Glacier hiking and South Coast tour from Reykjavík

Activities

Reykjavik, Iceland

from 5 reviews
4.7/5
Free Cancellation
Language: English , Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:2 hours
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Guided Tour
e-Voucher
Group Tour

Do this because

Visit a black sand beach
Walk on top of Sólheimajökull
Experience the majestic Seljalandsfoss waterfall

What to expect

The first stop is at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind and get a unique point of view while feeling the vibrations of the water hitting the ground. It’s an automatic Instagram blockbuster. Right next to Seljalandsfoss you will find his "little brother" Gljúfrabúi, a smaller waterfall hidden in a narrow gorge that is only accessible only by balancing on small stones in the river.The pearl of the South Coast has to be Skógafoss waterfall. From the 60 meter high cliffs of East Eyjafjöll mountains, the waterfall pours down making, arguably, the most photogenic waterfall in the country. Over the years, the water has carved itself into the mountain, tucking the beautiful waterfall into a small gorge. Add rainbows forming in the waterfall’s spray and you have yourself a Kodak moment. Alongside the waterfall lies a staircase up to the cliff with views looking down into the gorge and onto the waterfall. The 527 steps up to the top provide a fantastic warm-up for the glacier hike!The adventure continues at Sólheimajökull glacier which is part of the 4th biggest glacier in Iceland, Mýrdalsjökull. The local tour operator will provide helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axes before hiking on the ice for 1 to 1,5 hours. The glacier guides are all trained and licensed to provide a safe, entertaining and informative hike. Heading further east, you will visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in the water and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as Puffins and dozens of other unique species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime from June to August.

What's included

English Speaking Guide
Certified Glacier Guide
Small-Group on a Minibus (21 persons max)
Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe

What's not included

Hiking boots (available when booking)
Warm clothing (first layer)
Waterproof clothing (second layer)

What to remember

The tour operator has to adjust timings to the short daylight and we always try to avoid big crowds
The tour is suitable to families
Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once denim gets wet it spreads moisture and takes a long time to dry, leaving the wearer cold
The minimum age for the tour is 8 years

Provider

Troll Expeditions

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
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Jadon

January 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 7 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyed our trip around the South Coast, great to see the area and the hiking was amazing, definitely would recommend to do this activity.
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Annabelle

February 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 22 years old

Excellent

What a fab day! Small group, affable driver/guide. Great sights, highlight was definitely the glacier walking - an amazing experience! A long day, 12 hours, with no decent meal break although our driver did try and make allowances for this. Would have been nice to have a meal/voucher included on such a long day
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Sarah McDonald

February 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 24 years old

Excellent

Loved the knowledge of the guides both on and off the glacier and the passion they had for the surroundings.
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David

January 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as Alone - 42 years old

Great

The whole exp was great
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Anonymous

December 2021
From Germany
Traveled as With friends - 7 years old

Excellent


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