3 in 1 Bundled Discount Activity Tours with Snowmobiling, Glacier Hiking & Ice Caving

As you travel along the South Coast, make a stop at the village of Vík, located near the beautiful black sand beach of Reynisfjara. At Vík, you will meet your guide, who will take you on a ride on a super jeep to Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

Mýrdalsjökull is Iceland’s fourth largest glacier. Here, you will visit an authentic ice cave. The glacier sits on top of the volcano Katla. You don’t have to worry about Katla though, all volcanoes in Iceland are constantly monitored. However, you will see evidence of past eruptions on the way, like black, volcanic sands, and strange mountain shapes, and your guide will point those things out to you as well as tell you the legend of the Katla witch.

Once at the glacier, you will exit the vehicle, put on a helmet and crampons, and begin your short hike towards the ice cave. Due to the dark sand that surrounds you, the ice cave will seem like something out of a fantasy novel, like the entrance to hell or Mordor. Inside, however, are glistening ice walls of blue, white, and grey. Meltwater trickles down from the glacier at some places, and when the sunlight hits it, a beautiful rainbow will emerge.

After exploring the cave, you will return to the super jeep, head back to Vík village and be on your way to your next adventure.

Today, you’ll make your way to Skaftafell Nature Reserve, located in the beautiful Vatnajökull National Park, for an exhilarating glacier hike.

A stop at Skaftafell is a must for those traveling the South Coast as this is a beautiful area of stark contrasting scenery where black sands meet white glaciers. Visitors will find a wealth of natural attractions there, along with fantastic panoramic views. Today, you will get an even better view than most visitors as you’ll scale a glacier tongue of the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull.

At the information center, you will meet your guide, who will take you on a short drive to the glacier tongue. Once there, you’ll be given all safety equipment and learn the basics of glacier hiking before heading out to the ice.

Once on the glacier, you’ll witness the stunning scenery of the glacier as you hike on top of the blue and white ice, which is streaked with black ash. Vatnajökull is part of the highest mountain range in Iceland so that you will have a great view of the beautiful Skaftafell area.

After enjoying the view and breathing in the crisp mountain air, you’ll begin your descent. Once back at the information center, you’ll bid farewell to the guides and continue your journey around Iceland.