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.
Waterfall spray, black-sand surf and glacier terrain demand different layers and footwear. The guide manages the sequence to protect the agreed return time.
Itinerary
Reykjavík cruise port
Private ship-schedule 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 and Gljúfrabúi
Two contrasting waterfalls
A ribbon of glacier water falls from the former sea cliffs at Seljalandsfoss, framed by mossy rock and wide views across the coastal plain. The famous path behind the waterfall lets you experience the power, sound and light of the cascade from a completely different angle.
Skógafoss
Powerful 60-metre fall
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.
Dyrhólaey
Clifftop coast
The high promontory of Dyrhólaey offers one of the South Coast’s grandest panoramas: volcanic beaches, a monumental sea arch, the Reynisdrangar stacks and glacier-capped mountains unfolding across the horizon. During the nesting season, puffins are among the seabirds that bring the cliffs to life.
Reynisfjara
Basalt and Atlantic surf
Explore the deep-black shoreline of Reynisfjara beneath sculpted basalt cliffs, with Reynisdrangar standing offshore in the crashing Atlantic. This is Icelandic coastal drama at its finest; because sneaker waves can reach far up the beach, follow the warning system and guide guidance at all times.
Sólheimajökull
Three-hour guided glacier hike
Sólheimajökull flows like a frozen tongue from the larger Mýrdalsjökull ice cap into a rugged valley of dark volcanic rock. Blue ice, ash layers and deep ridges reveal the meeting of glacier and volcano, making it one of South Iceland’s most striking and accessible glacier landscapes.
Return to port
Private cruise timing
Travel directly back within the agreed ship schedule.
What is included
- Private transportation and guide
- Reykjavík port pickup and return
- Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike
- Required glacier safety equipment
- South Coast sightseeing
What do I need to bring
- Hiking boots with ankle support
- Warm waterproof layers
- Hat and gloves
- Food and water for a long day
- Ship details and camera
Good to know
Meeting point: Reykjavík cruise port. The exact terminal and departure time are confirmed on your voucher.
- Minimum age is 8 years because of the glacier hike.
- Allow about 12 hours; some ship schedules may require an adapted route.
- The glacier section lasts about three hours.
- The exact order can change to protect the port return time.
Highlights
- Private cruise-port departure
- Three-hour Sólheimajökull hike
- Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi and Skógafoss
- Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara
Reykjavik Port Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – 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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