What are some can’t-miss summer activities?

Kayaking on glacier lagoons like Heinabergslón or Jökulsárlón — peaceful, surreal, and way less crowded than you’d expect. Puffin watching at Dyrhólaey — best between May and August. Bring binoculars. Hiking to Reykjadalur (the hot spring river) — a solid 45-60 min hike, but worth every step. Camping near Skaftafell or Vík — long daylight hours + epic backdrops. Midnight photography — the golden light lasts for hours. Perfect for waterfall and glacier shots.

What are the standout winter experiences?

Ice cave tours — hands-down the highlight. Breiðamerkurjökull’s Crystal Cave is the one everyone wants. Snowmobiling on Mýrdalsjökull — insane views + adrenaline. Northern lights hunting — best done with a local guide who knows the skies and the quietest spots. Frozen waterfall viewing — Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss turn into icy fortresses. Glacier hikes with crampons — surprisingly doable even in winter with the right gear and guide.

Where should we stop for food or coffee?

Selfoss – Try Kaffi Krús for homemade food Hvolsvöllur – Valhalla Restaurant has hearty meals Vík – The Soup Company or Smidjan Brugghús for craft beer and burgers Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Systrakaffi is reliable Höfn – Known for langoustine, Pakkhús is the classic pick

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Iceland’s Epic South Coast: Top Things to Do and See

The South Coast of Iceland is one of those rare places where nature seems to have overachieved. It’s a wildly scenic, occasionally absurd stretch of land where waterfalls tumble off cliffs like they forgot to stop, beaches are made of volcanic ash as black as a tax auditor’s soul, and glaciers lounge casually beside lava fields like it’s the most normal thing in the world. From Reykjavík to the edge of Vatnajökull, the road winds past sights that feel both prehistoric and slightly theatrical—towering sea stacks, sulking volcanoes, and landscapes so cinematic you’ll half-expect a dragon to appear (and honestly, no one would be surprised).

Expect sudden weather changes, long distances disguised as short ones, and sheep with a death wish. But also: wonder, awe, and a very real chance of saying “wow” out loud more than you’re comfortable with.

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The South Coast isn’t just a scenic drive—it’s an adventure playground for every season. From glacier hikes to iceberg kayaking, here are the top activities and where to do them:

Glacier Hikes & Ice Climbing

Available year-round, glacier hikes are most popular at Sólheimajökull, a short drive from Skógafoss, Falljökull in the Skaftafell region and Breiðamerkurjökull near Jökulsárlón. Tours range from beginner-friendly to full-day treks with ice climbing.

South Coast Hiking Tours

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Join us for a walk on the glacier, one of Iceland's most popular outdoor activities. Hike into the magnificent ice-world of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Your certified glacier guide will show you stunning scenery and astonishing ice formations.

Come and join us on this once-in-a lifetime-experience, a chance to explore Iceland’s largest glacier.

As glaciers continue melting at an alarming rate – roughly more than 1.2 trillion tons per year around the world, we would like to invite you to this unforgettable tour, where you will experience a rare phenomena of how half of our world used to look like, just 12 thousands years ago.

Like all other glaciers in the world, Vatnajökull glacier continues to melt, which will eventually lose half of its current ice by the year 2100 (which currently covers 9% of Iceland). It is estimated that by 2200, most of the glacier ice in Iceland will be forever lost.

Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike

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