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Discover Iceland’s dramatic coastline on this 13-hour private South Coast tour with a Solheimajokull glacier hike from Reykjavik. Chase roaring waterfalls, step onto black sand beaches, and walk across a living glacier with a driver-guide who handles navigation, timing, and changing conditions.
This private tour is great for couples, families, and small groups who want a relaxed South Coast adventure with easy hotel pickup and plenty of time at each stop. It suits travelers who want to combine scenic sightseeing with an exciting glacier experience in Iceland.
Your day starts with pickup in Reykjavik as your driver meets you at your accommodation. Settle into a vehicle suited to Icelandic roads while your guide introduces the route, shares safety tips, and checks that guests feel prepared.
As you leave the city, watch the landscape transform from Reykjavik suburbs to lava fields, volcanic peaks, and farmlands. Stories about Icelandic life, travel advice, and local legends are shared along the way, making the drive feel like part of the day’s adventure.
Your first stop is Seljalandsfoss, where water plunges from a cliff into a calm pool. Walk the path behind the cascade for rare views, feel the mist on your face, and capture stunning photos from every angle. The path can be wet and uneven, so sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing are recommended.
From Seljalandsfoss, the route follows the coast toward Solheimajokull. Glimpses of glaciers, farmland, and sea cliffs appear through the windows. Along the way, you’ll learn how ice, eruptions, and storms shape the Icelandic landscapes you are about to explore.
At Solheimajokull, you’ll receive crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe, along with detailed instructions for the glacier walk. The briefing covers footing, safe distances from crevasses, and how to move on uneven ice so guests feel confident before stepping out. This is a moderate walk suitable for most ages with normal mobility.
Once on the glacier, you follow a route selected for both safety and scenery. You can pause to admire blue crevasses, feel the crunch of ice beneath your feet, and take in the scale of Solheimajokull’s frozen landscape.
After the Solheimajokull hike, enjoy a quick break before traveling to Skogafoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. Feel the spray up close, admire the waterfall from below, or climb the staircase for a panoramic view from above.
Your guide shares tips for capturing rainbows in the mist at Skogafoss and tells stories about the falls. Then you travel to Reynisfjara, where you walk across black sand, admire basalt columns, and follow safety advice as waves crash by Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks.
As the day ends, you’re returned to Reykjavik for a comfortable drop-off at your accommodation. It’s a relaxing finish after a full day of waterfalls, glacier views, and black sand coastline.
Elevate your Iceland experience on this private South Coast tour with a glacier walk on Solheimajokull, combining waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the country’s most iconic natural sights. Check availability now by choosing a date.
