South Coast Adventure with Glacier Hike Full-Day Tour
Overview
Come explore the beautiful south coast of the land of Ice and Fire with us!
In this tour, you will discover some of the country's most famous waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and the impressive Skógafoss.
Another highlight is Reynisfjara, an endless black sand beach where you will get to see cliffs made of basalt columns making you feel on another planet.
In this tour, you will have the very special opportunity to hike a massive glacier with the proper material and a knowledgeable guide to assist you and keep you safe while giving you all the insights and tips you should know about Iceland and maybe even drinking the purest water in the world straight from the glacier!
Please dress according to the weather. Good hiking boots are required for the glacier hike (minimum size EU 36 / US 5, 5 / UK 3, 5). Hiking boots are not included in the tour.
Book hassle-free with us! We guarantee all our departures without minimum participation.
In this tour, you will discover some of the country's most famous waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and the impressive Skógafoss.
Another highlight is Reynisfjara, an endless black sand beach where you will get to see cliffs made of basalt columns making you feel on another planet.
In this tour, you will have the very special opportunity to hike a massive glacier with the proper material and a knowledgeable guide to assist you and keep you safe while giving you all the insights and tips you should know about Iceland and maybe even drinking the purest water in the world straight from the glacier!
Please dress according to the weather. Good hiking boots are required for the glacier hike (minimum size EU 36 / US 5, 5 / UK 3, 5). Hiking boots are not included in the tour.
Book hassle-free with us! We guarantee all our departures without minimum participation.
Inclusions
- Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull Glacier (Hike and Gear included in the tour)
- Pick-up and Drop-off
- Wifi
- English-speaking guide
- Entry/Admission - Solheimajokull Glacier
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Our first stop is Skogafoss Waterfall. It is one of the most iconic waterfalls in the country and was even featured in Game of Thrones. His 60m drop will keep you speechless for sure. Your guide will tell you all about the hidden treasure chest behind the waterfall and with some luck, you will be the first one to find it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Now it's time for the highlight of the tour. Besides waterfalls, Iceland is also known for glaciers. 11% of the country is covered by ice. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier coming down the fourth biggest glacier of Iceland, called Mýrdalsjökull. We put on our safety gear and start our hike on the glacier. The hike is approximately 2, 5h long with 1, 5h spend on the glacier.
Please note that good hiking boots are mandatory for the glacier hike. We will provide you with all the necessary gear (excluding boots) but full mobility is required in order to have a safe trip on the glacier. All our guides have a lot of experience with glacier hikes and they will make a final decision whether you are able to participate or not when we arrive at the glacier. Please remember that if a guide refuses to let you go on the glacier, the decision is made with your safety in mind.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Now it's time to hit the road again. After a short ride, we stop at Reynisfjara black sand beach. The beach was once rated as one of the 10 most beautiful places in the world and as soon as you put a foot on the beach, you will know why. Basalt columns and the well known Reynisdrangar rock formations await you. Your guide will tell you all the interesting stories and sagas that are connected to this place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Heading back in the direction of Reykjavik, our last stop will be the ever-popular Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The waterfall lays underneath the well known Eyfjallajokull, the volcano that erupted in 2010. If conditions allow, we take a walk behind the waterfall’s curtain before paying a visit to its nearby cousin Gljúfrabúi, found hidden from view in the mountainside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gljufrabui Waterfalls, Porsmarkurvegur, Skogar 861 Iceland
Gljúfrabúi (or Canyon Dweller) is a beautiful waterfall located at Hamragarðar in South Iceland, close to its better-known counterpart, Seljalandsfoss waterfall. It is one of the hidden gems of the South Coast, and thus an excellent spot for photographers and those seeking to admire nature in peace.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Our first stop is Skogafoss Waterfall. It is one of the most iconic waterfalls in the country and was even featured in Game of Thrones. His 60m drop will keep you speechless for sure. Your guide will tell you all about the hidden treasure chest behind the waterfall and with some luck, you will be the first one to find it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Now it's time for the highlight of the tour. Besides waterfalls, Iceland is also known for glaciers. 11% of the country is covered by ice. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier coming down the fourth biggest glacier of Iceland, called Mýrdalsjökull. We put on our safety gear and start our hike on the glacier. The hike is approximately 2, 5h long with 1, 5h spend on the glacier.
Please note that good hiking boots are mandatory for the glacier hike. We will provide you with all the necessary gear (excluding boots) but full mobility is required in order to have a safe trip on the glacier. All our guides have a lot of experience with glacier hikes and they will make a final decision whether you are able to participate or not when we arrive at the glacier. Please remember that if a guide refuses to let you go on the glacier, the decision is made with your safety in mind.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Now it's time to hit the road again. After a short ride, we stop at Reynisfjara black sand beach. The beach was once rated as one of the 10 most beautiful places in the world and as soon as you put a foot on the beach, you will know why. Basalt columns and the well known Reynisdrangar rock formations await you. Your guide will tell you all the interesting stories and sagas that are connected to this place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Heading back in the direction of Reykjavik, our last stop will be the ever-popular Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The waterfall lays underneath the well known Eyfjallajokull, the volcano that erupted in 2010. If conditions allow, we take a walk behind the waterfall’s curtain before paying a visit to its nearby cousin Gljúfrabúi, found hidden from view in the mountainside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gljufrabui Waterfalls, Porsmarkurvegur, Skogar 861 Iceland
Gljúfrabúi (or Canyon Dweller) is a beautiful waterfall located at Hamragarðar in South Iceland, close to its better-known counterpart, Seljalandsfoss waterfall. It is one of the hidden gems of the South Coast, and thus an excellent spot for photographers and those seeking to admire nature in peace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
leslief220
May 2023
This trip was amazing! Our guide Arnaud was fantastic. It was a small group so we felt safe on the glacier. My teen boys, who are not easily impressed, said this was the best day of our trip!
This trip was amazing! Our guide Arnaud was fantastic. It was a small group so we felt safe on the glacier. My teen boys, who are not easily impressed, said this was the best day of our trip!Odyssey41538
May 2023
We really enjoyed this outing. Our driver/guide (embarrassed to say we've forgotten his name!) picked up us promptly at the scheduled time and proved to be an engaging companion on our tour, especially during the hands on portion of the tour at the glacier walk where he patiently instructed us ...
We really enjoyed this outing. Our driver/guide (embarrassed to say we've forgotten his name!) picked up us promptly at the scheduled time and proved to be an engaging companion on our tour, especially during the hands on portion of the tour at the glacier walk where he patiently instructed us in putting on body harnesses and crampons (yes you WILL need sturdy boots for those things to work!). We enjoyed the glacier walk the most although the black sand beach was a delightful and intriguing surprise. Of course, the waterfalls are always magnificent especially in a time of high water as the Spring when we did our tour.Amanda_R
April 2023
Amazing day. Michal our guide was brilliant; knowledgeable, funny, helpful and very well organised. He spent the day striving to ensure the whole group had a positive and memorable experience. He was also very funny with plenty tales to tell. The glacier hike was amazing and although I was a lit...
Amazing day. Michal our guide was brilliant; knowledgeable, funny, helpful and very well organised. He spent the day striving to ensure the whole group had a positive and memorable experience. He was also very funny with plenty tales to tell. The glacier hike was amazing and although I was a little nervous, there was nothing to be worried about; it felt extremely safe. Would thoroughly recommend for a day out. Make sure you layer up and have decent footwear and waterproof clothing.Barbarafirbank
March 2023
We were blessed with the perfect weather conditions for the trip however this was an extremely enjoyable and memorable day. Michal was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, informative and could talk forever but that was great 👍😁. The glacier experience was something!! Sp...
We were blessed with the perfect weather conditions for the trip however this was an extremely enjoyable and memorable day. Michal was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, informative and could talk forever but that was great 👍😁. The glacier experience was something!! Spectacular views on the journey. Highly recommended. Thanks Michal 👍👍Renee_G
May 2022
Great trip. Scenery amazing. Thomas amazing. He was so knowledgeable about glaciers. Great to go with some who’s hobby is just that. I wrote a review though and am still waiting for my picture
Great trip. Scenery amazing. Thomas amazing. He was so knowledgeable about glaciers. Great to go with some who’s hobby is just that. I wrote a review though and am still waiting for my pictureMaiyu_C
May 2022
A fantastic experience! The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable and the small group size (9 in total) worked really well. The glacier hike was not too difficult if you are moderately fit. After the glacier it was on to lunch in Vik and then to the black sand beach...
A fantastic experience! The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable and the small group size (9 in total) worked really well. The glacier hike was not too difficult if you are moderately fit. After the glacier it was on to lunch in Vik and then to the black sand beach which was absolutely stunning and then on to the waterfalls. I 100% recommend this tour.