South Coast Iceland Tour: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Adventure
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Embark on a thrilling adventure in South Coast Iceland. Hike a glacier, visit stunning waterfalls, and explore the famous black sand beach. Unforgettable experiences await!
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Seljalandsfoss - One of Iceland’s classic waterfalls, this one has a little twist.\n\nCertainly not one of Iceland’s biggest waterfalls but what makes Seljalandsfoss different is that most of the year you can actually walk behind the cascading water.\nThis really makes for a unique experience.
What's Included
  • All equipment provided for glacier hike
  • On-board WiFi access
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Embark on a one-day adventure from Reykjavik, presenting you with the enchanting landscapes of Iceland’s southern coastline. Witness a glacier in its full glory, tour sought-after locations, and explore the awe-inspiring natural treasures that shape this stunning region.

Be amazed by the entrancing waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, where you get a chance to walk right behind the falling waters at Seljalandsfoss – an experience like no other.

Savor the photographic charm of Reynisfjara’s black-sand beach, spending a leisurely time strolling down the beautiful black sandy shore, beholding the grandeur of the towering rock pillars that majestically project out into the sea.

Your main expedition leads you to Sólheimajökull glacier. With a harness, crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet as your gear, you’ll set off for a brief trail to the foot of the glacier, advancing then onto the ice for a thrilling glacier walk filled with unexpected twists and turns and jaw-dropping panoramic views.

Location
Seljalandsfoss
Cancellation Policy

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

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412gauravk
Apr 19, 2024
Super trip with a top notch guide. - This is an excellent day trip with our guide Thomas being top notch. He was super well informed, and made sure we were not only safe on the glaciers but also got the best experience. The waterfalls stops were excellent as well, and the van had excellent wifi. Towards the end of the trip, Thomas gave us some recommendations on how we can see northern lights and it ended up being super helpful. Following his advice we saw incredible northern lights that night! We would not have seen any without Thomas’ expert advice. Fantastic trip with a fantastic guide!
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Nicole_p
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing tour and had a... - Amazing tour and had a great time. Beautiful stops and learned about the land on the way. Comfortable pace for children
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Jihan_w
Mar 31, 2024
Worth it! - AMAZINGGGGG!! Trully an amazigg no experience, worth every second. Pur tour guides where the best and made us feel very safe.
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Deborah0909
Mar 31, 2024
WONDERFUL EXCURSION - One of our favorite excursions. Einar was a wonderful tourguide. Hiking on the glacier was just amazing. Definitely recommend this tour with Glaciers & Waterfalls.
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J0annr0se
Mar 30, 2024
A brilliant day, exploring nature’s Iceland - FANTASTIC! Our guides, Einar and Breki, were great: friendly, professional and prepared to share lots of great information and anecdotes. The gear they provided was in great condition, and they made sure the whole group were safe and enjoyed the experience of hiking on the glacier. The entire day showed the diversity and beauty of the natural wonders in this country. A great day, with wonderful guides.
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Hyein_k
Mar 25, 2024
Great day with magical rainbow waterfall - Great day with small group. Very comfortable. I enjoyed this South Coast tour more than Golden Circle. Otto was a nice guide. I recommend waterproof hiking boots, gloves, beanie and neck gaiter (or half balaclava) for the sometimes cold wind. Crampons/ice pick/helmet/harness are provided but clothes and shoes are not. Some areas the trail is wet/slippery. Crampons are heavy so tie your boots on tight. I saw one ~9 year old on the glacier and some people in their 60s but I think the glacier hike requires some fitness and is not for people with leg problems because it's a power walk up and down stony hills/glacier trails for about 2 hours. Practise hiking trails at home beforehand :) Go behind the waterfall as suggested by Otto! Saw another waterfall with a huge rainbow!!! It was one of the most magical things I have ever seen :)
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Breanna_c
Mar 25, 2024
Highly recommend - Our driver Otto was great! He is funny, knowledgeable, and kept the tour running smoothly. All the gear we needed for the hike was supplied for us. It was safe, fun, and plenty of stops for great photos. The 11 hour day went by in a breeze. Plenty of stops for bathrooms and food.
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Christine_h
Mar 24, 2024
Perfect - Great experience! I had a wonderful time and I loved the stories Otto told us on the bus. We were really lucky with the wheather. Good energy and gorgeous nature :)
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Pathfinder820558
Mar 21, 2024
Amazing hike & fab waterfalls - The trip was fantastic & the glacier hike even better than expected with beautiful views. Our guide Tomas was fab and very informative!
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Noodlehants
Apr 23, 2024
Incredible glacier hike experince - Fantastic , guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Glacier is majestic. Incredible experience hiking and wonderful memories. Would def recommend.
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