South Coast & Glacier Hiking
South Coast & Glacier Hiking: a nature lover's dream.
Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia
Enjoy a guided glacier walk, exploring the beautiful, icy wonderland of Iceland's Sólheimajökull Glacier. Enjoy the fresh air, interesting shapes and hues of the ice and marvel at the vast and remote slice of south Iceland. Get up close and personal with one of the country's most famous glaciers! Expect a 2-hour drive from Reykjavík, a 1.5-hour glacier hike, and some sightseeing along the south coast and back to Reykjavík.
About this tour
Walking on a glacier is the best way to experience the unique geology of Iceland. This isn't something you can do just anywhere! An expert, professional guide will lead you on an easy and informative glacier walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier.
After departing on a bus from Reykjavík, you will be driven for two hours and will meet your certified glacier guide at the Sólheimajökull Base Camp by Sólheimajökull glacier. Guests will be fitted with the appropriate gear (crampons, an ice axe and harness), and you will be briefed about safety and then head off for your glacier walk.
Your certified glacier guide takes you through a frozen wonderland of different tones and shapes of glacier ice. The spectacular colours of the ice can be white, blue or crystal clear.
You will safely view deep crevasses and water cauldrons and have plenty of photo opportunities. Additionally, your expert guide will share their knowledge about the ever-changing landscapes of the Icelandic glaciers, how they form and how these icy giants are connected with the surrounding volcanoes and mountains.
No technical skills are required for this tour, and you will be provided with all the necessary equipment for the glacier walk. This is a great way to experience an Icelandic glacier safely in a short amount of time.
After the glacier walk, you will be picked up by the bus and do some sightseeing! You will stop by the iconic Skógafoss, a dramatic waterfall and one of the biggest in the country, as it stands 82 feet high and has a drop-off of nearly 200 feet!
After exploring Skógafoss, the bus drives to Seljalandsfoss, a beautiful waterfall with a thin stream plunging metres below; what makes Seljalandsfoss unique is the ability to walk behind the falls on a footpath. It's a memorable experience, but it can get a little wet. It's recommended to bring a waterproof jacket along if you want to walk behind it.
Then it's on to Reykjavík, where the tour ends, and you have lovely memories of your south coast adventure!
BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Tour overview
- Availability
- All year
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Meeting Point
- BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Need to know
Remember to dress according to the weather. Warm clothes, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy shoes are recommended. We recommend bringing thermal layers, a winter hat, a scarf, gloves, and wearing warm socks for colder days.
We stop at Hvolsvöllur on the way to the glacier, where you can buy lunch or you can pack your own lunch and bring it with you on tour. We recommend sitting down for lunch before the hike and maybe having a light snack afterwards.
- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
Do you have questions about reserving online? Contact us and we’ll help you with your booking.
Tour itinerary
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
It’s important to always be prepared for your next adventure in Iceland. See our list of what’s included, and what you should bring or add to your trip
Included
- Bus fare
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ice hiking gear & safety equipment
- Professional local tour guide on location
- 1 - 1.5 hours guided glacier hike
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Ice climbing is not included in this tour
Tour highlights
Are you wondering about something?
If you're planning a trip to Iceland, it's important to be prepared with the right information. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your trip
Pets are not allowed on coach tours.
Nature is the main attraction on many of our excursions, meaning that some day tours require short to medium-long walks. If walking is required on the tour, it will be mentioned in the tour description.
We recommend that you find a tour suitable to your needs. Please read the tour descriptions for further information on each tour.
We understand that your travel plans might change. You can easily change the dates for your booked tours with only one phone call: (+354) 580 5400 by stopping by one of our sales offices, or by sending us an email to main@re.is. You will need to quote your confirmation number to change your dates and give us all the necessary information.
Please remember: Your date change must be requested at least a day before the scheduled departure.
You can book for a group of people using our online booking system. Each booking must contain at least one adult.
Reykjavik Excursions Kynnisferðir takes pride in tailor-making and organising tours for private groups, from short trips within Reykjavik to full-circle programs. Our fleet of modern coaches consists of 80 vehicles, ranging from 6 to 70 seats and 4x4 coaches suitable for crossing un-bridged glacier rivers, reaching almost any destination in the highlands. For a tailor-made tour for groups, please send us an email to main@re.is.
Icelandia operates a sales office at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík and a sales office at Keflavik Airport.
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