DURATION

10-12 hours

AVAILABILITY

All year

DIFFICULTY

Hard

PERSONS

1 to 6

OVERVIEW

General information

This South Coast and glacier experience combines dramatic coastal scenery with an unforgettable glacier adventure. The tour includes a scenic journey along Iceland’s iconic South Coast, followed by a private guided ice climbing experience on Sólheimajökull glacier.

The South Coast is renowned for its striking natural beauty—towering waterfalls, black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and views of legendary volcanoes like Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla. Along the way, you’ll explore these sights with an expert guide, gaining insight into the region’s geology and history.

After the coastal exploration, the adventure continues on the glacier. Replacing the standard glacier hike, this tour includes a private ice climbing session on Sólheimajökull. Equipped with crampons, harnesses, and ice axes, and under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll ascend vertical walls of ice and explore the glacier’s raw, sculpted formations.

This experience offers a deeper, more physical engagement with the glacier—featuring features like crevasses, moulins, and striking blue ice-while still enjoying stunning panoramic views and photo opportunities.

Combining coastal sightseeing with active glacier exploration, this tour offers a dynamic way to experience Iceland’s diverse landscapes and learn from knowledgeable local guides.

Highlights

  • Seljalandsfoss waterfall

  • Skogafoss waterfall

  • Sólheimajökull glacier hike

  • Shipwreck black sand beach

Price

  • 240,000 ISK per tour

What's included

  • Private luxury 4×4

  • Professional driver-guide

  • Detailed personal itinerary

  • Photo package of your trip

What to bring

  • Warm clothes

  • Hat and gloves

  • Good hiking shoes

  • Waterproof clothing

ITINERARY

star rating  South Coast and Golden Circle tours  - Julian was our guide on 2 day trips to the South Coast and Golden Circle, for a group of 11 of us, and it was an incredible experience! The booking... read more

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June 3, 2025

star rating  5 Day tour with pick up from airport - Blue lagoon, golden triangle, glacier hike, ice caves, south coast tour.  - Julian the owner was absolutely amazing and he catered for the 8 of us. With pick up and and drop off back to the airport included he took care of... read more

avatar thumb Parvinder D
January 5, 2025

star rating  Can't recommend enough - TL;DR: BOOK THEM!!

If you’re planning a trip to Iceland, I have two bits of advice: book a private tour, and book Arctic Exped for that tour.

Planning... read more

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January 8, 2026

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