Sólheimajökull Glacier Hiking Excursion and South Coast Tour from Reykjavík

Discover Iceland's picturesque south coast on this sightseeing and glacier hiking excursion departing from Reykjavík!

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From€173
12 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick up from your accommodations in Reykjavík (please specify when booking)

- Meet your friendly driver

- Board the minibus/guide

- The adventure begins!

- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall stop

- Skógafoss Waterfall stop

- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach stop

- Arrival at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot

- Receive your equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe)

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Introduction to glacier hiking and equipment usage

- The adventure continues!

- 30-minute hike to the Sólheimajökull Glacier

- Glacier hiking!

- 30-minute return hike to the minibus

- Return transfer to the original departure point in Reykjavík

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.

In addition, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please list the address of your accommodations when booking. Pick-up is available in the Reykjavík from the locations listed in this link.

The difficulty level for this sightseeing tour and glacier hiking excursion is labelled as 'moderate'.

Bringing a packed lunch with drinks and snacks, as well as sturdy hiking boots and layers of warm clothing is highly recommended for this activity.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is offered from select locations in the Reykjavík area (please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Hotel transfers to and from Reykjavík
  • Driver
  • WiFi onboard the minibus
  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Ice axe
Excluded
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Wind and waterproof outerlayers
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hiking Boots
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Small backpack
  • Packed lunch
  • Snacks
  • Water