Day trip

From Reykjavik: Small Group South Coast Tour & Glacier Hike

4.7 / 5

39 reviews

Activity provider: Arctic Adventures
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    From Reykjavik: Small Group South Coast Tour & Glacier Hike

    Activity provider: Arctic Adventures
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    From US$ 159.82 per person

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    Get back to nature on a full-day tour of the south coast of Iceland from Reykjavík and take part in an easy glacier walk on the Sólheimajökull Glacier. Visit the beautiful waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

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    Duration 12 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup included
    Pickup is available from selected Reykjavik pickup points.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Walk behind a wall of water at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall
    • Hike the glacier tongue of the Solheimajokull Glacier
    • Learn the Viking history of Iceland on a small group tour of the south coast
    • Get panoramic views of the Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla volcanoes on clear days
    Full description

    Uncover the wild side of Iceland on this day trip from Reykjavik. Visit Seljalandsfoss falls, Skógafoss falls, and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar. Go for an adventure with a guided walk on Solheimajokull Glacier. Stay connected with free WIFI aboard the climate-controlled van.

    Depart Reykjavik and travel to the amazing Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can walk behind the magnificent cascades and get some memorable photos. Continue to Solheimajokull Glacier and hear the ancient ice crack as you hike the glacier tongue with a certified guide. Next, marvel at the black sand beach and basalt columns of Reynisfjara. Marvel at black volcanic sands, smooth pebbles, and unique rock formations of the beach. Go for a stroll to see the cliffs and sea stacks of Reynisdrangar.

    End with a visit to the majestic waterfall of Skógafoss and walk right up to the 60-meter high cascade to feel the spray on your face. Get a bird's eye view of the landscape of an optional climb of the 527 steps.

    Includes
    • Pickup possible from selected Reykjavik pickup points
    • Guided visit to Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull and Reynisfjara
    • Glacier walk with a certified guide
    • Free WiFi on board
    • Food and drinks
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 10 years

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Warm clothing
    • Hiking shoes
    • Jacket
    • Gloves
    • Hiking pants

    Know before you go

    • The minimum age permitted to take part in this tour is 10 years old
    • Good hiking shoes are recommended and can be rented if you do not have them
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 39 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.6/5
    • Transportation
      4.6/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

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    Good trip. Lots of time on the bus but should be expected to get to the south of the island. Some time at the stops felt rushed but lots to fit in. Glacier hiking was the highlight of the trip, noticed some doing ice climbing in another trip which also looked good. Would recommend

    October 27, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    The scenery was amazing and our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is that the mini-bus seating means that people in the very rear seats do not have a good view forward, or sideways, unless they slump down. We were fortunate to be able to sit elsewhere after starting out in the very rear seats.

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    November 17, 2019

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Canada Verified booking

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    Amazing experience!

    Excellent trip with Arctic Adventures. Email to inform us of pick up time and location. Minibus with plenty of room, only 7 on our trip that day. Free WiFi on the bus. Driver/guide was knowledgeable about areas we visited as well as places en route. Waterfalls are stunning as well as Vik beach. The glacier trip was run by a separate team of glacier guides. We were driven to the location where equipment for the hike was provided and a guide took us on the hike. Amazing experience! On completion we were driven back to Reykjavík. Would definitely recommend!

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    April 5, 2019

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    Sheryl – United Kingdom Verified booking

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