1-day Trip to the South Coast, Waterfalls and Glacier Hike

If you dream of exploring the wild landscapes of the Icelandic southern coast away from Reykjavik, hop on a bus and join this one of a kind excursion to Skógafoss waterfall and the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara amongst many other fantastic locations. Leaving Reykjavik behind, this tour takes you to the south of Iceland travelling through lush farmlands with views of powerful volcanoes and glaciers, black sand beaches and thundering waterfalls.

The first stop is at Skógarfoss, a picturesque waterfall thundering down the slopes of Eyjafjallajökull volcano. A waterfall frequently used in movies and commercials.
The tour continues with an easy hike on the ancient ice of Sólheimajökull glacier with a knowledgeable and certified glacier guide. Then onwards for a leisurely stroll along the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. The beach features stacks of basalt columns that wall off surrounding cliffs scattered with caves.

Offshore you will see Reynisdrangar pillars, basalt rock stacks that rise from the sea. An Icelandic legend says they were trolls turned into rock by the rising sun when they came home late after a fishing trip. The tour with also stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you will be able to walk behind this magnificent wall of water, right in the slopes of Eyjafjallajökull volcano. On a clear day you will have a fantastic view of famous volcanoes, Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull. You will also see the Westman Islands, rising steeply from the ocean just a few kilometres of the coast.

This tour is a great value and easy with an adventurous twist. Sights are breathtaking and where else in the world can you stand on a glacier ice, walk behind a waterfall and stroll along a volcanic black sand beach in one day?

Note: Bring good hiking shoes for glacier walk, hat and gloves.
Minimum: 2 passengers

Incluso nel prezzo

• Complimentary pick up and drop off for hotels and guest houses in Reykjavik
• Round trip transportation
• Professional tour guide
• One hour glacier walking tour on Sólheimajökull glacier
• Certified glacier guides
• Specialized glacier gear (climbing harness, glacier crampons, helmet and other safety equipment)

Punto d' Incontro

The Gray Line Bus Terminal in Holtagarðar is the central departure point for all Gray Line tours.The best option to get there to join your tour is simply to take advantage of the complimentary hotel pick up service.Alternatively you can make your own way to the Gray Line Bus Terminal or to our Sales Office in Reykjavik city centre in Hafnarstræti (by Lækjartorg square).

Durata

11 ore

Orari di aperture

Everyday

Non incluso nel prezzo

• Meals