Action-Packed 11 Hour Glacier Hiking and Sightseeing Tour on the South Coast from Reykjavik

Combine a South Coast sightseeing adventure with a fantastic hike upon a glacier by booking this minibus tour. Those eager to pack their day with classic Icelandic sites and experiences should reserve their spot while availability lasts!

As soon as your guide picks you up from a meeting point in Reykjavik, your adventure into Iceland’s nature will begin. You’ll set out into the landscapes of the south, looking out the windows to marvel over a stunning shoreline, geothermal villages, abundant countryside, and unusual lava fields. In clear weather, you’ll even be able to see the Westman Islands jutting from the ocean and the notorious glacier-capped volcano of Eyjafjallajokull inland.

Your first major stop will be at the mighty Skogafoss waterfall. It is breathtaking to behold at over 60 meters tall and up to 20 meters wide. The cloud of spray that rises from its base is enormous, and in sunny conditions, many rainbows can be seen within it. It also has associated folklore of hidden treasures that your guide will tell you about upon arrival.

Right around the corner from here is Solheimajokull, the glacier tongue where your hiking adventure will begin. You will exit the minibus, dress in all the safety gear provided, then set out on a classic Icelandic experience!

Glaciers provide an otherworldly terrain of white snow, blue ice, and black ash, forming striking layers of strata. Their formations are equally breathtaking, with bottomless crevasses, enormous frozen walls, and crystal clear streams with water you can drink. Your guide will lead you up the slopes until your views over the South Coast are unmatched, telling you about the science and future of these incredible features. 

Once you have enjoyed this experience, you’ll head to the beach of Reynisfjara. With its towering sea-stacks, dramatic cliffs, terrifying waves, and endless black sands, the atmosphere of this stark place is as ominous as it is stunning.

After refreshments in the quaint adjacent village of Vik, you’ll turn back on the Ring Road in the direction of Reykjavik. However, the adventure is not quite over as you have one more stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall.

As tall as Skogafoss but far less powerful, Seljalandsfoss’s claim to fame is the vast cavern behind it. This opening means that it can be fully encircled in favorable conditions and otherwise still allows for some magical perspectives of the falling water. In summer, this feature is surrounded by wildflowers, while the snow can pile many meters deep around it in winter.

Combine sightseeing around the South Coast with a thrilling glacier adventure by booking this experience now. Check availability by choosing a date.