12-Hour Private South Coast Tour from Reykjavík with Glacier Hike

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk behind the cascading veil of Seljalandsfoss waterfall
• 02 Stand at the base of Skogafoss, picked as Iceland's number one waterfall by Reykjavik Outventure staff
• 03 Hike across the rugged ice of beautiful Sólheimajökull glacier
• 04 Explore Reynisfjara's black sands, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, and volcanic cliffs

Everything you have heard about Iceland is true. Arriving in Iceland is like arriving on a different planet, with giant glaciers on top of volcanoes, black sand beaches, and volcanic lava fields scattered around. The green moss resting on top of the lava makes it even more surreal, and sometimes you get goosebumps when seeing all of its glory. This private South Coast tour has it all, from magnificent waterfalls streaming beneath glaciers to black sand beaches, capped off with a glacier hike on beautiful Sólheimajökull.

Everything you have heard about Iceland is true.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Reykjavik

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike, and Reynisfjara

• The first stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall, one of Iceland's ideal waterfalls. Photographers love to take photos here. You can walk behind the waterfall for most of the year, but make sure you have something water-resistant because you will get a little wet. The water in this waterfall runs from the glacier lying on top of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.
• A short drive farther east takes you past the fence of bras and on to Skogafoss waterfall. This waterfall is one of the best in Iceland, and the Reykjavik Outventure staff has picked it as the number one waterfall in the country. If you have ever imagined the perfect waterfall, it would look something like this one.
• Next is what everyone has been waiting for - the glacier hike. For every traveller, this is the highlight of the trip. Hiking on one of Iceland's glaciers, feeling its energy, and learning its history takes your Iceland trip to another level.
• Before heading back, the last stop is Black Sand Beach, also known as Reynisfjara Beach. This beach is known as a Game of Thrones filming location and for its surreal beauty, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, and volcanic cliffs.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Experienced private guide
• Hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, with equipment provided
• See volcanoes and learn about folklore
• Waterfalls and black sand beach
• Pickup and drop-off from the Reykjavík area
• Wi-Fi on board
• Bottled Icelandic water

What's Not Included

• Clothing items
• Food

What to bring

• Waterproof clothing
• Snacks
• Your smile :)

Know before you go

• The pickup time is flexible according to your needs.
• The ideal minimum age for the glacier hike is 13, but exceptions can be made.
• Lunch or dinner stops can be requested, but they are not included in the tour's price.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Reykjavík, Iceland

Tour start

Reykjavík, Iceland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.