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Reykjavík
Duration
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10 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
Languages
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English
Available
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All year
Minimum age
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All ages

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

  1. Required Reykjavík pickup: Join the private vehicle at the location confirmed during booking and use the voucher for the final time.
  2. Seljalandsfoss: Experience the slender waterfall from the old sea cliffs; the path behind the cascade is used only when open and suitable.
  3. Skógafoss: See one of the South Coast’s broadest and most powerful waterfalls from the valley floor.
  4. Reynisfjara: Visit the black-sand Atlantic shoreline, basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks while following the guide’s wave-safety instructions.
  5. Sólheimajökull: Receive equipment and a safety briefing, then follow the certified guide across the best suitable route among blue ice, ridges and volcanic ash.
  6. 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

What makes the private format especially valuable on this South Coast route? ▾

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.

Which four headline landscapes are planned for the day? ▾

The route is built around Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara and Sólheimajökull. Their order can change with road, weather and glacier conditions.

How is Reykjavík pickup arranged for a private group? ▾

Select an available Reykjavík pickup point during booking and use the exact place and final time shown on your voucher.

How welcoming is the Sólheimajökull hike for first-time glacier guests? ▾

No previous glacier experience is required. A certified guide supplies the technical equipment, gives a briefing and selects a suitable route for current conditions.

Which guests meet the current age requirement? ▾

The exact provider product lists a minimum age of 10 years.

What should we pack for an 11-hour private South Coast day? ▾

Bring sturdy hiking boots, warm waterproof layers, hat, gloves, a small backpack, water and food or money for meals. Meals are not included.

How does the guide keep the route rewarding when conditions change? ▾

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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