South Coast and Ice Climbing

DURATION

10-12 hours

AVAILABILITY

All year

DIFFICULTY

Hard

PERSONS

1 to 6

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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

  The BEST way to experience Iceland! - We had a 3-day private tour with Julian and our time with him was outstanding.  He customized the trip to fit our interests and shared his historical knowledge and... read more experiences with us to enhance our trip.  The private transportation was very comfortable. He was professional yet personable.  As a special treat for our 30th anniversary, he surprised us with champagne in a private ice cave tour. I highly recommend Arctic Exped and we will definitely use them again for future trips.
T K
May 16, 2026 

  Once in a lifetime experience with phenomenal guide - Our family of four (two young teens and two adults) loved every minute of our time with Julian. He was quite responsive from the moment we booked, helping us customize... read more our tour to exactly what we wanted to see, was perfectly on time for our pickup, and went out of his way to tailor each activity to the physical limitations of our group. Julian was so friendly and knowledgeable about the landscape and ecology of Iceland, pointing out details we never would have noticed on our own. The small details are really what set him apart from other guides or group tours - reliable private transport, adaptability, experience and knowledge of Iceland, and he even stopped for snacks for my aways hungry teen! This was by far one of the best tours we have ever taken. We had such an amazing time with Julian that we booked a second tour days later with him as well!
Kate R
April 13, 2026 

  Amazing tour of Iceland with stunning photos! - We had the most amazing experience with Julian and Arctic Exped! Such a knowledgeable group of people and Julian’s expertise make this trip so fun and adventurous! They think of... read more every detail and I cannot them and thank them enough!!
JulieCait21
April 8, 2026 