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Reykjavik: South Coast & Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Solheimajokull glacier with icy peaks and surrounding water in Iceland.
Hikers exploring Solheimajokull Glacier on South Coast tour.
Aerial view of Vik, Iceland, featuring a red-roofed church and coastal landscape.
Person standing near Skogafoss waterfall in Iceland.

Duration

10 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

    • Trek across the Solheimajokull glacier with a guide, crampons, helmets, and harnesses, which are provided for your safety.

    • This guided South Coast adventure includes a glacier hike, waterfalls, black-sand beach, and all essential safety gear.

    • Walk behind the misty veil of Seljalandsfoss and feel the power of Skogafoss, two of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.

    • Stroll the dramatic black sands of Vikurfjara beach and see the basalt columns and sea stacks that define the coastline.

    • Explore the charming village of Vík, surrounded by cliffs, plains, volcanoes, and tumbling waterfalls.

    • Guided tour of the South Coast

    • English-speaking local glacier guide

    • Pick-up from Reykjavik

    • Guided hike on Solheimajokull glacier

    • Visit to Seljalandsfoss waterfall

    • Visit to Skogafoss waterfall

    • Visit to Vikurfjara black-sand beach

    • Visit to Vik Village

    • Helmets, crampons & harnesses

    • Hotel transfers
  • TOTAL DURATION10 hours
    Timeline
    Map
    Skogafoss Waterfall

    1. Skogafoss Waterfall

    Free Admission

    Witness the power of this thundering 60-meter waterfall, often framed by rainbows on sunny days.

    Solheimajokull Glacier

    2. Solheimajokull Glacier

    Free Admission
    Vik Village

    3. Vik Village

    Free Admission
    Vikurfjara Black-Sand Beach

    4. Vikurfjara Black-Sand Beach

    Free Admission
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Wear weather-appropriate clothing.

    • Bring comfortable shoes and warm clothing.

    • Hiking shoes are recommended for the glacier hike.

    • Bring a waterproof camera for photos.

    What’s not allowed

    • High-heeled shoes and open-toed shoes are not allowed.

    • The experience is not suitable for children under 8 years, pregnant women, or people with back problems.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those with back problems.

    Additional information

    • Please arrive at your pick-up location no later than 8:30am.

    • Food and drinks are not included; please bring your own if needed.

    • You must have full mobility and physical fitness to participate in the glacier hike.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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