2 Day Summer Tour to Iceland's South Coast with Glacier Hike

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About this activity

Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime when choosing this two-day tour of Iceland’s South Coast.

The first day’s stops include Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui waterfall, Skogafoss waterfall, and Reynisfjara black sand beach-ending in a Glacier Hike on Solheimajokull.

Your hotel will be somewhere between the towns of Vik and Hofn, and you will have plenty of time to explore the area!

The second-day stops include: Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach, Amphibian Boat Tour, Eldhraun Lava Fields, The Bridge of the Volcanoes, and Fjadrargljufur River Canyon to complete our view of Icelandic nature.

If time permits, we will explore more of Vik on our return drive home.

The minimum age for participants is eight years. Be sure to pack warm clothing and comfortable shoes to enjoy every aspect of this experience. Dinner is late for some advise bringing snacks to prevent hungry spells.

Please note that July and August are very busy on the South Coast, and this tour fills up quickly.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: David The Guide

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 3 Star Hotel for 1 night
Included: Glacier Safety Equipment
Included: Breakfast
Included: Guide
Included: Private transportation: Small Group Tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and Drink
Not included: Warm Clothing- Hat, Gloves, Jacket, Pants, Hiking Boots.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day 1: South Coast and Glacier Hike

Seljalandsfoss waterfall

30 min

Visit one of the most well known waterfalls
Skogafoss

30 min

We visit another waterfall that is equally impressive. Lots of rainbows are formed here. You can also hike to the top (527 steps) for a different viewpoint.
Gljufrabui Waterfalls

30 min

We will visit this hidden waterfall inside a mini cave. Be prepared to get wet!
Solheimajokull Glacier

3 hours

We take a Glacier Hike onto this Glacier. All safety equipment is provided
Reynisfjara Beach

one hour

We visit the famous Black Sand Beach. Beautiful basalt cliffs. Be careful to not get close to the water- it can trap you with its strength and hidden drops in the sand.

Overnight in 3 Star Hotel

Day 2 · Day 2: Glacier Lagoon and Boat Tour

Diamond Beach

30 min

We visit one part of Jokulsarlon where the chunks of glacier ice wash up on a beach. When the sun hits the ice, it shines like a diamond.
Jokulsarlon

2 hours

Visit the famous Glacier Lagoon, where you can take in amazing glacier views. Here we will spend extra time where we take a amphibian boat tour into the lagoon to get closer views.
Eldhraun Lava Field

30 min

We visit a volcanic lava field. Get close views of old volcanic lava and feel close to nature.
Skaftafell National Park

30 min

We will visit the Bridge of the Volcanoes located within this national park. Enjoy the views as we drive in the park
Fjadrargljufur Canyon

30 min

Visit this deep and winding canyon in South Iceland. This canyon can only be accessed in summer due to the heavy traffic- nature needs to recover.

Breakfast included at hotel on Day 2

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pickup starts at the start time. Please allow 30-45min to complete pickup

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.