Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the unparalleled beauty of Iceland's Southern Coast on this 11-hour Private Sólheimajökull Glacier Hiking Excursion on the Southern Coast.
You will be able to get up close and personal with some of Iceland's most beautiful and popular spots.
Throughout the day you will visit Skogafoss, a 65-meter tall and 25-meter wide waterfall, which is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country. Legend has it that there is a chest of gold hidden behind the waterfall. You will have to be as strong as a Viking to get to it though.
Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of the Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland’s 4th largest glacier on the South Coast of Iceland. This is where you will hike on the ice, exploring glacial features and learning about its formation.
You will see a beautiful black sand beach, Reynisfjara and at times incredibly powerful waves from the Atlantic Ocean. There are also some pretty awesome rock formations here called “Reynisdrangar” that rise from the ocean close to the shore.
The last stop will be at Seljalandsfoss, certainly not one of Iceland's biggest waterfalls but what makes it different is that most of the year you can actually walk behind the cascading water. This really makes for a unique experience.
Do not hesitate any more and book your Private Sólheimajökull Glacier Hiking Excursion on the Southern Coast today!
Private Hiking Excursion
Course of events
Pick-up: 8-8:30 in Reykjavík (previously chosen bus stop near accommodation)
You will start at Skogafoss, a truly magnificent waterfall.
Next up is Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of the Mýrdalsjökull. This is where you will hike on the ice, exploring glacial features and learning about its formation.
You will continue on a black sandy beach, Reynisfjara which is the most visited beach on the South Coast of Iceland.
The excursion will end with a visit to Seljalandsfoss, another classic Icelandic waterfall with a twist.
Activity requirements
Hiking boots must be worn: it will not be possible to add the crampons required for the activity to other footwear.
It is very important to wear warm clothing, preferably waterproof so that you can enjoy the excursion to the full.
Please let us know how many people there are in your group.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the pick-up time and place for your activity.
This activity is not recommended for people
- with heart conditions;
- who are sensitive to motion sickness or suffer from a back injury.
- Transfer to/from Reykjavik in a Minibus
- English speaking certified glacier guide
- Equipment for glacier hike
- Free WiFi on the Minibus
- Meals
- Warm outdoor clothing
- Hat
- Gloves/Mittens
- Raincoat
- Bottle of water
- Camera
