South Coast, Glacier Hike & Northern Lights Tour

 Do the glaciers of Iceland appeal to you? Or are you someone who loves to dwell in natural marvels like majestic waterfalls? If you can tick these boxes with a yes, then this tour is for you. Experience the beauty of the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, climb to the peak of Iceland’s most prominent glacier, visit the infamous Reynisfjara black sand beach, and see the Northern Lights. Join this South Coast tour to see the most popular sights in south Iceland, and you’ll make memories for a lifetime. This tour includes sightseeing to all the top attractions in south Iceland, along with the hidden gem of Gljúfrabúi waterfall. Not only that, but you will also visit Sólheimajökull Glacier where a certified glacier guide will take you on a glacier hike on the glacier. At the end of the day we will go searching for the Northern Lights!

Get ready, to begin with this exciting journey with us, which is no less than a magical experience. Read on ahead to know the details of the tour.

The tour starts in the morning at 8am when we will pick you up at your hotel or at a nearby pick up point. This will be a long day full of adventures. We will head on to the south coast of Iceland where we will find some of the top attractions in Iceland.We will start the day by visiting this waterfall and seeing it from the front, but we will also take a short hike around the fall to see it from behind. It is simply a magical experience and a unique photo opportunity. The waterfall is 196 feet (60m) tall and beautiful from all angles. There are chances that you may encounter occasional water spouting when walking behind the waterfall so we recommend that you bring waterproof clothes.We will soon arrive at Sólheimajökull glacier, traveling onwards through the majestic scenery of South Iceland. Glacier hiking is a wonderful sport that should be on every travelers bucket list, as they explore this beautiful country. Solheimajokull is one of the best places in Iceland to do glacier hiking. Once we reach there, a certified glacier guide will accompany you. To travel around the snow-covered areas, you need to get all geared up and fully acquainted with the safety guidelines. The guide will help you with all the details. As we explore and make our way across the glacier, you will hear the ancient crackling sounds of the ice all through the way. The glacier hike is a great add on to your south coast adventure and will make the day extra memorable.

Our next stop is Reynisfjara, the world-famous, iconic black sand beach. The beach is loved by the everyone that visits. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the country because of the majestic basalt columns just off the shore, roaring waves of the Atlantic ocean, and unusual black volcanic sand. According to a local legend, the basalt columns in the ocean were once trolls pulling ships to the shore. As soon as the sun came up, they transformed into these magnificent rock formations. Taking along a camera is highly recommended as the scenery here is remarkably picturesque. 

The next chosen place is one of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland – Skógafoss. A trail of 527 steps leads up to the tassel of the waterfall, giving you a front-row view of the South Coast lowland below. Just as another legend goes, the first Viking settler, Þrasi Þórólfsson, buried a treasure chest in the cave near Skógafoss. You can walk up the stairs to see the waterfall from above, but you can also walk almost all the way up to the waterfall below and feel the power of nature. After exploring the waterfall, we will head back to Reykjavik, have a delicious meal, and get ready for our upcoming experience – the Northern Lights