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From Reykjavik: South Coast and Glacier Hiking Tour

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Activity provider:Reykjavik Excursions
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From Reykjavik: South Coast and Glacier Hiking Tour

Activity provider:Reykjavik Excursions
5  / 5
11 reviews

From US$ 152.72 per person

Enjoy a 1.5-hour glacier walking tour of Sólheimajökull glacier. You'll see some striking ice sculptures, waterfalls and beautiful topography along the way.

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Duration 11 hours
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Highlights
  • Experience the magical beauty of the Icelandic landscape
  • Walk through the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses awaits discovery
  • Visit Sólheimajökull glacier
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A glacier walk is a great way to experience Icelandic nature and a tour to Sólheimajökull glacier tongue is an ideal way to spend the day. On the 2-hour drive from Reykjavík, you will pass right under the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano that caused so much trouble in the spring of 2010. Just east of the volcano lies Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier from Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland’s fourth-largest glacier. As you explore the wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges, and deep crevasses, you will learn more and more about these disappearing giants. Experienced mountain guides will teach you how to use basic glacier equipment for this tour. Please note that ice climbing is not included. On the way back to Reykjavík after the exhilarating glacier hike, you will stop at the two beautiful waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Seljalandsfoss is part of the Seljandsá river, which has its origins in Eyjafjallajökull glacier. What makes this waterfall so famous and interesting is that you can walk behind it. It is recommended that you bring either a raincoat or a waterproof coat along if you want to walk behind it. Skógafoss, another famous Icelandic waterfall, is the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls walk over to Þórsmörk. The waterfall was also used in the films Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
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  • 1.5 to 2-hour guided glacier hike
  • Ice hiking gear and safety equipment
  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks

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The main departure point for Reykjavík Excursion day tours is from the BSI Bus Terminal. Please be ready at the BSI Bus Terminal 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

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  • Remember to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots
  • Children aged 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour
  • Ice climbing is not included in this tour
  • Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier
  • English audio guidance on the bus

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  • Transportation
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  • Service
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Es war großartig. Unser Guide Gary und der Fahrer Tomek waren super und es wurde alles toll erklärt. So wurde die Fahrt sehr kurzweilig und die Haltepunkte sind nicht zu weit auseinander. Vor Ort hatte man auch genug Zeit um alles in Ruhe anzuschauen. Wir waren begeistert.

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April 1, 2023

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Es war sehr schöner Ausflug. Das Wetter hat mitgespielt. Man besucht zu erstmal ein Wasserfall, danach geht es auf den Gletscher mit entsprechenden Ausrüstung. Wir waren 3 Stunden drauf und es war körperlich schon in den Bereich- Mittel, man muss gut zu Fuß sein, keine Gelenkschmerzen haben, allgemein in gute körperliche Verfassung sein. Danach sind wir noch mal zu einem Wasserfall gefahren, sehr schön und auch sehr kalt, also warme Kleidung sehr wichtig. Um 10 Uhr ( Tankstelle) und um 16 Uhr (Kiosk) konnten wir was zum Essen kaufen ( mit Karte kann man überall bezahlen), also Getränkt und Essen mitnehmen, falls man nicht überteuert essen will . Busfahrer und Guide auf dem Gletscher haben sehr viel erzählt und haben auf die Fragen gerne geantwortet. Busfahrt war super, der Fahrer war vorsichtig und hat uns WC- Pausen rechtzeitig eingeplant. Unvergessliche Bilder und unvergessliche Erfahrung

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Super randonnée sur le glacier. Notre guide était très sympa, fun mais également très professionnel. Il nous a bien expliqué le "fonctionnement" d'un glacier et nous a fait découvrir de magnifiques créations de la nature. Randonnée que nous recommandons fortement !!!

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