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Duration
About 3 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00 from Ice Wear parking Lot.Minimum ratio
2 peopleDescription
Looking for something off the typical tourist track? This is the tour for you!
It’s time to jump in a super jeep, strap on your crampons and step onto the mighty Myrdalsjokull glacier.
Mother Nature has really outdone herself with this one, the movie-like surroundings and glaciers are everywhere you look. Grandiose ice walls tower over you as you walk among them to enter the magical blue and black ice dome of the outlet glacier named after the powerful volcano Katla. Prepare to have your breath taken away!
This tour is a meet on location from Vík.What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required.
What is included
Helmets and crampons if condition require. Minimum age requirement: 10 years
Skill level
Easy
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About 3-11 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
09:00 am from ReykjavíkMinimum ratio
2 peopleDescription
Looking for something off the typical tourist track? This is the tour for you!
It’s time to jump in a super jeep, strap on your crampons and step onto the mighty Myrdalsjokull glacier.
Mother Nature has really outdone herself with this one, the movie-like surroundings and glaciers are everywhere you look. Grandiose ice walls tower over you as you walk among them to enter the magical blue and black ice dome of the outlet glacier named after the powerful volcano Katla. Prepare to have your breath taken away!
Once picked up, it’s time to continue on to the glaciers. The drive starts on the famous road 1 but soon we will make a turn to what seems like a no man’s land. Enchanting glaciers and mountains will surround us along the way. The Super jeep has no problem taking on the rough and rugged road but the drive is exciting none the less.
We will come to a stop near the roots of Kötlujökull glacier and the view that greets us is otherworldly. We will take on our crampons and helmets, and take a short walk to the opening of the ice cave. We might need to climb a few steps on ladders to the entrance of the cave. As the natural ice cave is in a constant change, conditions can be different at each tour. The climb is, however, not difficult at all and anyone in an average physical condition should be able to climb these steps. It might look adventurous but it is not demanding at all!
Beautiful layers of different colored ice and volcanic ash unfold from the ice as we come closer to the cave, painting impressive stripes in the glacier. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the glacier, the ice cave and the area around it making the tour educating and exciting all at once.
Pick up from Reykjavik: If you select the pickup option, our tour guide will pick you up at your chosen meeting location in the city.
What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required.
What is included
Helmets and crampons if condition require. Minimum age requirement: 10 years
Skill level
Easy
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Loading...32.900 ISK per personAll yearDuration
Approx 8 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
10:00 (from Gljúfrabúi base. Road 249)Minimum ratio
2 peopleDescription
Iceland´s South Coast has many awe-inspiring features, including the beautiful waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss and the stunning Reynisfjara with its unique black sand beach.
Visit the top sights of the south and experience the amazing diversity of Iceland, as well as discovering and exploring various local secrets with an experienced guide.
This tour is the south coast of Iceland in a pretty little package!
Tour highlights: Our special mix of popular sites and local secrets!
Join this fantastic sightseeing tour discovering some of the most beloved natural attractions found along Iceland's picturesque south coast. This is a great opportunity for visitors to Iceland who have yet to explore this stunning region, as well as those travellers hoping to maximise their holiday time in Iceland.
The south coast is widely considered to be one of the most picturesque routes in the whole of Iceland, a region characterised by its rugged shorelines, distant mountain scapes and cascading waterfalls. From your vantage point on the tour bus, you are privy to this incredible scenery, gaining a real insight into just why Iceland is so desirable as a travel destination.
You will be making a stop at two of the popular waterfalls found along the South Coast, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. These attractions are available the year round, making them a staple visit on sightseeing tours in Iceland.
Both waterfalls cascading at a whopping 65 and 60 metres respectively , Seljalandsfoss differentiates itself by being one of the only waterfalls in Iceland where it possible to walk directly behind the water. This provides for some really fun, unique snapshots. Skógafoss is wider and more powerful than Seljalandsfoss, and guests here can walk right up to the point the water crashes into the rock pools below.
Further along the South Coast, you will make a stop at the hauntingly beautiful black sand beach, Reynisfjara. Here, you can observe the incredible basalt stacks built into the adjacent cliff faces, and stand in awe as the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean compliment this gorgeous panorama. You will also have the opportunity to explore the nearby coastal village of Vik before heading towards Dyrhólaey.
Dyrhólaey is a small peninsula that once stood separate from mainland Iceland. Now joined by a land bridge to the rest of the country, this promenade has become famous for its nesting birdlife, dramatic rock arch and stunning views. From here, you will likely be able to see the outlet glacier, Sólheimajökull, glistening in the distance.
We also visit and closely observe a secret ice cave when the conditions allows- this is included in the price.
Don't delay any further! Join this fantastic sightseeing tour today and you too can experience the many beautiful attractions found along Iceland's South Coast. Check availability by choosing a date.What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required. Crampons and other safety equipment will be provided during the tour.
Note: You can add a combo to the tour: – Horseback riding – Snowmobiling (A valid driver‘s licence is required) – Glacier hiking We recommend that you only add one activity to your tour.
Group size: small
Skill level
Easy
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Loading...29.990 ISK per personJAN-MAYDuration
4 HOURSDays of week
DAILYDeparture
DEPARTS FROM VÍK- 09:00 AMMinimum ratio
1Description
Once everyone is on our super jeep, we’ll head to Kötlujökull Glacier, home to a new gorgeous natural ice cave. The journey from Vik to Kötlujökull is an adventure in and of itself. En route, we’ll drive high up into the mountains and admire glacial landscapes. You’ll feel as if you’ve landed on another planet.
Our first stop is at the foot of Kötlujökull Glacier, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland’s fourth-largest glacier. You may find it difficult to turn your eyes away from the majestic ice cap, but spare us a moment. Your guide will give you a safety briefing and all the necessary ice caving equipment (a helmet, a headlamp, and crampons).
Next, step into the glittering ice cave burrowed into the glacier. Together with your guide, go deep inside the glacier to discover surreal ice formations. Kötlujökull Glacier Ice Cave is a sight to behold. Prepare to be surrounded by long ice walls filled with blue ice. Make sure your camera is at the ready! Incredible ice structures are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
Our new ice cave in Iceland is located close to the famous Katla Volcano. This means that you’ll see volcanic ash from ancient explosions trapped in the ice. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the glacier and surrounding area.
Sometimes we find secret glacier waterfalls close to the cave. They form as glacier water comes through holes in the ices. These elusive cascades will leave you in awe of nature!
After your ice caving adventure, you’ll have memories to treasure for the rest of your life.
Discover a Hidden Black Sand Beach
Next, we’ll head to an off-the-beaten-path black sand beach. This beach is a secret spot that travelers often miss — so you’ll have it all to yourself!
Once there, discover a wild and rugged landscape. The silver waves of the ocean crash on the black shore. The contrast of dark sand and white foaming waves is simply breathtaking. This hidden beach is what dreams are made of. Enjoy the moment!
Visit Hjörleifshöfði Cave
We wrap up our adventure with a scenic drive through epic filming locations. Star Wars fans will want to keep their cameras close. Along the way, see original Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) film set locations. Your guide will share all the behind-the-scenes details.
See the impressive Hjörleifshöfði Cape and Yoda Cave. The cape is 725-ft (221-m) high and rises above the black sands of Mýrdalssandur. At the edge of the cape sits the cave that resembles a huge Yoda. Hence the name “Yoda Cave.”
Then, discover even more famous filming locations. We’ll drive through stunning real-life spots used for movies such as Transformers, Noah, and Oblivion.
Finally, enjoy views of the famous Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks and the beautiful area around Vik. You’ll be talking about this adventure for a long time!
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What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required.
What is included
Helmets and crampons if condition require.
Skill level
Easy
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Loading...From 14.990 ISK -19.990 ISK per person per personAll year aroundDuration
4 and 1/2 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
09:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 13:00 PM (From Car Park at Sólheimajökull. Road 221)Minimum ratio
2Description
This small group tour is a fabulous glacier hiking adventure – those who want to can even try ice climbing – there is nothing more sensational than ice climbing in Iceland! For beginners or those with glacier experience, this is the queen of glacier expeditions, giving you three magnificent hours on the ice!
All equipment is provided: ice axes, helmets, crampons and safety lines. Your certified glacier guide will show you how to use the equipment and give you a safety briefing before introducing you to the majestic ice wonderland, with its astonishing networks of crevasses, ridges, ice walls, moulins, and blue-hued ice. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will make sure you are always safe on the ice and share some fascinating and fun glacier facts with you. This is a frozen world, but did you know it is always moving? You may even hear the ice cracking as it adjusts beneath you!
Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland’s 4th biggest glacier. The glacier tongue is a rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water; truly a phenomenal place. The tour will start with an introduction to equipment and safety instructions. We will provide you with all the tools you will need for your time on the glacier: ice axes, crampons, helmets and safety lines and, of course, we make sure that you are always safe on the ice.What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required. Included
- Guided Glacier
- Hiking
- Optional Introduction to Ice Climbing
- Certified Glacier Guide
- Harness, Helmet & Ice Axe
Remember to bring: Warm layers (not cotton), headwear, scarf, gloves, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots are essential, it is not possible to fit ice crampons onto any other footwear.
Skill level
Easy
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Loading...9.500 ISK - 10.990 ISK per person per personAll year aroundDuration
3 HoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
10:00 - 11:00 - 13:30 - 14:30 , From Car Park at Sólheimajökull. Road 221Minimum ratio
2Description
This glacier hike is an adventure like no other, and with the rapid rate of global climate change, this popular activity is only available in very few parts of the world. You will see how the primal elements shape and affect the glacier, creating mesmerizing labyrinths of ice ridges and deep V-shaped crevasses that crisscross and scar the surface of the ice. Not to mention the big sinkholes, called “moulins”, that sometimes have drilled their way through the glacier, draining the meltwater of the ice through little waterfalls and streams. The glacier also carries with it ashes of volcanic eruptions from the distant and not so distant past, you might even be lucky enough to be able to collect a little sample of the Eyjafjalljökull volcanic ash from 2010.
What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required. Included
- Guided glacier hike
- Certified glacier guide
- Specialized glacier gear
Please note
This tour is a meet on location only which means that you will have to meet us at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot.
Skill level
Easy
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Loading...From 19.990 ISK per person per personAll year aroundDuration
4 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
13:00 PM, From Car Park at Sólheimajökull. Road 221Minimum ratio
2Description
This small-group tour is a fabulous glacier hiking adventure – those who want to can even try ice climbing – there is nothing more sensational than ice climbing in Iceland! For beginners or those with glacier experience, this is the queen of glacier expeditions, giving you three magnificent hours on the ice!
All equipment is provided, ice axes, helmets, crampons, and safety lines. Your certified glacier guide will show you how to use the equipment and give you a safety briefing.
Then it’s time to hit the ice! You’ll hike out into the majestic ice wonderland, with its astonishing networks of crevasses, ridges, ice walls, moulins, and blue-hued frost. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide make sure you are always safe on the ice and share some fascinating and fun glacier facts with you. This is a frozen world, but did you know it is always moving? You may even hear the ice cracking as it adjusts beneath you!
Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland’s 4th biggest glacier. The glacier tongue is a rugged, raw and ever-changing hub of ancient frozen water; truly a phenomenal place.What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required. Included
- Guided Glacier Hike
- Certified Glacier Guide
- Specialized Glacier Gear
Skill level
Easy
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Loading...42.900 ISK per personAll yearDuration
About 5 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
On requestMinimum ratio
2 PersonsDescription
Explore Iceland in a unique way on our private ice climbing tour. It is an adventure you will never forget!
We start the day with a lovely walk up towards Sólheimajökull glacier. The outlet glacier is a rugged, raw and an ever changing environment of ancient frozen water.
After a short but very important demonstration on how to properly use the glacier equipment we head up the riddled outlet glacier; walking between deep crevasses, amazing ice formations, jagged ridges and spine-tingling sinkholes.
Up there each day is different and the ever changing environment gives our experienced glacier guide a challenge! He'll carefully evaluate the conditions and pick the best places for you to climb.
We then spend a good amount of time trying out various ways of ice climbing in a fun and educating way!
And let's not forget the amazing scenery surrounding you the entire time. This gives you the perfect opportunity to get that one 'me climbing a glacier' photo you've always wanted!
This private tour is ideal for those who want to experience a first hand adventure on a moving glacier!
What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required.
What is included
– Crampons – Ice ax – Other safety equipment Note: The price is without Pick up or Drop off. You can add Pick up and/or Drop off from 2.500 ISK Per Person Minimum age requirement: 10 years or shoe size 36 EU (5.5 US) Small group size (Max 5 per guide) _
Skill level
1
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Loading...19.990 ISK per personAll yearDuration
About 3 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
On requestMinimum ratio
4 PersonsDescription
Sólheimajökull is a raw and rugged outlet glacier in an ever changing environment.
Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges , the glacier slowly but steadily crawls backwards, giving our experienced glacier guide a new challenge every day! His aim is to get you away from the crowd, finding nooks and crannies to explore on your own; walking between deep crevasses, amazing ice formations, jagged ridges and spine-tingling sinkholes!
We start our trip with a nice short walk up to Sólheimajökull. It's a magnificent feeling viewing the glacier from a far and imagining your selves being up there in just a short while!
The guide then gives a short but very important demonstration on how to properly use the glacier equipment. When we're ready we head up the icy but easily accessible slopes on to our adventure, taking in the amazing surroundings on our way. .
Our Private Glacier Walk is ideal for those who love to hike, both beginners and experienced hikers.
What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required.
What is included
– Crampons – Ice axe – Other safety equipment Note: The price is without Pick up or Drop off. You can add Pick up and/or Drop off from 2.500 ISK Per Person Minimum age requirement: 10 years or shoe size 36 Euro (5.5 US) Small group size (Max 8 per guide) _
Skill level
1
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Loading...42.900 ISK per personWinterDuration
14-16 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
7:30 from Reykjavík (contact us for pick up near Hvolsvöllur)Minimum ratio
2 peopleDescription
Glacier and northern lights experience in the south coast of Iceland
Spend the day in a luxury mini-bus enjoying all the best that the south coast has to offer.
Enter an ice cave, visit Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon, the black sand beach, the lit up Seljalandsfoss and the northern lights. This tour has it all!
The tour starts with an early pick up at 7:30. Our first stop is at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall. We then head to Reynisdrangar, the basalt trolls near Vík. There you enjoy the hexagonal basalt columns, the black sand beach and the thundering ocean waves.
We highly suggest a light lunch at the Black beach restaurant.
We then drive towards the glacier lagoon where you observe floating icebergs on the lagoon, visit a naturally carved ice cave and stop at the famous crystal beach. Truly a once in a lifetime experience!
If by any chance conditions do not allow for the ice cave entrance we will enjoy a short glacier hike before heading back to town. From there on out we will be on the lookout for the northern lights!
Our final scheduled stop is at Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you have an option of walking behind the cascade. During the winter months, the waterfall is lit up and provides great photo opportunities. If the northern lights still haven’t made an appearance and conditions allow we will go for an exciting northern lights hunt before arriving back to Reykjavík between 23:30 – 01:00.
On this tour Reykjavík capital is the pick up and drop off location.
For pick up and/or drop off in or around Hvolsvöllur area, please e-mail us at info@southadventure.isWhat to bring
Snacks for the road even though we make stops at service stations. Make sure you’re dressed well, wearing hiking boots and multi layers of clothing. We provide all necessary safety gear for the ice cave. As your safety is our number one concern we will make every effort to find the best suited and safest ice caves at each time but as the conditions around and in the glacier, are constantly changing and being shaped by the elements it’s not possible to guarantee that entrance to the ice caves or that a glacier hike will be possible. If such unfortunate situations arise we will make every effort to make other stops, and your experience more enjoyable. As the Northern lights can be very elusive, their sighting cannot be guaranteed but if conditions offer a glimpse of hope we will go on a Northern lights hunt. Note: If we are unable to visit the ice cave or do the glacier hike there will be a refund in the amount of 10.000.- ISK. If we cancel the tour you will receive a full refund. _
Skill level
1
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Loading...18.900 ISK (without pick up) per personNovember 15th – March 18th, longer if conditions allow us toDuration
About 2-4 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
10:15, 11:00 and 13:45 Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (next to Diamond Beach)Minimum ratio
1 personDescription
In autumn each year we start looking for the ice caves for the winter. Normally we find caves in several different locations on the south side of Vatnajökull, sometimes they are special immediately and sometimes not so initially but become very special in the right light and conditions.
Some caves we find are very stable and we can go in there in any weather, but others are less safe and we might not even go there at all, even if they are very beautiful. Some caves are only accessible in below zero conditions for example if there is water in the floor that needs to be frozen to walk into the cave.
The cave we choose from day to day depends on time of winter, time of day, weather and other conditions at the time. We always go to the most interesting cave available at each time. We normally go into one cave per trip.
We do not only look at the size of the ice cave but the beauty and colors, the ice caves are normally from 30-100 meters long.
*The duration of the tour depends on several things, how far we need to drive, how far we have to walk and how complicated the ice cave is (sometimes there is only few meters walk from the car to the cave, other times it can be up to 1 km).
Local Guide was the first ice cave tour operator in Iceland, we started visiting the ice caves for the first time around 20 years ago.
In that time we have gathered a lot of knowledge how to get our clients to the best available cave of each day as the conditions of the caves change daily.
If you are looking for a photography tour to the ice caves next winter we do offer private tours, send us an email at info@localguide.is for information!
Due to popularity of the ice caves you can expect groups from other companies inside the cave at the same time on our public ice cave tours.
Note: Operated by Local Guide of Vatnajökull
We are located about 4 hour drive away east of Reykjavík, the duration of the drive often takes much longer time in icy and wintery conditions, we recommend people to stay close to us the night before the tour.
What to bring
Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required, as we need to put on crampons. The ground is often very muddy in or on the way to the ice cave. You can rent boots from us if it looks like your shoes are not suitable. Rental fee is 1000 isk. Please wear warm outdoor clothing!
What is included
- – experience travelling to and exploring an ice cave
- – local ice cave guide
- – 4×4 ride
- – we always go to the nicest ice cave that is possible at the time
Location
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (next to Diamond Beach)
370km east of Reykjavík, located by the main highway road number 1. When driving the ring road you will see a big lagoon with floating ice bergs, we are there at the main parking lot next to the cafeteria, look for a black truck marked Local Guide: Meeting point.
Note: Price is without pick up and/or drop off. Minimum age requirement: 10 years _
Skill level
1
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Disclaimer:
All adventures and glacier tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Southcoast Adventure does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. All customers are to realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
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Skill level
Easy
Suitable for most people in fair condition. You have to be able to walk on uneven surface and hike for at least 2 – 3 hours at a slow pace, with breaks. Trails are generally of good quality and glacier travel at a relatively low angle.
Moderate
Suitable for those in good condition who are able to walk for about 4 hours at a low or moderate pace. Trails are generally of good quality and glacier travel at a relatively low angle.
Challenging
For someone in good hiking condition and with experience of hiking. Trails generally in fair conditions but some parts of the tour might be off track. Glacier/snow travel can be on uneven ground with challenging sections. Increased distance. We recommend guests have the ability to cover 12km a day on rugged trails and snow.
Demanding
Only a few of our trips are defined as Demanding. Hence most of our tours are rated Easy, Moderate or Challenging. Demanding tours are for someone in very good hiking and physical condition. Trails generally in fair conditions but large sections of the tour might be off track. Glacier/snow travel on uneven ground with some challenging sections. Increased distance. we recommend guests have the ability to cover 20+ km a day on uneven trails and snow. A significant increase in elevation and some technical difficulty should be expected.
