Join guided Highland transfers
  • Camp in protected valley areas

Hidden Gems

  • Stakkholtsgja canyon
  • Sunrise ridge viewpoints

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