Private Glacier Hike Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

by The Iceland Tour Co. · Glacier hiking · Hiking & trekking · private · South Coast

Private Glacier Hike Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach — The Iceland Tour Co.

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  • Duration

    12 hours

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, ES

  • Departs

    08:00

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

See Iceland’s stunning South Coast and hike on a real glacier in one epic day. A small-group adventure with waterfalls, black sand, and certified guides.
We will start our Journey by going straight to the Glacier for the most amazing Glacier Hike in Sólheimajökull, after the hike we will go to the Legendary Black San beach and have a little break for Lunch as well, just beware of the tides, on our way back to Reykjavik we will stop by the most iconic Waterfalls in Iceland called Skógafoss and Seljalandfoss

Description from the operator, The Iceland Tour Co.. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Reykjavík
  2. Hvolsvöllur
  3. Sólheimajökull
  4. Reynisfjara
  5. Skógafoss
  6. Seljalandsfoss
  7. Reykjavík

Included

Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull Glacier (Hiking gear included not boots)
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-Speaking and certified guide
Pick-up and Drop-off

Not included

Lunch
Hiking boots

Drinks

Good to know

  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Hiking boots (can be rented)
  • Warm layers
  • Gloves and hat
  • Water bottle & snacks
  • Extra clothing
  • Camera or phone (charged.)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Since physical activity is involved during the tour it is required full mobility
  • Look for our amazing Minibuses.
  • Pick up takes place between 8:00 and 8:30, so please be ready at your pick-up location at 8:00 Due to traffic restrictions in downtown Reykjavik, direct pick up from some hotels may not be possible. We will confirm your pick up location by email before the tour. Pick up outside Reykjavik may not be possible, please contact us if you are staying outside of Reykjavik.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1The Iceland Tour Co. decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 8 cannot join this one.
  • Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 12 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.

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Why we list it

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Glacier hiking — questions people ask

Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?

Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.

Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?

Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.

How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?

Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.

What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?

Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.

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