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If you want to explore one glacier as much as you can, than this is the tour for you! On this 4,5-hour glacier adventure you will hike further into the glacier than most tours, right up into the icefall of Falljökull. If you want to experience an adventure that is going to be hard to forget, then Skaftafell Adventure Glacier Hike is your best choice. Our meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center, where you will meet your glacier guide and also will be provided with all the glacier-hiking gear, harness, crampons and ice axe. After that comes a ride in our modified 4x4 Land

Explore Iceland’s waterfalls, glacier lagoons, and black sand beaches on this top-rated 3-day Golden Circle and South Coast tour from Reykjavik. With an expert guide, pre-planned itinerary, and top-rated activities included, this summer tour in Iceland offers an unforgettable adventure for travelers looking to see the country’s most popular attractions. Summer is the ideal time to explore Iceland, with long daylight hours, mild weather, and easy access to even the most remote sights. You'll have more time to take in the scenery, spot wildlife like puffins and seals, and exper

Kotárjökull descending from Öræfajökull. Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0 Kotarjokull (Kotárjökull, "Kotá river glacier") is an outlet glacier on the southwest side of Öræfajökull, the ice-covered volcano in Vatnajökull National Park that carries Iceland's highest peak. It flows out of the summit caldera at about 1,800 m, drops steeply down the mountainside between the farms of Sandfell and Hof in Öræfi, Southeast Iceland, and ends in a narrow gorge, Kotárgil, at around 350 m above sea level. It is the steep, crevassed glacier just east of Sandfell, split by the dark rock of Rótarfjall into two t

Join this tour to go on a glacier hike and see the South Coast of Iceland. This is the perfect tour option for those adventurous travellers looking for a dash of action during their time in Iceland. Your day will begin with a pick-up from in Reykjavík before being driven past a wealth of gorgeous scenery towards the glacier Sólheimajökull. On your left-hand side, you will pass towering cliff faces and distant mountainscapes, on your right, the rolling blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean. When you arrive at the foothills of the glacier, you will meet your experienced and

Morsárfoss is Iceland's tallest waterfall, measuring 228 metres. In fact, there are several waterfalls in the area, and sometimes people talk about Morsárfossar (the waterfall's name in plural). Explore the East of Iceland on an Eastfjords tour.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year. All our content is written and reviewed by local experts who are deeply familiar with Iceland. You can count on us for accurate, up-to-date, and trustworthy travel advice. Photo from Wikimedi

Experience what it is like to stand on a glacier! Embark on a remarkable day trip from Reykjavik to explore Iceland’s enchanting south coast. Delve into the magic of the Sólheimajökull glacier as you gear up for an exciting glacier hike, equipped with a harness, crampons, ice pick, and a helmet. Discover iconic attractions like stunning waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and the Insta-famous Reynisfjara black-sand beach. These natural wonders encapsulate the unique beauty of Iceland’s south coast, making this journey an unforgettable experience. Your fir

Add a little twist to your holiday with an exhilarating hike on top of a glacier. This tour will take you across the vast ice cap of Sólheimajökull glacier, past deep crevasses, freezing water cauldrons, and blue ice sculptures. It is the perfect tour for those traveling the South Coast and want to experience the sheer power of the Icelandic nature. At the parking lot of Sólheimajökull glacier, you will meet your local glacier guide who will start by introducing you to your environment. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of the larger Mýrdalsjö

Explore one of Iceland’s most scenic outlet glaciers and get some professional photos to remember your trip on this incredible ice cave tour. Those eager to discover the magical world of an ice cave should book this small-group tour now. The tour starts at the meeting point at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. You’ll meet the rest of the guests on the tour and your professional photographer and glacier guide. As this is a small-group tour, you’ll have plenty of time to get some excellent photographs to keep as a souvenir of your trip to Iceland. Your guide will give you a safety

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is a stunning lake filled with icebergs in Southeast Iceland, located along Route 1. It’s Iceland's most famous glacier lagoon and one of the country's most iconic natural landmarks. Read on to discover what makes this destination so special. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most popular natural attractions, where giant icebergs drift toward the Atlantic Ocean. Many travelers visit on South Coast tours, Ring Road self-drive trips, or Iceland vacation packages that include nearby highlights like Diamond Beach and Skaftafell Nature

Myrdalsjokull (Mýrdalsjökull) is Iceland’s fourth-largest glacier. The glacier sits atop the notorious and active Katla Volcano. Read on to discover why Myrdalsjokull is a must-see on Iceland’s South Coast. The Myrdalsjokull Glacier is a highlight of Iceland’s South Coast. It serves as the gateway to unforgettable adventures, including the stunning Katla Ice Cave and exhilarating glacier hiking tours on Solheimajokull, an outlet glacier of Myrdalsjokull. Myrdalsjokull’s landscape reflects both glacial change and volcanic activity. Our studies of glacier m