Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & South Coast Tour | IS-AA0605

In the morning, hop on a minibus and begin your journey South. We'll stop at Gljúfrabúi Waterfall, a hidden gem of the South Coast. Gljúfrabúi's name literally means “Canyon Dweller.” The 131-ft (40-m) cascade allows visitors to enjoy the natural beauty in peace.

Enjoy a short walk to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, perhaps the most famous cascade in the land of fire and ice. The 200-ft (60-m) waterfall gushes into a shallow pool with a tremendous force. 

A foot-path runs around the back of Seljalandsfoss. Visitors can walk behind the waterfall and soak in the power of the crashing waters. If you take the walk, make sure to wear a waterproof jacket  — there is a lot of spray. Don't forget to pack your camera! The views are blissful. 

It's time for the long-awaited glacier hike!

Your guide will take you to the foot of Sólheimajökull Glacier, and give you everything you need - crampons, helmets and ice axes. 

Together with your guide, hike atop the chilly tongue of Sólheimajökull. The ice cap is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökul, the fourth-largest glacier in Iceland. As you trek across the crackling ice, explore ice formations, chasms, crevasses, and jagged ridges. Your guide will tell you more about glacier formation and nearby surrounds.

Never hiked on a glacier before? No worries. Our expert guides will be there with you every step of the way. 

No trip to the South Coast is complete without a visit to Reynisfjara, Iceland's most spectacular black sand beach. With outstanding views of the Atlantic Ocean and enormous basalt columns, Reynisfjara will make your jaw drop. 

As you stroll along the beach, gape at the dramatic Reynisdrangar Basalt Sea Stacks that rise out of the ocean. These volcanic formations are trolls caught out at sunrise and turned to stone, or so the legend goes. If you look to the west, you'll see Dyrhólaey promontory.

Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. More powerful than Seljalandsfoss, the cascade drops 200-ft (60-m) into a river. On sunny days, Skógafoss creates vivid rainbows across the water.

Climb a staircase up to the top of the falls. Get a bird's-eye view over southern Iceland's coastline — a perfect conclusion to your adventure. If the sky is clear, you'll see Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla volcanoes towering over the horizon.

Pick up at 8:00 a.m. You'll be picked up from your selected pickup location in Reykjavik. Please note that it can take up to 30 minutes for a tour bus to arrive. 

Here you can find out pick-up points in Reykjavik.

In the evening, return to Reykjavik. We'll drop you off at the same place where we picked you up.

Iceland's weather is unpredictable, so pack for all weather conditions. Don't forget to bring warm clothing, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants, headwear, and gloves. Good hiking boots are a must! 

What if I don’t have the necessary clothing? 

You can rent hiking boots, a waterproof jacket, and pants in the booking process or on location. We recommend booking these items in advance.