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  The BEST!!! - Best guide ever & one of the best experiences of my life. Can't wait to come back to Iceland and book with Arctic Exped again. I highly highly recommend!

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October 5, 2025

star rating  Golden Circle and South Coast Private Tour  - Julian was absolutely amazing! We did two days of tours, one in the South Coast and the other in the Golden Circle. He took us off the beaten path into... read more

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October 4, 2025

star rating  Phenomenal tour! - We had the absolute best experience with Arctic Exped! A huge thank you to Julian for organizing our 3-day South Highlights tour with Garðar. Julian went above and beyond—checking in... read more

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September 16, 2025

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