




South Coast & Glacier Hike Minibus Tour from Reykjavík
Tour Description
This 12-hour day trip from Reykjavík provides a focused itinerary covering geological and natural landmarks along the South Coast. Key attractions include a walk-behind experience at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, the majestic Skógafoss Waterfall (where you can climb to the top), a hike on the Sólheimajökull Glacier (with all necessary safety equipment provided), and a visit to the volcanic Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, home to basalt columns and Atlantic waves.
Join this full-day excursion from Reykjavík to the famous South Coast of Iceland. The tour starts with pickup at your chosen location in the capital area. The first geological stops are two of Iceland's most recognized waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss, which allows visitors to walk safely behind the cascade, and Skógafoss, known for its powerful 60-meter drop and surrounding stairs that offer a top-down view. Both are approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of driving from the city.
The main adventure is the Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull, an outlet of the larger Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Once at the glacier base, professional guides will provide essential equipment, including crampons and ice axes. Participants should be prepared for an easy to moderate physical activity level. The hike offers a direct experience with the ice, where you can observe crevasses and the unique textures of the glacier ice.
The tour concludes with a visit to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, famous for its black sand and unique hexagonal basalt columns. The beach is exposed to strong waves, which should be respected at all times.
The entire trip is led by an English-speaking guide and includes round-trip transportation by minibus with Wi-Fi. The total duration is approximately 12 hours.
From Reykjavík
All Year
12 hours
Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
Easy to moderate
Highlights of the Tour
Map and Itinerary
What's Included
Available Add-ons

Rent shoes for keeping your ankles safe to prevent injuries

Rent a jacket to keep you dry

Rent pants to keep you dry

Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold

Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind

Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
Frequently Asked Questions
• Warm clothes (first layer) • Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer) • Hiking boots above the ankle (available for rent when booking) • Joy and happiness!
The weather in Iceland is very unpredictable. For tours during winter, warm clothing as the first layer, a waterproof outdoor jacket and pants, hiking boots with high ankle protection, a hat and gloves are ideal. For tours during summer, bringing a light rain jacket and pants is in most cases enough protection. Icelanders often say, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes”. Jeans are not recommended for outdoor trips as they become very heavy and cold when they get wet.
This tour is easy to moderate.
The minimum age is 8 years old for the glacier hikes. If children under those ages are on the tour, then an adult needs to stay with them while others do these activities.
- Up to 6 months pregnant: You may join at your own discretion. You should assess your physical condition and comfort with walking on crampons for extended periods. Our guides will explain the expected duration and terrain to help you decide if you're fit to participate.
- After 7 months pregnant: Glacier hikes are not recommended or permitted for safety reasons.
We offer pick-up only from Reykjavik city greater area from designated locations found on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. We ask all our customers to send their pick up location at least 24 hours prior to the departure of their tour. We cannot be responsible if you do not provide your pick up location or miss the departure of your tour. Pick up starts at the scheduled departure time of your voucher and can take up to 30 minutes. We ask our passenger to be ready at their listed location so they can be easily found.
Pick ups are in downtown Reykjavík from 8:00 am to 8:30 am depending on where you are staying.
- Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions, and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days.
- Pick-up is from designated locations in Reykjavík on a drop-down menu when booking. Pick-up is unavailable from Keflavik airport or outside the greater capital area.
• All-day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. • In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rescheduling to another date, booking other activity (price difference might apply), or providing a full refund.
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