Explore the renowned Kalta Ice Cave and discover the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland on this glacier hiking and sightseeing tour from Reykjavik!
Discover some of Iceland's most awe-inspiring natural landmarks including the Kalta Ice Cave on this guided, 12-hour sightseeing and glacier hiking excursion from Reykjavik! Welcoming adventurers ages 8 and up.
The capital of Iceland and the country's largest city, Reykjavik is renowned for its vibrant culture and proximity to incredible natural landscapes. Iceland's volcano fields, glaciers, mountains, geothermal springs, and pristine Arctic wilderness are a nature lover and outdoor adventurer's dream! A guided sightseeing and glacier hiking tour from Reykjavik is the perfect way to discover southern Iceland's most scenic locales!
The adventure begins at one of the listed accommodations in Reykjavik (please see 'special terms'), where you'll be picked up by your experienced guide. After boarding the comfortable minibus, you'll receive a safety and itinerary briefing. Then, you and your group (a maximum of 38 people) will set out of the city towards the first stop of the sightseeing tour from Reykjavik, the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (located 120 kilometres/75 miles) southeast of Reykjavik). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the magnificent panoramas along the way! For your convenience, WiFi is available on the minibus. In addition, the driver will make several stops at gas stations and small shops for you to buy snacks, sandwiches, and drinks.
Upon arrival at the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, you'll stop to admire its awesome power. The cascading water drops from 60 metres (196 feet) above and is surrounded by a distinctive cave, making it a must-visit destination when visiting Iceland. The next locale is the impressive Skógafoss Waterfall (only a 30-minute drive from the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall). Although it has a similar height to the last captivating waterfall, Skógafoss Waterfall is unique in that it is fed from both Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers and can be viewed from above (the 500 steps to the viewpoint are optional). Don't forget your camera!
Midway through the Kalta Ice Cave glacier hiking and sightseeing tour from Reykjavik, you'll make a stop where hot meals are available for purchase. Then, the adventure continues! You'll journey to southern Iceland's famed Black Sand Beach (Reynisfjara). This spectacular location is renowned for its distinguishing basalt columns and the black sand composed of long cooled and eroded lava. In addition, bird lovers will enjoy the numerous species that nest on the Dýrhólaey Cliffs, including razorbills, puffins, etc.
And now for the most exciting part of the sightseeing tour from Reykjavik, Kalta Ice Cave glacier hiking! Disembarking in Vik, you'll meet another guide who will give you crampons and a helmet along with a safety and itinerary briefing, as well as an introduction to glacier hiking and safety precautions. Then, you'll board the 'Super Jeep', an all-terrain vehicle that can handle the 40-minute off-roading journey to the Kalta Ice Cave. As you explore the cave, you'll be in wonderment at the different colours of white and black ice and learn more about this phenomenal spot and the Kötlujökull Glacier. After an action-packed day, you'll return to the original departure point with lifelong memories of this Kalta Ice Cave glacier hiking and south coast sightseeing tour from Reykjavik!
For an unforgettable adventure in Iceland, book this Kalta Ice Cave glacier hiking and south coast sightseeing tour from Reykjavik today!
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Practical information
- Pick up from your accommodations in Reykjavik (please list when booking)
- Meet your experienced guide
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- The adventure begins!
- Scenic drive to the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Stop
- The adventure continues to the Skogafoss Waterfall
- Stop
- Midway lunch break
- Drive to the Back Sands Beach
- Stop
- Drive to Vik
- Change vehicles to a 'Super Jeep'
- Drive to the Kalta Ice Cave
- Arrival
- Receive your helmet and crampons
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Glacier hike at the Kalta Ice Cave!
- Return to the original meeting point in Vik
- Board the vehicle for the return transfer back to Reykjavik
Please be advised that participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.
In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please list the address of your accommodations in Reykjavik when booking, pick-up is offered from the locations listed via this link.
Food and beverages are not included in this excursion.
This excursion's itinerary is subject to change and the difficulty level is labelled as 'moderate'.
Wearing jeans is not recommended.
Throughout the tour from Reykjavik, there are several stops at gas stations and small shops with snacks, sandwiches, and drinks available for purchase. At lunchtime, there will be the possibility to buy warm meal options.
- Hotel transfers
- Guides
- Helmet
- Crampons
- WiFi access on the minibus
- Food and beverages
- Outdoor clothing
- Hiking boots
- Hiking boots
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Extra layers
- Wind and waterproof jacket
- Gloves
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Scarf
- Snacks
- Water
- Camera