Glacier Walk & Waterfalls
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Port
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$449.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 9½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Many travelers may dream about the opportunity to walk on an Icelandic glacier, but few will ever live the dream. Today, you will do exactly that.
Leaving the city, relax and enjoy a panoramic drive southeast towards the town of Hveragerði, passing over Hellisheiði -- a mountain that offers a magnificent view of the vast plains formed by glacial rivers. See the fertile farmland on the south coast of Iceland and some of the fantastic greenhouses built to harness geothermal energy for the food and horticulture industry. Continue driving east, passing small villages and farmland and past the majestic mountains towering above the coast. On a clear day, you might see snow-shrouded Hekla, the country's most active
volcano. Keep an eye out, too, for a glimpse of the ice-capped Eyjafjallajökull volcano, whose 2010 eruption brought Europe's aviation industry to a standstill.
Enjoy a short stop at the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall en route.
Continuing your journey, you will reach Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and meet the experts guiding you through your glacier hike. Walk to the frozen glacial tongue named Sólheimajökull -- it is an other-worldly scene, a rugged, raw and ever-changing hub of ancient ice. Step onto the glacier and observe the spectacular surroundings that seem quite surreal.
Once the glacier hike is over, you will journey back to Reykjavík with a stop at the magnificent Skógafoss Waterfall.
Enjoy a late lunch here before returning to the city.
Notes:
Prior glacier-hiking experience is not required. Participate at your own risk. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Safety lines, ice axes and crampons are provided. Tour operates rain or shine but may be canceled by the operator in the event of extremely bad weather or unsuitable conditions. It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing in order to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion. Outer layer should be waterproof and windproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat and a scarf. Jeans and other cotton clothing are not allowed. Excellent hiking shoes are required (UGGs, light sneakers and smooth soles are not fit for glacier walks). Walking and hiking is required of all participants, and this tour is a grade 4 hike (5 being the most difficult). Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking. Suitable only for guests who are physically fit. Bring bottled water, chocolate, nuts or a light snack, as lunch is served after the hike. Minimum age is 10 years.