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 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 who will guide you on a 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.
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. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Sturdy, lug-soled, purpose-made hiking shoes/boots are required (UGGs, light sneakers and smooth soles are not allowed). Tour requires walking and hiking; this tour is a Grade 4 hike (5 being the most difficult). Suitable only for guests who are physically fit. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking. Bring bottled water, chocolate, nuts or a light snack, as a late lunch is served after the hike. Minimum age is 10 years.