Glacier Hike and South Coast Waterfalls from Reykjavik

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Reykjavik, Iceland

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See the wild landscape of South Iceland up close—and discover more than you easily could if exploring on your own—during this full-day excursion from Reykjavik with hotel pickup included. Look forward to discovering two waterfalls in one trip—Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss—and admiring the Reynisfjara black-sand beach. Then, cap off your trip with an immersive glacier hike, which takes you further than most snowmobile or bus tours.

A guide makes sure you stay on track while trekking across glaciers
Don't worry about getting supplies: All hiking gear is provided
Hotel pickup and round-trip transit from Reykjavik make exploring easy
See parts of the country many other Iceland visitors miss

What's Included

Professional guide
Local glacier guide
Pickup and drop-off from major hotels, ports and designated meeting points
Air-conditioned vehicle
Necessary equipment for glacier hiking
WiFi on board

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick-up is offered from most hotels and guesthouses in the capital area, as well as from cruise ports. Pick-ups from hotels in the city center are not possible from directly in front of the hotel due to traffic restrictions, instead passengers must come to the nearest bus pickup point.

Meeting point

BSÍ Bus Terminal Reykjavík
Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
The meeting point is at the BSI Bus Terminal our centrally located Bus Terminal. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Skogafoss

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Seljalandsfoss waterfall

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Vikurfjara Black Sand Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Solheimajokull Glacier

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age is 8 years
Warm and waterproof clothing is recommended

Sturdy shoes are required (hiking boots or similar)
Drop-off after tour may not be directly in front of your hotel, depending on route and traffic limitations.
We recommend bringing a packed lunch, but a short stop will also be made during the tour where you can buy something to eat.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

theresa_p

Our tour guide was superb and our Glacier guide was fabulous. This was our best tour experience in Reykjavik

Reviews

4.9

based on 19 reviews

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Our tour guide was superb...

theresa_p, Sep 2025

Our tour guide was superb and our Glacier guide was fabulous. This was our best tour experience in Reykjavik

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We’re overjoyed to hear that both your tour guide and Glacier guide made your experience in Reykjavík truly special. Knowing this was your best tour here means the world to us, and we’ll proudly share your kind words with our team. Best Regards, Gray Line Team

Fun hike

Ming_H, Mar 2025

The main focus of this tour is the glacier hike. We did not learn much about the waterfalls and black beach, maybe because there is nothing very interesting about them, though they look good. Black beach restaurant is quite good. The glacier hike is fun, easy, and safe. The guide for the hike is experienced and humorous.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear Customer, We’re so glad you had a great time! Your kind words mean a lot to us. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, GrayLineTeam

Incredible journey

Katherine_H, Dec 2024

Gylfi was incredible on the glacier, I felt safe and well cared for. However, he never told us his name until he asked for us to review his tour. He was a bus driver that came to life on the glacier. Nice to have a small group, but the seat belt made me feel like I was in a straight jacket!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear Katherine, Thank you for your gracious words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Gylfi's service. Providing exceptional experiences is our top priority, and your feedback motivates us to keep exceeding expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, Gray Line Team

Highly enjoyable

Denis_K, May 2024

Elias was a great guide! The glacier was something out of this world. Great experience, and nice photos to share with friends :)

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Denis, Thank you for your gracious words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Elias' service. Providing exceptional experiences is our top priority, and your feedback motivates us to keep exceeding expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, Gray Line Team

Lifetime experience

Nelly_Z, Apr 2024

I was very impressed by the power and hugeness of the glacier. Lifetime experience! Friendly and professional guide. Nice small group.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Nelly. We’re thrilled that you were satisfied with our services. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to be of help again soon! Kind regards, Gray LineTeam

Excellent tour

Caitlin_M, Nov 2023

This was the best tour we did while visiting Iceland! Unbelievably beautiful scenery and a very knowledgeable tour guide. Every stop was more and more breathtaking. Glacier hike was unreal, the most gorgeous place I’ve ever been. The glacier hike looks more challenging than it was, tour guides make sure you have all the right safety gear and feel prepared before you begin the hike.

Fantastische ervaring

ciskadejong, Feb 2020

We hebben genoten van de tour. Natuurlijk van de twee grote watervallen, maar vooral ook van de gletsjerwandeling onder leiding van Ben. Hij voerde ons in twee en half uur langs blauwe gletsjerspleten, witte ijsvlaktes, ijspegels en kleine sneeuwpaadjes. Het was rustig weer en al met al een unieke ervaring!!

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