Private South Coast and Glacier Hike for Families & Kids

by Taste Iceland · Glacier hiking · Hiking & trekking · Family & kids · South Coast

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Private South Coast and Glacier Hike for Families & Kids — Taste Iceland

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  • Duration

    11 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Discover the very best of Iceland’s South Coast combined with an exclusive, private glacier hike created especially for families. This premium experience blends iconic landscapes with hands-on adventure, all at a relaxed, family-friendly pace.

Travel along the dramatic South Coast, famous for its powerful waterfalls, black sand beaches, and sweeping ocean views, before stepping onto a magnificent glacier tongue. With your private guide, you’ll safely hike across ancient ice, explore natural ice formations, and touch real glacier ice while learning how glaciers are formed and why they play such a vital role in Iceland’s nature.

The glacier hike is easy, safe, and carefully selected to suit families with children. There is no rush- plenty of time is given for photos, questions, short breaks, and storytelling that keeps both kids and adults engaged. All necessary safety equipment is provided, and the route can be adjusted to match your family’s comfort and energy level.

This tour is fully private, offering flexibility, personal attention, and a truly exclusive feel. It’s ideal for families who want more than a standard sightseeing tour- a meaningful, memorable experience shared together.

Highlights

  • Private, exclusive family tour
  • Easy glacier hike suitable for children
  • Touch and explore real glacier ice
  • Flexible pace with photo and rest stops
  • Professional, family-focused guide
  • Iconic South Coast scenery included

A rare opportunity to combine Iceland’s most famous coastline with an unforgettable glacier adventure your family will remember forever.

Description from the operator, Taste Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Skógafoss waterfall
  2. Sólheimajökull glacier
  3. Dyrhólaey peninsula
  4. Reynisfjara black sand beach
  5. Seljalandfoss waterfall
  6. Gljúfrabúi waterfall

Included

  • Crampons, helmets, harnesses, ice axes
  • Snacks
  • Icelandic water
  • Private transportation

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Hiking shoes, waterproof jacket/ pants

Good to know

  • Warm layers
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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. 1Taste Iceland 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: 11 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Taste Iceland is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Taste Iceland

Read all 4 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Caroline

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    We did the South Coast tour with Tomasz. We had an incredible day. Tomasz is an amazing guide - super friendly, and really knowledgeable about Iceland. He knows all the places to go to avoid too many other tourists. The glacier hike was definitely the highlight - Tomasz is very experienced and provided all the kit, he took care of us and made us feel at ease. Could not recommend Tomasz and Taste Iceland more highly!

  • Neill Robb

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    We went on a tour around the Snaefellsnes peninsula with Tomasz, which we booked with him after spending a fantastic day with him earlier in the week. Tomasz makes personalised adjustments to the tours so you’re not just seeing the big highlights but also some of the lesser visited sights, including some which are off the tourist track altogether. He’s super knowledgeable about Iceland and passionate about what he does so you get a truly informed and enjoyable experience. The Snaefellsnes peninsula itself is stunningly beautiful, with a new and awe inspiring view around every corner. Less touristy than the golden circle and south coast tours but more than worth exploring!

  • Justyna Małgorzata

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    A trip to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Taste Iceland was much more than just sightseeing. It was a true feast for the soul, filled with admiration for Iceland's nature, history, and unique atmosphere. Snæfellsnes is rightly called "Iceland in miniature." In a single day, you can see everything this country has to offer. Rugged cliffs, majestic mountains, lava fields, black sand beaches, and picturesque villages create landscapes that will linger in your memory for a long time. The real highlight of this trip, however, was our guide, Tomek. His knowledge of Iceland is impressive, but even more impressive is the way he tells the story. He made every place take on a new meaning. The island's history, local legends, geology, nature, and the everyday lives of Icelanders intertwine into a fascinating story that you'd want to listen to over and over again. It's clear that Tomek loves Iceland and shares his knowledge with immense passion. Thanks to this, you don't just admire beautiful views, but truly experience and understand this extraordinary country. If you dream of Iceland, want to see its most beautiful corners, and at the same time hear stories told by people who know and love the island, tours with Taste Iceland are the best choice. Thank you for a day full of emotion, delight, and memories that will stay with me for a very long time.

  • Izabela Leszczyszyn

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    I highly recommend Tomek. He's completely professional, knowledgeable, and has a great approach to clients. During our one-day trip, we visited and experienced countless beautiful places. We left with incredible emotions and memories.

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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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