The South Shore & Glacier Walk

A private day tour along the South Shore from Reykjavík. Walk on Sólheimajökull glacier with a certified guide and visit Reynisfjara black sand beach. See Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way.

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8 - 11 hours
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All Year
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This private daytour will get you right into the action and head straight for the beautiful Icelandic south shore. You will start the day by driving to the Black Sandy Beach, Reynisfjara (Approx. drive 2 hours 40 minutes). A guide will take you on the ice for a hiking tour on Sólheimajökull glacier. Afterwards you will be taken to see Skógafoss waterfall, which is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of some 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, and you can walk right up to. On your way back to Reykjavík you will stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall before your guide will take you back to Reykjavik for the night. 

 

Private Glacier Walking Tour (Duration: 2,5 – 3 hours)

This is an informative and easy glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier. There will be a  certified and experienced glacier guide that will lead you through a frozen wonderland of different shades of glacier ice.  You will take a light hike up to the glacier and spend about one hour on the ice. Provided on location: Glacier Gear and other safety equipment.

 

Pick-up & Drop-off in Reykjavík. 

What’s included
English speaking local guide & Luxury vehicle (10 - 11 hours)
Free WiFi & Bottled Icelandic Water on board
Private Glacier Walking Tour
What to bring
Warm clothes (first layer)
Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer)
Hiking boots
Gloves, and a hat.
Note: Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once it gets wet, it takes a long time to dry, leaving you cold.
Not included
Lunches and dinners
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