Description
Experience the thrill of exploring a living glacier, surrounded by blue ice, sweeping ridges and volcanic landscapes shaped by centuries of movement.
With specialist equipment and expert guidance, the glacier becomes an unforgettable outdoor playground of textures, colours and wide South Coast views. A private format adds a comfortable pace, personal attention and room to enjoy the views without rushing from one highlight to the next.
The included package contains portraits, group images and landscapes: 30 edited photographs for groups of one to four, or 45 for five to six. Editing averages around fourteen days.
Itinerary
Greater Reykjavík pickup
Private morning departure
Meet your guide and settle in for a scenic journey as Reykjavík gives way to open farmland, volcanic ridges and the glacier-capped mountains of South Iceland.
Seljalandsfoss
Waterfall portraits
Fed by meltwater from Eyjafjallajökull, Seljalandsfoss drops from the old coastline in one of Iceland’s most elegant waterfalls. The path behind the shimmering cascade creates a rare inside-out perspective and one of the South Coast’s most memorable photo moments.
Skógafoss
Scale and falling water
Skógafoss thunders 60 metres from the former sea cliffs in a broad wall of water that can fill the valley with mist and rainbows. Experience its scale from below, or climb beside the falls for sweeping views towards the Atlantic coast.
Sólheimajökull
Glacier hike
An outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, Sólheimajökull brings Iceland’s world of ice within dramatic view. Its cracked surface, blue tones and dark bands of volcanic ash form an ever-changing landscape shaped by movement, meltwater and the powerful forces beneath the ice.
Dyrhólaey
Coastal panorama
Dyrhólaey rises above the South Coast in a dramatic headland crowned by a natural rock arch. From its viewpoints, black-sand beaches stretch towards distant glaciers, Reynisdrangar stands offshore and puffins can often be seen along the grassy cliffs from late spring into summer.
Reynisfjara
Black-sand finale
Reynisfjara is a spectacular meeting of jet-black sand, geometric basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising from the North Atlantic. The wild surf gives the beach its unforgettable energy, but sneaker waves are powerful and unpredictable—always follow the warning lights and your guide’s instructions.
Return to Reykjavík
Private evening transfer
Relax on the return journey and enjoy a final look across the waterfalls, mountains and volcanic landscapes that shaped the day.
What is included
- Private guide and professional photographer
- Greater Reykjavík pickup and return
- Glacier safety equipment
- 30 edited photos for 1–4 guests or 45 for 5–6
- Personal portraits, group and landscape images
What do I need to bring
- Hiking boots with ankle support
- Warm waterproof layers
- Hat and gloves
- Water and food money
- Car or booster seat when required for a child
Good to know
Pick-up: Greater Reykjavík area. Use the exact accommodation access details on your voucher.
- Minimum age is 6 years.
- Lunch and dinner are not included.
- Photo editing averages around 14 days.
- The route and photo locations can change with weather and roads.
Highlights
- Private glacier guide-photographer
- Guided Sólheimajökull hike
- Four classic South Coast locations
- 30- or 45-image edited package
- Personal and landscape photography
Private South Coast + Glacier Hike Captured – Frequently Asked Questions
The guide leads you onto a moving ice landscape of crevasses, blue ice and volcanic scenery, selecting a route that matches the day's conditions and the group.
Yes. Many glacier walks are designed for beginners, with a professional guide providing the safety briefing, route choice and required equipment.
The booking details confirm the equipment included for your option. Follow the guide's fitting instructions and bring the personal clothing listed for the tour.
Sturdy outdoor footwear and warm waterproof layers are essential. Check the product's current footwear and minimum-size guidance before departure.
Glaciers are constantly changing. The guide adapts the route to visible ice features, weather and safety conditions, making each walk a little different.
Use the meeting time in your voucher and arrive ready for equipment fitting and a pre-departure safety briefing.
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