Glacier Hike and South Iceland Sightseeing from Reykjavik
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Glacier Hike and South Iceland Sightseeing from Reykjavik
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Glacier Hike and South Iceland Sightseeing from Reykjavik
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Activity Duration (12 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Join us on a thrilling glacier hike and explore the breathtaking landscapes of South Iceland. This guided tour starts from Reykjavik and takes you on an unforgettable adventure. Get ready to hike on the majestic glaciers of Vatnajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, and marvel at the stunning waterfalls, black sand beaches, and geothermal areas that South Iceland has to offer. This is an adventure you will never forget!
Tour Highlight
Explore the breathtaking landscape of South Iceland up close and discover more than you could on your own during this full-day excursion from Reykjavik. Look forward to discovering two waterfalls in one trip - Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss - and admiring the Reynisfjara black-sand beach. Then, cap off your trip with an immersive glacier hike, which takes you further than most snowmobile or bus tours.
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 8 years
Warm and waterproof clothing is recommended
Sturdy shoes are required (hiking boots or similar)
Dropoff after tour may not be directly in front of your hotel, depending on route and traffic limitations.
We recommend bringing a packed lunch, but a short stop will also be made during the tour where you can buy something to eat.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Stop at one of Iceland's biggest waterfalls, Skógafoss. If you're up for the challenge, you can climb all 527 steps to the observation deck, where you'll get the unique perspective of looking down on the waterfall flowing off the steep cliffs.
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Seljalandsfoss
Stop: 60 minutes
Explore Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a mighty waterfall with a cavern behind, so you can literally walk behind the waterfall if conditions allow.
3
Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach
Stop: 60 minutes
Explore the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara, where the Atlantic Ocean waves crash on the shore, sea stacks and basalt columns.
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Solheimajokull Glacier
Stop: 3 hours
Visit Sólheimajökull glacier, where you will gear up with crampons and other safety equipment before hiking up on the glacier with an expert guide. Experience an Icelandic glacier from up close, and see the magical formations created in the ice such as crevasses and moulins.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.