South Coast & Glacier Hiking

Within a little less than two hours drive from Reykjavík is Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and just a little further the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends down from Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland´s fourth largest glacier. A glacier hike is a great way to experience Icelandic nature. We take an easy glacier walk on crampons up on to the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses awaits discovery. During the hike you learn more about these disappearing giants. We will provide and teach you how to use basic glacier equipment for this tour.

On the way back we make two stops, at the striking waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

Note: If you are pregnant, please be aware that glacier hikes involve unpredictable terrain and rapidly changing weather. For your safety, participation during pregnancy is at the guide’s discretion on the day of the tour, based on real-time conditions.

Bus fare
Free Wi-Fi
Ice hiking gear & safety equipment
Professional local tour guide on location
1 – 1.5 hours guided glacier hike
We offer an audio guide in the following languages: French, Chinese, Korean, German, Italian, Dutch, Finnish, English, Japanese, and Spanish. The service is available on the customer´s phone (a smartphone with internet access and headphones is required).

Guidance:

English on location

We stop at Hvolsvöllur on the way to the glacier were you can buy lunch or you can pack your own lunch and bring it with you on the tour. We recommend to sit down for lunch before the hike and maybe have a light snack afterwards.

Children 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour.

Ice climbing is not included in this tour

Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier

Note: If you are pregnant, please be aware that glacier hikes involve unpredictable terrain and rapidly changing weather. For your safety, participation during pregnancy is at the guide’s discretion on the day of the tour, based on real-time conditions.

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.

Skógafoss
Skógafoss is an iconic Icelandic waterfall, it is the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail over into Þórsmörk. The waterfall was also used in filming Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is part of the Seljalandsá river, which has its origins in Eyjafjallajökull glacier. What makes Seljalandsfoss so famous and interesting is that you can walk behind it. We recommend you bring either a raincoat or a waterproof coat along if you want to walk behind it.
Sólheimajökull
Sólheimajökull is a part of the larger Mýrdalsjökull glacier which lies atop the Katla caldera

Remember to dress according to weather
Warm clothes, waterproof jacket, and sturdy shoes are recommended
We recommend bringing thermal layers, a winter hat, scarf, gloves, and wearing warm socks for colder days
Lunch (or buy on the way to the glacier)