Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Stop at one of Iceland's biggest waterfalls, Skógafoss. If you're up for the challenge, you can climb all 527 steps to the observation deck, where you'll get the unique perspective of looking down on the waterfall flowing off the steep cliffs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Porsmerkurvegur, Hella 861 Iceland
Explore Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a mighty waterfall with a cavern behind, so you can literally walk behind the waterfall if conditions allow.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Black Sand Beach, Vikurbraut, Vik 870 Iceland
Explore the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara, where the Atlantic Ocean waves crash on the shore, sea stacks and basalt columns.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Visit Sólheimajökull glacier, where you will gear up with crampons and other safety equipment before hiking up on the glacier with an expert guide. Experience an Icelandic glacier from up close, and see the magical formations created in the ice such as crevasses and moulins.
Duration: 3 hours
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1: Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstræti 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
2: Bus Stop #2 Tjörnin The Pond, 43W6+7JR, Lækjargata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
3: Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata, Lækjargata 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
4: Bus stop #4 Miðbakki, 5325+4PG, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
5: Bus stop #5 Harpa, Sculpture & Shore Walk 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
6: Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Ingólfsstræti 1, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
7: Gray Line Iceland bus stop in city center - pick-up and drop off for tours and transfers, Hverfisgata 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
8: Bus stop #11 Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
9: Bus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
10: Bus stop #11 Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
11: Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
12: Bus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
13: Bus Stop #14 - Skúlagata, Klapparstígur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up is offered from most hotels and guesthouses in the capital area, as well as from cruise ports.
Pick-ups from hotels in the city center are not possible from directly in front of the hotel due to traffic restrictions, instead passengers must come to the nearest bus pickup point.
Ports
08:00 AM
12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 8 years
Warm and waterproof clothing is recommended
Sturdy shoes are required (hiking boots or similar)
Drop-off after tour may not be directly in front of your hotel, depending on route and traffic limitations.
We recommend bringing a packed lunch, but a short stop will also be made during the tour where you can buy something to eat.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Denis_K
Elias was a great guide! The glacier was something out of this world. Great experience, and nice photos to share with friends :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Nelly_Z
I was very impressed by the power and hugeness of the glacier. Lifetime experience!
Friendly and professional guide. Nice small group.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
Posted By : angeladU5784MU
If travelling in winter…. Buy crampons before you go…
The ONLY downside to this trip for me, was not having my own crampons for the stops before the glacier. There was solid ice at both waterfalls which actually limited how close you can get to them safely or realistically, at all! A couple I saw from a different tour, didn’t go beyond the car park. It’s perfectly possible you just have to go real slow and, we didn’t have an hour at the stops it was only 20 minutes sadly. Plenty long enough to see the falls and get a good picture. Not long enough if you need the bathroom or have to buy food. So get your food at Bonus the day before :-D
I nearly didnt book the trip as one review mentioned ‘not for the timid!’ I’m terrified of heights and I can safely say, this timid gal had a ball. Yes there are a couple of mid-way steep descents on the return but with crampons, you aren’t sliding anywhere. They give you such a sense of feeling safe . As a first time user, I was very impressed with exactly how safe I felt.
The hike is not at speed. There was a spot where I got a tad breathless but not to the point of lagging behind or needing medical assistance.
Our driver Thora, was really knowledgable and shared loads of info about Iceland on route. Thora even got us back on time despite having to wait for latecomers back to the bus. We were back just after 8 pm.
The waterfalls and black beach were stunning, so worth seeing. The glacier hike was the absolute highlight. I can’t even begin to describe the amazing wonder of being up close to a glacier, far less the incredible sights you will see once on top of the ice itself. The different colours are amazing and tiger stripes with the ash layers in amid the cobalt blue… Wow!
Our guide was fabulous: fun, full coverage f interesting facs and absolutely mindful of keeping you safe… so listen to them. He even looked out for some members of other groups who unbelievably,were walking on the lagoon ice and, going into a cave where the glacier had split and the two sides buckled to form an amazing cave. Honestly those guys…. Think a little hub!
If you’re considering this trip, consider no more… go ahead and book. Definitely unforgettable and a massive tick the box on your bucket list
Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing experience. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
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Posted On : 2024-02-18
Posted By : Caitlin_M
This was the best tour we did while visiting Iceland! Unbelievably beautiful scenery and a very knowledgeable tour guide. Every stop was more and more breathtaking. Glacier hike was unreal, the most gorgeous place I’ve ever been. The glacier hike looks more challenging than it was, tour guides make sure you have all the right safety gear and feel prepared before you begin the hike.
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Posted On : 2023-11-01
Posted By : kirab963
Went on this excursion as part of study abroad. Darren and Helgi were amazing guides. The tour was informative and a lot of fun. It was a pleasure to explore the South of Iceland with them - definitely one of my favorite days of my trip.
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Posted On : 2023-07-11
Posted By : salonit553
The entire trip was fantastic from beginning to end. Helgi was a lovely driver, he was very polite and we had a comfortable ride. Darren was very interesting, he was funny and had interesting stories and insight to questions. The stops were beautiful and well timed!
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Posted On : 2023-07-11
Posted By : G7852XYbl
Darren was an incredible guide and Helgi was an awesome driver! Wonderful day on the south coast. Glacier hike was well worth doing.
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Posted On : 2023-07-11
Posted By : tolqyn
Glacier hike was amazing! So worth doing it while in Iceland. Our tour guide Darren and driver Helgi were THE BEST
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Posted On : 2023-07-11
Posted By : Mark D
Had an amazing day out on this tour. Got picked up about 8am from our hotel and met our guide Sighvatur who was a really experienced knowledgable guide (they all seem to be slash comedians). Got taken to the skogafoss waterfalls first which was amazing. It was freezing but quite a few photo shoots taking place with women in wedding dresses. No room for thermals with those on. Then went for our glacier hike. It is on my bucket list of see and walk on a glacier which was amazing and didn’t disappoint. We got kitted out in safety gear and crampons which were provided and it was like walking on a frozen sea. It wasn’t too challenging but probably not for those with poor mobility. Luckily I had sunglasses which were needed to stop grit and ash getting in your eyes but am still finding bits… it was a great experience and Sig showed his experience by passing on loads of info about the glacier and how much it has receded since he started 50 years ago!! We then went to the black sand beach which was a really wild place and we were warned not to get too close in case we got washed away. Someone lost a glove but that was it. Loads of good photos and a slice of cake. All in all a great day out. Got back about 6:30pm
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Posted On : 2023-01-14
Posted By : harshulm2022
South Iceland and Glacier hike booked through Grayline, undertaken by Troll. Excellent experience! Well organised, Maggi and Alex were phenomenal guides - enthusiastic and knowledgable! Would definitely recommend to anyone going to Iceland to do this with Troll! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Posted On : 2022-02-02
