2 Day Summer Tour to Iceland's South Coast with Glacier Hike

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime when choosing this two-day tour of Iceland’s South Coast.
The first day’s stops include Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui waterfall, Skogafoss waterfall, and Reynisfjara black sand beach-ending in a Glacier Hike on Solheimajokull.
Your hotel will be somewhere between the towns of Vik and Hofn, and you will have plenty of time to explore the area!
The second-day stops include: Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach, Amphibian Boat Tour, Eldhraun Lava Fields, The Bridge of the Volcanoes, and Fjadrargljufur River Canyon to complete our view of Icelandic nature.
If time permits, we will explore more of Vik on our return drive home.

The minimum age for participants is eight years. Be sure to pack warm clothing and comfortable shoes to enjoy every aspect of this experience. Dinner is late for some advise bringing snacks to prevent hungry spells.
Please note that July and August are very busy on the South Coast, and this tour fills up quickly.

What's Included

3 Star Hotel for 1 night
Glacier Safety Equipment
Breakfast
Guide
Small Group Tour
Gratuities
Food and Drink
Warm Clothing- Hat, Gloves, Jacket, Pants, Hiking Boots.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup starts at the start time. Please allow 30-45min to complete pickup

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: South Coast and Glacier Hike

    5 stops
  • 1
    Seljalandsfoss

    Visit one of the most well known waterfalls

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Skogafoss

    We visit another waterfall that is equally impressive. Lots of rainbows are formed here. You can also hike to the top (527 steps) for a different viewpoint.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gljufrabui Waterfalls

    We will visit this hidden waterfall inside a mini cave. Be prepared to get wet!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Solheimajokull Glacier

    We take a Glacier Hike onto this Glacier. All safety equipment is provided

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Reynisfjara Beach

    We visit the famous Black Sand Beach. Beautiful basalt cliffs. Be careful to not get close to the water- it can trap you with its strength and hidden drops in the sand.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Day 2: Glacier Lagoon and Boat Tour

    5 stops
  • 6
    Diamond Beach

    We visit one part of Jokulsarlon where the chunks of glacier ice wash up on a beach. When the sun hits the ice, it shines like a diamond.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Jokulsarlon

    Visit the famous Glacier Lagoon, where you can take in amazing glacier views. Here we will spend extra time where we take a amphibian boat tour into the lagoon to get closer views.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Eldhraun Lava Field

    We visit a volcanic lava field. Get close views of old volcanic lava and feel close to nature.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Skaftafell National Park

    We will visit the Bridge of the Volcanoes located within this national park. Enjoy the views as we drive in the park

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Fjadrargljufur Canyon

    Visit this deep and winding canyon in South Iceland. This canyon can only be accessed in summer due to the heavy traffic- nature needs to recover.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by David The Guide

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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