Description
Summary
Description
Join a Glymur Waterfall hiking tour and experience one of Iceland’s most exciting countryside trails. Just an hour’s drive from Reykjavik, this private super jeep tour takes you to Iceland’s second-highest waterfall, surrounded by cliffs, canyons, and wild landscapes.
This hiking experience is the perfect day trip for families, solo travelers, and anyone who wants to step into nature with an expert guide by their side.
The Glymur Waterfall hike takes around three hours in total, covering 4.3 miles (7 kilometers). With travel time included, this tour lasts five to six hours, making it the perfect length for a day tour in Iceland.
Your adventure 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. With the plan set and excitement building, you’ll be ready to start your Glymur Waterfall hiking tour.
The hike begins on a gentle woodland path before leading you through a short cave passage that adds an adventurous twist right at the start. Not long after, you’ll cross a narrow river on a sturdy log bridge. It’s a fun moment that sets the tone for the journey ahead.
As the trail climbs higher, it narrows in places and includes some steep sections, but the reward is sweeping views of the canyon opening up before you. 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 dramatic 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 private transport from Reykjavik, an expert guide, and a whole lot of adventure, this Glymur Waterfall hiking tour is the perfect day trip. Check availability now by choosing a date.
