Thorsmork Hiking Tour for Women Over 50

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We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Thorsmork, Iceland, please refer to these official COVID-19 guidelines for traveling to and from Iceland.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Transportation to and from the trailhead
  • Three days of hiking
  • Accommodations in a cozy mountain hut for the duration of the trip
  • All meals during the trip
  • Evening deep strech sessions

What’s not included:

• • Transportation to Reykjavik
  • Accommodations before and after the trip
  • Trip insurance

The best thing about this Thorsmork hiking tour is that it was created with people above the age of 50 in mind. While you will be hiking for 2-6 hours a day, your guide will choose relatively easy trails, enabling people of all age groups and fitness levels to enjoy Iceland’s wilderness! The changes in elevation won’t be that significant, and even the steeper sections of the tour will be well-marked and accessible, often with man-made steps. However, keep in mind that the weather in summer can be surprisingly warm and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Hiking poles
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 16:1.
  • The cost is per person and doesn’t change as your group grows.
  • This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run.

Hiking in Thorsmork can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • This tour was designed for women aged 50 or above.

The full trip cost will be due upon booking to secure your place. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies, and the trip amount will be refundable, minus the cancellation fees stated below.

In the event that the minimum number of people to confirm the trip is not reached, your guide can cancel the departure at most 2 months before the start of the trip. Please note the trips for 2022 and 2023 are expected to reach the minimum number of people soon, and the likelihood of the trip not happening is very low.

In case you need to cancel the trip, the following cancellation costs would be incurred:

• 100% of the price of the trip is refundable before the group is guaranteed
• 70% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 59 days or more before departure, once the trip has been confirmed
• 50% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 30-59 days before departure
• 25% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 16-29 days before departure
• 0% of the price of the trip if it is canceled 15 days before departure.

All policies regarding cancellation will be clearly laid out by your guide after booking your adventure.

To get to Thorsmork, most people fly into Keflavik International Airport 45 minutes away from Reykjavik. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to Reykjavik.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavik or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.