Sensational Iceland - South Coast & Glacier Hike Tour

After the excitement of Seljalandsfoss and getting a little bit wet, you should be ready for the glacier hike.

We gear you up with crampons and go over safety features before we set foot on the glacier. Sólheimajökull glacier is a part of Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland‘s fourth largest glacier that covers the infamous volcano Katla.

We spend an hour hiking on the glacier. The hike is not that difficult, but sometimes there is a 30-minute walk to the glacier (depending on conditions). The glacier hike should be suitable for all over the age of ten that are comfortable walking on uneven surfaces.

Then onwards for a stroll along the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. This beach features stacks of basalt columns that wall off surrounding cliffs scattered with caves.

Offshore you will see Reynisdrangar, basalt rock stacks that rise from the sea. Icelandic legend says they were trolls turned into rock by the rising sun when they came home late after a fishing trip. We round off this great sightseeing tour with a stop at the Skógafoss waterfall.

On a clear day, you may have a good view of famous volcanoes, Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull. When we drive under the foothills of Eyjafjallajökull, you can get a glimpse of the Westman Islands, rising steeply from the ocean just a few kilometers off the coast.

This tour is of great value and easy with an adventurous twist. The sights are breathtaking, and where else in the world can you stand on the ice of a  glacier, walk behind a waterfall, and stroll along a volcanic black sand beach on the same day?

Pick-up: Pick-up is at 8:00 a.m. You'll be picked up from your selected pickup location in Reykjavik. Please note that it can take up to 30 minutes for a tour bus to arrive.

Here you can find out pick-up points in Reykjavik.

Drop-off: In the evening, we return to Reykjavik. We'll drop you off at the same place where we picked you up.

Iceland's weather is unpredictable, so pack accordingly to be prepared for all weather conditions. Don't forget to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, and gloves. Good hiking boots are a must! 

What if I don't have the necessary clothing? 

You can rent hiking boots, a waterproof jacket, and pants in the booking process or on location. We recommend booking these items in advance.

Shoe Size: Please note that if your shoe size is smaller than 35 EU, our guides will not be able to fit crampons into your shoes for glacier activities.

This is a combination of two separate tours. If one of the tours is cancelled, you will still be able to join the other part.