Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - Full Day Tour
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 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.
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Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - Full Day Tour
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Skogafoss
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.
Solheimajokull Glacier
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.
Reynisfjara Beach
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.
Inclusions
- Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull Glacier (Hike and Gear included in the tour)
- Pick-up and Drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Wifi
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for children younger than 8 years old
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Pick up takes place between 8:00 and 8:30, so please be ready at your pick-up location at 8:00 Due to traffic restrictions in downtown Reykjavik, direct pick up from some hotels may not be possible. We will confirm your pick up location by email before the tour. Pick up outside Reykjavik may not be possible, please contact us if you are staying outside of Reykjavik.