ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Glacier Hike and South Coast Waterfalls from Reykjavik
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Seljalandsfoss waterfall · Vestmannaeyjar forecast
10°
Light rain
Today · Wind 12 m/s
Today
10° 9°
Light rain
Tomorrow
9° 8°
Rain
Sat
11° 7°
Overcast
Sun
11° 10°
Overcast
Mon
12° 10°
Rain
Tue
11° 9°
Rain showers
Wed
10° 9°
Rain showers
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Experience this exciting 12 hour tour of Iceland's South Coast. You will begin the tour with a 8 am hotel pickup from Reykjavik by your professional guide, then be driven along the southern coast of Iceland to adventure! Once you arrive, you will be able to hike on one of Iceland's many glaciers, and even visit two of the area's most famous waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, as well as stopping at the famous black sand beach in Reynisfjara. No glacier hiking experience is required on this tour, and food and drinks are not included.
What's included
Included
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Stop at one of Iceland's biggest waterfalls, Skógafoss. If you're up for the challenge, you can climb all 527 steps to the observation deck, where you'll get the unique perspective of looking down on the waterfall flowing off the steep cliffs.
- Tour stop
Explore Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a mighty waterfall with a cavern behind, so you can literally walk behind the waterfall if conditions allow.
- Tour stop
Explore the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara, where the Atlantic Ocean waves crash on the shore, sea stacks and basalt columns.
- Tour stop
Visit Sólheimajökull glacier, where you will gear up with crampons and other safety equipment before hiking up on the glacier with an expert guide. Experience an Icelandic glacier from up close, and see the magical formations created in the ice such as crevasses and moulins.
Know before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Warm and waterproof clothing is recommended
- Sturdy shoes are required (hiking boots or similar)
- Drop-off after tour may not be directly in front of your hotel, depending on route and traffic limitations.
- We recommend bringing a packed lunch, but a short stop will also be made during the tour where you can buy something to eat.
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.