Ultimate Iceland: South Coast, Glacier Hike, & Aurora Combo

4.5
(13 reviews)
Reykjavik, Iceland

16 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Want to see it all? This is a jam-packed combo tour of our best-selling adventures: a full-day South Coast & Glacier Hike tour from Reykjavík, followed by a Northern Lights Hunt in the evening. No car required!

Discover the beauty of Iceland’s South Coast, where powerful waterfalls crash down rugged cliffs and black sand stretches along the coastline. Step onto the Sólheimajökull Glacier for a guided hike, exploring the dramatic blue ice formations and deep crevasses of this ever-changing frozen landscape.

After an action-packed day, enjoy free time to relax & recharge in Reykjavík before heading out for the Northern Lights hunt. We venture into Iceland’s dark winter skies, far from city lights, where you’ll have a chance to witness the dazzling Aurora Borealis dancing in shades of green, purple, and pink.

This thrilling and scenic journey blends Iceland’s most iconic landscapes with adventure and the magic of the Arctic sky, making it an experience you’ll never forget.

What's Included

Reykjavik pick up & drop off
A guided glacier walk on Solheimajokull glacier
Northern Lights hunt in a minibus
Sightseeing tour along the South Coast of Iceland
Certified guides
Food & drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up begins at your selected start time. Please note the pick up process can take up to 30 minutes - thank you in advance for your patience.

We only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list.

What to expect

Part 1: South Coast & Glacier Hike
Your day begins with pickup in Reykjavík for a scenic drive along the South Coast. Your guide will lead you to Iceland's most dramatic landscapes:
- Iconic Waterfalls: Feel the spray of the powerful Skógafoss waterfall and walk behind the cascade of Seljalandsfoss.
- Black Sand Beach: Witness the beauty of Reynisfjara, with its jet-black sand, towering basalt columns, and crashing Atlantic waves.
- Guided Glacier Hike: Gear up for an adventure on Sólheimajökull. A certified glacier guide will lead your small group across the rugged terrain, exploring blue ice formations & deep crevasses

Break: After the South Coast journey, you will be dropped off in Reykjavík for a scheduled break to relax, grab dinner, and recharge before the evening hunt begins.

Part 2: Northern Lights Hunt
As night falls, we pick you up again to chase the Aurora Borealis. We escape the city lights and drive to locations with the best chances for clear skies. With the right solar conditions, watch as the Northern Lights dance across the Arctic sky in brilliant, colours.

Return to Reykjavík late at night with a mind full of incredible memories from the land of fire and ice.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a combo tour of 2 different tours, a south coast sightseeing tour with a glacier walk and a hunt for the Northern Lights. You are dropped of at your original pickup point in Reykjavik in between tours.
  • The northern lights are a natural phenomena, and as such can not be guaranteed. The success of the northern lights tour is heavily dependent on weather conditions, the operator reserves the right to cancel this part of the tour until 18:15 on the day of departure. If the tour goes ahead and no northern lights are seen we offer you the chance to join another evening´s departure free of charge upon availability. Note: you must contact the operator to rebook.
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Tags

Winter Sports
Photography Tours
Glacier Walks
Photo Shoots
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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