2-Day South Coast Tour & Glacier Hike – Iceland

Pick up in Reykjavik

The 2-Day South Coast Tour & Glacier Hike – Iceland starts with pick up in Reykjavik from your hotel or nearest bus stop. Once assembled we will head south in search of our first stop. On the way to our first destination, we will enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding Reykjavik, majestic mountains and the magical light of the midnight sun.

🌊 Seljalandsfoss waterfall.

Our first stop is Seljalandsfoss, a 60-meter high waterfall with a unique feature: you can walk behind its water curtain to enjoy a breathtaking view. The view from behind and the vibration of the ground from the force of the falling water will leave you with an unforgettable feeling.

⚠️ Tip: If you decide to walk behind the waterfall, be sure to wear a raincoat, as the environment is very humid. Also, the trail can be slippery.

Nearby, we will discover Gljúfrábúi, a waterfall hidden inside a canyon that offers a magical and little known landscape.

🌊 Skógafoss Waterfall

In just 25 minutes drive, you will already be admiring the Skogafoss waterfall. This waterfall is hidden in a cliff and is a product of the Skógá river. Not only can you observe it from below, as there are stairs that take you to the ledge above the waterfall, with a view that will take your breath away.

After 30 minutes touring this waterfall, it is time for lunch. The place and time for lunch may vary. The guide will recommend you to go to traditional Icelandic restaurants but if you prefer, you can bring your own food as it is not included in the tour.

Glacier Trekking on Skaftafell Glacier

Get ready to start the most exciting activity of this 2-day trip: a guided glacier trek on Europe's largest glacier. Upon arrival, we will meet a professional glacier guide, who will give us all the essential safety equipment (such as ice axes, crampons, harnesses, etc.) and take us to the glacier. After gearing up, we will start walking on 2000-3000 years old ice - make sure to pack appropriate clothing for this activity and appropriate hiking shoes in your suitcase! After the glacier walk, we will head back to the hotel in the southeast of Iceland. There we will have a delicious dinner and spend the night in pleasant surroundings.

💬 If the weather forecast is unfavorable, or there are no guides available, the trekking will take place on the Sólheimajökull glacier.

🚤 Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

We'll start the morning of our second day with an exciting boat ride on Jökulsárlón, the stunning glacial lagoon filled with huge floating icebergs. This natural wonder is also a dramatic example of the effects of global warming, as glaciers melt and release huge blocks of ice, which float in the lagoon before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. During the tour, we will explore these ice giants and, if in season, we may see seals swimming or resting on the icebergs - a unique experience in the heart of Iceland!

Diamond Beach

Very close to the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, on the other side of the road, the icebergs of the lagoon float in the Atlantic Ocean. This black sand beach is full of ice chunks and its resemblance to precious stones gives it the name Diamond Beach. After about 20 minutes on this magnificent beach, we will stop to eat delicious typical Icelandic food.

Black sand beach of Reynisfjara

On the way back, we will visit theblack sand beach of Reynisfjara, famous for its impressive waves crashing against the basalt columns on the cliffs. From here, you can see the cliffs of Dýrhólaey in the distance, a bird lover's paradise, with puffins and razorbills nesting in summer.

💬 The black sand beaches were formed by past volcanic eruptions, and their dark color comes from the eroded lava. The area is also highly volcanic, near volcanoes such as Katla, Hekla and the famous Eyjafjallajökull.

Return to Reykjavik

Finally, we will start our return trip to Reykjavik in our minibus. We are expected to arrive around 8:00 pm, although this time may be subject to change depending on weather and road conditions. The minibus will drop us off at the same point where we were picked up on the first day of the 2-Day South Coast Tour & Glacier Hike – Iceland.