From Reykjavík: South Coast Day Trip with Glacier Hike
ID: GYG408005-740719
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Explore Iceland's magnificent south coast with this day trip from Reykjavík. Take an an adventurous glacier hike. See Skógafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and a fishing village.
Combine a sightseeing tour with a glacier hike on this small group day trip from Reykjavík. Marvel at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Gljúfrabúi waterfalls. Hike on Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Admire Reynisfjara beach and visit Vík í Mýrdal village.
Be picked up from your accomodation in Reykjavik and pass the Hellisheiðarvirkjun geothermal power plant. Stop at the "Game of Thrones" featured Skógafoss waterfall. Hear the story about the hidden treasure behind the waterfall.
Travel to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and listen as your guide gives you safety instructions. Check your safety gear and hit the ice. Hike for 2.5 hours with 1.5 hours spent on the stunning glacier. Head to Reynisfjara black sand beach.
Take in views of the basalt columns facing the beach and try to spot a puffin family. Continue to the charming fishing village of Vík í Mýrdal to visit a church. Go to Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi waterfalls before heading back to Reykjavík.
Highlights
- Visit a hidden waterfall that is tucked into the mountainside at Gljúfrabúi
- See Seljalandsfoss waterfall which is under Eyjafjallajökull volcano
- Learn about Icelandic Sags
- Hike on top of a glacier at Mýrdalsjökull in a small group tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Even though the hike is created for first-timers, some of the terrain goes through icy and steep terrain
If you don't like to be on your feet, the glacier hike may not be for you
All the necessary is gear is provided but full mobility is required in order to have a safe trip on the glacier
The guides have a lot of experience with glacier hikes and they will make a final decision whether you are able to participate or not at the glacier
If a guide refuses to let you go on the glacier, the decision is made with your safety in mind
Please dress according to the weather
Stormy weather or heavy rainfall can make the glacier inaccessible
If the glacier becomes inaccessible, the hike will be moved to the valley next to the glacier with some extra stops added in
Good hiking boots are required for the glacier hike (minimum crampon size EU 36/US 5,5 / UK 3,5)
Please bring your camera
There are stops during the tour where you can purchase food and snacks, but you can also bring a packed lunch
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pick-up takes place between 8:00 and 8:30, so please be ready at you pick-up location at 8:00.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
