Day trip

From Reykjavik: Iceland's South Coast and Glacier Tour

4.7 / 5

34 reviews

Activity provider: Rvk Sightseeing
Day trip

From Reykjavik: Iceland's South Coast and Glacier Tour

Activity provider: Rvk Sightseeing

From US$ 172.28 per person

Experience the glacial landscapes of the south coast of Iceland on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Take a 1-hour walk on top of a glacier and stroll behind a 60-meter waterfall. Get panoramic views of the Westman Islands on clear days and more.

About this activity

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
Pickup optional
Pickup begins 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. Please be ready and on the lookout for a green Smartbus. As each driver usually has a few stops to make, it can take up to 30 minutes to finish the pickup service; there is no need to worry if the bus is not there exactly on time. Pickup is available from most hotels, hostels, and guesthouses. Please note that in the city center, some areas are restricted to buses, and therefore buses can only stop at nearby bus stops. If you need directions to your nearest bus stop, please visit this website: www.busstop.is. Please note that pickup is not available from Airbnbs or private residences; for these cases, it is recommended you select the nearest hotel address or bus stop and request pickup from there.

Experience

Highlights
  • Go behind the veil of water at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall
  • Experience the mighty power of the Skógafoss waterfall
  • Walk on the glacier of Sólheimajökull with a certified glacier guide
Full description
Depart Reykjavik aboard a bus equipped with computer tablets in every seat that allow you to use the GPS-sensitive audio guide in 10 different languages. Learn interesting facts about Iceland and the places you will visit in a language that you are most comfortable with. Make use of other facilities, such as the USB charger and free Wi-Fi, and ask your host any questions you may have. Travel through fertile farm lands and pass small villages. Known for its Viking heritage, this epic scenery is guarded by the infamous volcanoes of Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla. On clear days, you will get some great views of the volcanically-active Westman Islands, where the eruption of the Eldfell volcano in the 1970s forced the island's 5,000 inhabitants to be temporarily evacuated to the mainland. Stop first at the rugged outlet glacier of Sólheimajökull, which flows from the main ice-cap of Mýrdalsjökull where the mighty Katla volcano lies. Put on the provided crampons to explore the glacier's cracks, crevasses and ice with a certified glacier guide. Hike for 20 minutes to find yourself standing on top of a few hundred meters of ice, yet still only slightly above sea level.  Continue to the stunning waterfall of Skógarfoss, and feel the spray of the water on your face. Climb up the 527 steps of the hill to look at the majestic 60-meter high waterfall from above, and watch the water plummet down on its way to the Atlantic Ocean.  Then, go to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall to discover one of Iceland’s most famous attractions. Get a different perspective of the landscape as you take a walk behind the cascades and look through the wall of water.
Includes
  • Audio guide on board the bus (available in 10 different languages)
  • Driver and guide
  • Glacier guide
  • Visit to all the top sites on the south coast of Iceland (Seljalandsfoss, Sólheimajökull and Skógarfoss)
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up (SmartBus hotel pick-up is available at extra cost)

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Meeting point

This tour option does not includes hotel pickup. Please be at the Reykjavik Terminal, located at Skógarhlíð 10 in time for your departure. Please note: the coach leaves from Reykjavík Terminal at departure time so it is important to arrive 15 minutes before departure time

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Important information

Know before you go

  •  There is no minimum number of participants required for this tour to operate
  •  For the crampons you must be at least shoe size 35
  •  Dress according to the weather. In Iceland it is always smart to dress in warm and waterproof clothes. Weather changes are swift so expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, head wear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended
  •  You are advised to bring your own headphones, as they will fit you best and it is better for the environment. If you don’t have your own headphones, or forgot to bring them, earphones are available to purchase on board the vehicle
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 34 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.1/5

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This was a 2 hour trip from reykavik with a small stop off. We were not sure when to eat! Eat on the small stop off as no opportunity on the hike and not allowed to eat on the bus. On the way back we went to 2 waterfalls again beautiful but not that long there just enough if your fit to get to the top and back down and then spend a little time around the bottom.

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March 24, 2023

We had a great guide - she was nice, funny, & informative. The waterfalls were beautiful and there was definitely enough time at each stop. The guided tablet tours on the bus were a great way to learn about all different aspects of the coast & culture. The real winner of the tour was the glacier hike. Another great guide (Jon) and an hour and a half hike made the day spectacular.

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March 24, 2023

Tolles Erlebnis, es hat alles gut funktioniert. Abholung, Gletscher-Tour (das Highlight der Tour, hat ca. 2,5 Stunden gedauert) und Rücktransport lief super. Klar, einen Großteil der Tour sitzt man im Bus, die Reiseleitung (Edda) hat aber mit ihren spannenden Geschichten und Informationen rund um Island und ihrer offenen erfrischenden Art für tolle Unterhaltung gesorgt...Danke

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March 24, 2023

Product ID: 72112