South Coast and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik
Overview
A glacier hike is a great way to experience Icelandic nature. On this full day, small group, guided tour, you will walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue, which extends outward from Mýrdalsjökull. From here you will take an easy 3-3.5 hour walk on crampons up on the ice field, where you will learn more about the glacial wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges, deep crevasses, and why the glaciers are melting and disappearing.
What's Included
- Ice hiking gear and safety equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by bus
- 2 - 2.5 hours guided glacier hike
- Professional local tour guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Vatnsmýrarvegur
101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Within a little less than two hours drive from Reykjavík is Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and just a little further the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends down from Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland´s fourth largest glacier. A glacier hike is a great way to experience Icelandic nature. We take an easy glacier walk on crampons up on to the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses awaits discovery. During the hike you learn more about these disappearing giants. We will provide and teach you how to use basic glacier equipment for this tour. On the way back we make two stops, at the striking waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
Once we make our way back to Reykjavík we will stop at the majestic Skógafoss waterfall and the picturesque Seljalandsfoss waterfall. If weather permits it is possible to walk behind Seljalandsfoss.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Remember to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots
- Children 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour.
- Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier
- We recommend you to bring along a picnic lunch, as there is no lunch stop. We recommend to sit down for lunch before the hike and maybe have a light snack with you for later.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the South Coast and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Ice hiking gear and safety equipment.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Transport by bus.
- 2 - 2.5 hours guided glacier hike.
- Professional local tour guide.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the South Coast and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for South Coast and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Ice hiking gear and safety equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by bus
- 2 - 2.5 hours guided glacier hike
- Professional local tour guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Remember to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots
- Children 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour.
- Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier
- We recommend you to bring along a picnic lunch, as there is no lunch stop. We recommend to sit down for lunch before the hike and maybe have a light snack with you for later.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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