Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us to find out why Iceland is named the Land of Ice & Fire, with this fantastic day on the South Coast that includes the Icelandic Lava Show and a guided valley walk to get incredible views of the crevasse riddled Solheimajökull glacier. Join this small group tour and you'll stop at the must see Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, visit the famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, learn all about Iceland's geology and volcanoes whilst witnessing re-melted lava at the Lava Show. Plus, get incredible views of an enormous glacier for unmatched pictures. This is a one day tour you'll never forget. All of Hidden Iceland's tours operate with a maximum of 12 people, and you will be joined by friendly and knowledgeable English speaking guides.
This tour does NOT include a glacier hike but we will get close to the terminal face of the glacier for great views.
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Rental of waterproof jackets, pants or hiking boots. Must be pre-booked.
Guided valley walk for incredible views of the glacier
Pickup and drop-off from designated bus pickup points in Reykjavik
Transport by comfortable and spacious air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter
One of Hidden Iceland's wonderful English speaking professional guides
Icelandic Lava Show
Food and drinks - can be purchased during day
Gratuities
There is NO glacier hike on this tour
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickups start at 08:30am. Please be at your designated pick up point at this time. We pick up from the designated tourist bus pick up points in downtown Reykjavik, and certain hotels where it is permissible to drive a mini bus and pick up from. If you are in downtown Reykjavik we will likely need to use one of these pick up points. If you cannot see your hotel in the list then please choose from one of the designated meeting points (bus stops) in central Reykjavik.
Traveler pickup
Lækjargata 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Mýrargata 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Ingólfsstræti 1, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Snorrabraut 24, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík, Iceland
Laugavegur 120, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
544P+F35, Reykjavík, Iceland
Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Vonarstræti 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Skogafoss, Skogar, Iceland Iconic South Iceland waterfall 40 minutes
Reynisfjara Beach, Vik, Iceland Black Sand Beach 40 minutes
Icelandic Lava Show, Vik, Iceland Witness real molten lava and learn all about Iceland's volcanoes, and how they have affected the town of Vík in this dramatic and unique show 45 minutes
Vik, Vik, Iceland Seaside town with church, cafes and fantastic views. Great options for lunch in this town. This stop will be shortened during the darkest winter months (Nov-Jan) with lunch had on the go to save precious daylight hours. 45 minutes
Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik, Iceland Guided walk (15-20 minutes each way) down the valley to get a view and photos of the enormous glacier and lagoon. Your guide will explain all about the changing glacier and landscape. 60 minutes
Seljalandsfoss, Hella, Iceland Waterfall that is possible to walk behind (when not icy). 40 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 8 years
Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended
We have to pick up from designated pickup point around Reykjavik. Restrictions imposed by the City of Reykjavik mean that we cannot pick up from certain hotels or AirBnB addresses, rather nearby designated bus pickup points. Please contact us to inform us of where you are staying and we will inform you of nearest pickup point.
We will stop in the south coast town of Hvolsvöllur to load up on snacks for the day. You can shop here and bring food and for the day if you want to spend more time at the sights during lunch. There is ample time to have lunch at The Soup Company located within the Icelandic Lava Show premises. The soups are filling and delicious, as are the paninis and sandwiches here.
During the darkest winter months we will need to order food to have on the go, so that we can use the precious short daylight hours at the wonderful South Coast sights. Lunch is not included in this tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
melissahI2572NO
23 Jul 2023
My favorite tour of the trip. It’s a packed day but doesn’t feel rushed. Ingi was an amazing guide, not just driving us to the different destinations but really making sure we had both a safe and great time at each. I loved walking behind Skogafoss - though be warned you will get drenched! The black sand beach with the basalt columns was incredibly unique and beautiful. The lava show was a surprise favorite; I hadn’t expected it to be so entertaining and it was great. It was awesome to get that up close to the glacier. Ingi even made sure we got ice cream - a perfect way to end the day!
Jeremy_V
22 Jul 2023
Rob was an excellent driver & guide. He was friendly & humorous, and at the same time knowledgeable about the area & sites we visited. There was plenty of time at each stop. Rob & Carolyn (delivered it to me on her way home from work) went above & beyond when I accidentally left my camera on the bus after the trip! I would highly recommend & use them in the future.
my3sons773
10 Jul 2023
What a perfect day! We let our teen pick one “big” tour and this was the one. We all had a great time exploring the waterfalls- be sure to bring something waterproof- black sand beaches, glacier, and the lava show. The day was packed but we had just the right amount of time at each activity. And I can’t say enough good things about Einar! He is the penultimate guide- funny, informative, and just a joy to spend the day with! One of our favorite moments was when he identified an edible plant that smells like licorice. I highly recommend this tour!!
This tour in
Reykjavik
is organized by
Hidden Iceland
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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