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Join a private Glymur Waterfall hike with Super Jeep transport from Reykjavik. This 6-hour hiking experience is the perfect day trip for families, friends, and solo travelers who want to step into nature with an expert guide by their side.
This private tour is limited to six guests, giving you a more personal experience with your guide. The Super Jeep brings you closer to the trailhead and provides a comfortable ride through the countryside, making the start of your hike easier and more relaxed.
Glymur is Iceland’s second-highest waterfall, hidden deep within a canyon surrounded by cliffs and wild scenery. The hike itself takes about three hours and covers 4.3 miles (7 kilometers). With travel time included, the full experience lasts five to six hours, fitting perfectly into a day of exploring Iceland.
Your Glymur Waterfall hiking tour begins with a hotel pick-up in Reykjavik. From there, you’ll ride in a 4x4 Super Jeep to the trailhead in West Iceland. Leaving the city behind, watch the scenery turn into open countryside and towering mountains.
Once you arrive at the jump-off point, your guide will give you a quick briefing, showing you the trail map and explaining what to expect along the way.
The actual Glymur Waterfall hike starts on a gentle woodland path before leading you through a short cave passage that adds an adventurous twist right at the start. You’ll then cross a narrow river on a sturdy log bridge.
As the trail climbs higher, the path gets narrower and steeper as you go, but the canyon views that appear are worth it. Trails are clearly marked, and ropes are in place to help you navigate safely. Your guide will also be by your side to help you through the hike.
Higher up, another crossing brings you into mountain water, so wading shoes are a must. These little challenges are what make the Glymur Waterfall hike such a memorable experience.
At the top, the reward is unforgettable. Glymur plunges nearly 650 feet (198 meters) into the canyon below, framed by cliffs, wildflowers, and the Icelandic sky. Viewing platforms along the way provide perfect photo stops and chances to rest, sip water, and take it all in.
The descent is easier, with gentler terrain and sweeping views of the fjord. Bring an extra layer, as the wind can pick up on the way down.
Back at the trailhead, you quickly have the chance to freshen up. You can rest up on the drive back to Reykjavik as you look back on the fun adventure you just had.
What makes this tour special is how much variety it packs into one adventure. You’ll explore caves, cross rivers, climb striking ridges, and see one of Iceland’s most stunning waterfalls, all in a single day.
With Super Jeep transport from Reykjavik, an expert guide, and a day full of adventure, this Glymur Waterfall hike is the perfect day trip. Check availability now by choosing a date.
