Glaciers & Waterfalls / South Coast and Glacier Hiking

Operated by Arctic Adventures

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Duration:13 hours 30 minutes

Travel by:Mini Bus / Car

Difficulty:Easy

Min. age:8+ years

Hotel pickup:Meet at location

Meeting point:Reykjavík

About this experience

Start your adventure with convenient pick-up in Reykjavík and head out along Iceland’s scenic South Coast. Our first stop is the majestic Skógafoss, a 60-meter-high waterfall where you can walk right up to the roaring water or climb the stairs for panoramic views.

Next, we explore the dramatic Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, known for its towering basalt columns, hidden sea caves, and the striking Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising from the ocean - said to be trolls turned to stone by the sun.

Then, gear up for the highlight of the day: a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull. Your certified guide will provide all the necessary gear and lead you across the ancient ice, past deep crevasses and surreal blue ice formations.

Before heading back to Reykjavík, we stop at the stunning Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the waterfall for a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity.

Highlights

Black sand beach
Glacier Hike
Nature & Scenery
Volcano
Waterfalls

Places you may visit

What's included

Reykjavík pickup & drop-off in comfortable minibus
Scenic views of Iceland's South Coast
Visit to Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls
Visit to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull
Certified Glacier Guide
Safety Equipment: Crampons, walking axe, helmet, harness
Free Wi-Fi aboard the minibus

Good to know

Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, and gloves
Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support (mandatory for the glacier hike - available to rent for a small fee)
Food & drinks

For the glacier hike:

Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are required for this adventure (available to rent for a fee)
In order to safely fit our specialized glacier crampons, guests must have a shoe size between 35-50 EU

Meeting point

Reykjavík

REY

Cancellation policy

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Operated by

Arctic Adventures

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

13 hours 30 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Reykjavík, Reykjavík

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 8 years old.

From

24,990 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Arctic Adventures