Description
Bring your own group on a private South Coast adventure that pairs Iceland’s celebrated waterfalls and black-sand shoreline with the thrill of walking on a glacier.
This approximately 11-hour tour from Reykjavík welcomes private groups of up to 16 guests. Travel by minibus to Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss, with an English-speaking certified glacier guide and the technical equipment needed for the hike.
On Sólheimajökull, put on crampons and follow your guide through a landscape of sculpted ice, ridges and volcanic ash. The glacier hike is the active centrepiece of the day: the experience is rated moderate to hard, and participants must be at least 10 years old.
Itinerary
Reykjavík pickup
Your private South Coast day begins at 08:00
Select an available Reykjavík pickup point while booking and meet at the confirmed time. Settle into the private minibus as the route leads through the lowlands towards South Iceland’s waterfalls and glacier country.
Skógafoss waterfall
A powerful cascade beneath the old sea cliffs
Stand before one of the South Coast’s best-known waterfalls, where a broad curtain of water drops into a mist-filled pool. Take time to enjoy the scale of the cliffs and photograph the spray, with rainbows sometimes appearing when sunlight catches it.
Guided hike on Sólheimajökull
Step onto a changing world of ice and volcanic ash
Meet your certified glacier guide, fit the supplied technical equipment and learn how to move on the ice. Follow a route chosen for current conditions while exploring the glacier’s textures, formations and views and learning how this outlet of Mýrdalsjökull is shaped.
Reynisfjara black-sand beach
Basalt columns and sea stacks on the Atlantic coast
Discover the dark volcanic sand and striking rock formations of Reynisfjara, with the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising offshore. Stay with your guide’s instructions and well back from the water, as powerful waves can reach unexpectedly far up the beach.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
A slender cascade with a distinctive perspective
Enjoy Seljalandsfoss as it falls from the former coastline into the green valley below. When the path is open and conditions permit, the route behind the waterfall offers a memorable view through the falling water.
Return to Reykjavík
A comfortable finish after the coast and glacier
Relax in the private minibus on the drive back to Reykjavík. Allow approximately 11 hours for the complete day; the guide may adjust the order of stops, timing and glacier route for road, weather and ice conditions.
Why choose this tour?
Your group travels together in a private vehicle while a certified guide handles the glacier equipment, route and logistics. It is a rewarding combination for active travellers who want the South Coast’s headline sights and a hands-on glacier experience in one day.
What is included
- Private minibus transport to and from Reykjavík
- Required Reykjavík pickup and return transport
- English-speaking certified glacier guide
- Technical equipment for the glacier hike
- Visits to Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss, subject to conditions
- Free Wi-Fi in the vehicle
What do I need to bring
- Warm outdoor layers
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Hat and gloves or mittens
- Sturdy hiking boots suitable for crampons
- Small backpack and water bottle
- Food, snacks or money for meals
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Free Pickup: Reykjavík pickup is required and included. Select an available hotel or designated bus stop near your accommodation while booking. The scheduled start is 08:00; follow the confirmed location and collection instructions on your voucher.
- Allow approximately 11 hours for the full tour.
- Private bookings are available for 1–16 guests. Select the actual number of people in your group.
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- The glacier hike is rated Moderate/Hard. It involves active walking on uneven ice; wear suitable hiking boots and be comfortable with the physical demands.
- Pricing depends on group size. A compulsory equipment fee appears in the booking breakdown; the final total for your selected group is shown before checkout.
- Meals are not included.
- The guide may change the stop order, timing and glacier route to suit weather, roads and ice conditions.
Highlights
- Private South Coast adventure for up to 16 guests
- Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike with technical equipment
- Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
- Reynisfjara black-sand beach and Reynisdrangar views
- Included Reykjavík pickup at the scheduled 08:00 start
Private South Coast Glacier Hike Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
The current private booking accommodates 1–16 guests. Your group travels together in a private minibus; enter the actual group size while booking so the correct price is calculated.
The planned route includes Skógafoss, a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara black-sand beach and Seljalandsfoss. The guide may change their order for conditions on the day.
Allow approximately 11 hours for the complete day. The scheduled start is 08:00, with required free Reykjavík pickup. Select an available pickup point during booking and follow the final instructions on your voucher.
The glacier hike is rated Moderate/Hard and is the most active part of the day. Expect uneven ice and walking in crampons. A certified glacier guide provides the equipment, explains its use and chooses a route for current glacier conditions.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and comfortable with the physical demands of the glacier hike.
Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear, a hat, gloves and sturdy hiking boots suitable for crampons. A small backpack, water, food or money for meals and a camera are useful for the full day. Meals are not included.
Select your date and actual group size to see the current price. The booking breakdown shows the compulsory equipment fee and the final total for your selected group before checkout.
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