South Coast Private Tour from Reykjavik with 2 hours of hiking on a Glacier

Summary

After pickup from your hotel in Reykjavik, you’ll board a climate-controlled vehicle and greet your private guide. During a brief discussion of your itinerary, suggest any sights you wish to see and your guide will do their best to incorporate them into the schedule.  Gaze at the frozen witchery of Iceland’s south coast, replete with snow-capped glaciers, crystal lakes and ancient volcanoes. Stop first at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and marvel at a thrilling display of nature force. Then, delve into Iceland’s folkloric history at the Folk Museum of Skógar before travelling to the start of your thrilling glacier hike. Don protective equipment, receive a detailed safety briefing and then follow your private guide on a guided walk of the Sólheimajökull glacier. Under the instruction of your expert guide, you’ll traverse crevasses, sink holes and ice ridges. Please note, an adventurous spirit is required for this part of the tour. Enjoy a well-deserved rest during the journey back to your Reykjavik hotel, where your tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration
12 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The vast expanse of Iceland’s southern coastal plain with 2 hours of Glacier hiking in this option-packed tour

What’s included?

  • South Coast Tour:

  • Private tour

  • Driver/guide

  • Bottled water

  • WiFi in vehicle

  • South Coast Tour by private vehicle

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in the capital area

  • Glacier Hiking Tour:

  • 2 hours of Glacier Hiking (Not Private)

  • English speaking guide

  • Helmet

  • Crampons

  • Ice axe

  • Other safety equipment

  • Gratuities

  • Entrance fees, unless specified

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Private Hire Iceland

About operator:

Private Hire Iceland is one of the largest Luxury DMC & Private Tour Operators in Iceland. We specialize in bespoke private & luxury travel on land, sea and air. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in Iceland. Our goal is to make our costumers visit in Iceland to be the most enjoyable and memorable time of their life. Private Hire Iceland drivers are experienced, qualified Professional Drivers and licensed by the Icelandic Road Administration. All of our vehicles are of high quality and maintained perfectly. We are a registered Booking Office and Tour Operator with the Icelandic Tourist Board.

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