Included:

• • An experienced, local glacier hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Guided sightseeing along the south coast, including Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Seljalandsfoss
  • Round-trip pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík
  • All specialized glacier gear — ice axe, crampons, harness, and helmet
  • Minibus transport with free Wi-Fi

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Equipment rental (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants, hiking boots)

Not included:

• • Transportation to Iceland
  • Meals and snacks
  • Accommodation
  • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this glacier hike and south coast day tour, good fitness is required, though no previous hiking or glacier experience is needed. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 6 km (3.7 mi), over uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes on the glacier itself.

Footwear matters here: hiking boots with ankle support are required, and your shoe size needs to be EU 35 or larger, since crampons can’t be securely fitted to smaller footwear. It’s a long day covering a lot of ground, so expect a fair amount of time on the move between stops as well.

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You’re in for a proper tour of the south coast! We start at Skógafoss, a 60 m (197 ft) waterfall you can feel the spray from, with the option to climb the 527 steps alongside it for the view from the top. From there it’s on to Reynisfjara, the black sand beach backed by dramatic basalt columns. The heart of the day is the four-hour hike on Sólheimajökull glacier itself, where you’ll spot dark ash bands in the ice left behind by the Eyjafjallajökull eruption. We close things out at Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall you can actually walk behind in summer, before heading back to Reykjavík.

No, this tour is beginner-friendly and open to first-timers. Good fitness is required, along with hiking boots with ankle support, and your shoe size needs to be EU 35 or larger so crampons can be securely fitted.

Gear:

• • Small day pack (20–30L)
  • Water bottle (at least 1L)

Clothing:

• • Sturdy hiking boots (required for crampon use)
  • Waterproof rain jacket and pants
  • Warm mid-layers (fleece/wool)
  • Hat and gloves
  • Sunglasses

Other:

• • Snacks and lunch
  • Camera or phone for photos (optional but highly recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:

• • For this glacier tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 19:1.
  • The maximum group size is set at 19 participants.
  • Glacier hiking can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors above the age of 8 may be permitted to join the glacier tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The starting point of your glacier and waterfalls adventure is Reykjavik. To get there, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Reykjavik. You will meet your guide at the designated pickup point in Reykjavik—we’ll reach out after booking to confirm the exact pick-up point. We can pick you up from a wide range of locations in Reykjavik to make your day as carefree as possible.

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