Description
Give your group the South Coast’s classic landscapes and a hands-on glacier experience without sharing the day with a scheduled coach.
This private 11-hour route is designed for up to five guests and combines Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara and a guided hike on Sólheimajökull. Reykjavík transport, a certified glacier guide and the required technical equipment are included.
No previous glacier-hiking experience is required. The exact stop order and route on the ice respond to road, weather and glacier conditions.
Itinerary
- Required Reykjavík pickup: Join the private vehicle at the location confirmed during booking and use the voucher for the final time.
- Seljalandsfoss: Experience the slender waterfall from the old sea cliffs; the path behind the cascade is used only when open and suitable.
- Skógafoss: See one of the South Coast’s broadest and most powerful waterfalls from the valley floor.
- Reynisfjara: Visit the black-sand Atlantic shoreline, basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks while following the guide’s wave-safety instructions.
- Sólheimajökull: Receive equipment and a safety briefing, then follow the certified guide across the best suitable route among blue ice, ridges and volcanic ash.
- Return to Reykjavík: Relax in the private vehicle after a full day of waterfalls, coast and glacier scenery.
Why choose this tour?
A private South Coast day for up to five guests that combines both signature waterfalls, Reynisfjara and a guided Sólheimajökull hike with Reykjavík transport handled end to end.
What is included
- Private minibus transfer to and from Reykjavík
- English-speaking certified glacier guide
- Required glacier-hiking equipment
- Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Reynisfjara stops
- Free Wi-Fi in the vehicle
What do I need to bring
- Warm outdoor layers
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Hat and gloves
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Small backpack and water bottle
- Food or money for meals
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Free Pickup: Select the available Reykjavík pickup point nearest your accommodation during booking. The verified schedule starts at 08:00; always follow the final place and time on your voucher.
- Price is for a private group of one to five guests.
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- No previous glacier-hiking experience is required.
- Meals are not included.
- The glacier route and stop order can change with weather, roads and ice conditions.
Highlights
- Private group of up to five guests
- Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
- Required Reykjavík pickup and return transport
Private South Coast & Glacier Hike Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
Your group of up to five travels in a private vehicle, allowing a more personal pace while still covering the planned waterfalls, black-sand beach and glacier hike.
The route is built around Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara and Sólheimajökull. Their order can change with road, weather and glacier conditions.
Select an available Reykjavík pickup point during booking and use the exact place and final time shown on your voucher.
No previous glacier experience is required. A certified guide supplies the technical equipment, gives a briefing and selects a suitable route for current conditions.
The exact provider product lists a minimum age of 10 years.
Bring sturdy hiking boots, warm waterproof layers, hat, gloves, a small backpack, water and food or money for meals. Meals are not included.
The guide can adjust stop order, timing and the route on the ice to suit weather, roads and glacier conditions while preserving the strongest safe version of the day.
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