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Glacier Hike and South Iceland Sightseeing from Reykjavik

Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Glacier Hike and South Iceland Sightseeing from Reykjavik
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Overview

About

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!

What you'll do

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.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPick-up is offered from most hotels and guesthouses in the capital area, as well as from cruise ports. Pick-ups from hotels in the city center are not possible from directly in front of the hotel due to traffic restrictions, instead passengers must come to the nearest bus pickup point.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.Skarfabakki Harbour, 544P+F35, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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)
  • Drop-off 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

Meet your host

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Bateaux Transportation
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Reykjavik Hiking & Trekking Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Glacier Hike and South Iceland Sightseeing from Reykjavik in Reykjavik, Iceland. This hiking & trekking experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Skogafoss
1

Skogafoss

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Skogafoss

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.

2

Seljalandsfoss

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Seljalandsfoss

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach

Explore the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara, where the Atlantic Ocean waves crash on the shore, sea stacks and basalt columns.

4

Solheimajokull Glacier

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Solheimajokull Glacier

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.
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