Glacier Hike and South Iceland Sightseeing from Reykjavik

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

WiFi on board
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from major hotels, ports and designated meeting points
Air-conditioned vehicle
Necessary equipment for glacier hiking
Local glacier guide
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up is offered from most hotels and guesthouses in the capital area, as well as from cruise ports. Pick-ups from hotels in the city center are not possible from directly in front of the hotel due to traffic restrictions, instead passengers must come to the nearest bus pickup point.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Skogafoss

    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. 

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Seljalandsfoss

    Explore Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a mighty waterfall with a cavern behind, so you can literally walk behind the waterfall if conditions allow.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Vikurfjara Black Sand Beach

    Explore the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara, where the Atlantic Ocean waves crash on the shore, sea stacks and basalt columns.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Solheimajokull Glacier

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Gray Line Iceland

Tags

Winter Sports
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Glacier Walks
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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