Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach Tour
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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach Tour
By Glaciers and Waterfalls
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Ages 10-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 11h
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Live guide: English
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Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- All equipment needed for glacier hike
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Seljalandsfoss
What's not included- Dinner
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We can also pick up in Selfoss on the South Coast We have 30 minute window. Pick-up starts at 8am, but you might have to wait for up to 30 minutes for the bus to arrive.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstræti 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata, Lækjargata 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus stop #4 Miðbakki, 5325+4PG, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus stop #5 Harpa, Sculpture & Shore Walk 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Ingólfsstræti 1, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- BSÍ Parking, 43Q7+9M7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Skarfabakki Harbour, 544P+F35, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus Stop#15 - Vesturbugt, Mýrargata 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bus Stop #14 - Skúlagata, Klapparstígur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Freyja Guesthouse and Suites, Freyjugata 39, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Fosshotel Rauðará, Rauðarárstígur 37, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Grandi by Center Hotels, Seljavegur 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hafnarstræti 17-19, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel Reykjavík Saga, Lækjargata 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 100 Iceland Hotel, Laugavegur 100, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Thorvaldsenstraeti 2-6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre, Smiðjustígur 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, Aðalstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Fosshotel Reykjavík, Þórunnartún 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 101 Guesthouse hotel, Iceland, Reykjavík, Laugavegur, Corner Laugavegur 101–Snorrabraut 29邮政编码: 101
- 101 hotel, Hverfisgata 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 105 - A Townhouse Hotel, Háteigsvegur 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 41 - A Townhouse Hotel, Laugavegur 41, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 4th Floor Hotel, Laugavegur, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Alda Hotel, Laugavegur 66-68, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Alfred's Apartments, Vitastígur 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Alfred's Studios, Frakkastígur 6A, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Alva Hotel - Ármúli 5, Ármúli 5, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ambassade Apartments, Þingholtsstræti 21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Apartment K - 60 Lindargata, Lindargata 60, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Apotek Hotel by Keahotels, Austurstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Arctic Comfort Hotel, Síðumúli, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Backyard Apartments by ylma, Laugavegur 56, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Baron's Hostel, Barónsstígur 47, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Black Pearl, Tryggvagata 18, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Brim Hótel, Skipholt 27 105, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Castle House Luxury Apartments, 43V6+PH4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Center Hotels Arnarhvoll, Ingólfsstræti 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Center Hotels Klopp, Klapparstígur 26, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Center Hotels Laugavegur, 95-99 Laugavegur 95 - 99, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Midgardur by Center Hotels, Laugavegur 120, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Center Hotels Plaza, Aðalstræti 4- 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Center Hotels Skjaldbreið, Laugavegur 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Thingholt by Center Hotels, Þingholtsstræti 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Central Guesthouse Reykjavik, Laufásvegur, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik, Lækjargata 6b, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- City center hótel Reykjavik, Austurstræti 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Dalur - HI Eco Hostel & Cafe, Sundlaugavegur 34, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Downtown Reykjavík Apartments, Rauðarárstígur 31, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Embassy Luxury Apartments, Garðastræti 40, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Eric the Red Guesthouse, Eiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Exeter Hotel, Tryggvagata 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Fosshotel Lind, Rauðarárstígur 18, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Fosshotel Rauðará, Rauðarárstígur 37, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Freyja Guesthouse and Suites, Freyjugata 39, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Aurora Guesthouse, Freyjugata 24, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Baldursbra Guesthouse, Laufásvegur 41, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Guesthouse Galtafell, Laufásvegur 46, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Guesthouse Pavi, Brautarholt 4, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Snorris Guesthouse, Snorrabraut 61, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hostel B47, Baronsstígur 47, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel Borg by Keahotels, Pósthússtræti 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hótel Frón, Laugavegur 22A, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel Holt- The Art Hotel, Bergstaðastræti 37, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel Leifur Eiríksson, Skólavörðustígur 45, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hótel Múli, Hallarmúli, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel Orkin, Brautarholt 29, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel VON, Laugavegur 55, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel Odinsve, Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ice Apartments Reykjavík, Laugavegur 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Igdlo Guesthouse, Gunnarsbraut 46, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ion City Hotel, Laugavegur 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Island Apartments, Hverfisgata 56, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Laekur Hostel, Laugarnesvegur 74a, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Northern Comfort Apartments, 43RV+HH7, Skipholt, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Norðurey Hotel City Garden, Hrísateigur 14, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Óðinn Reykjavík, Óðinsgata 9, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- OK studios, Laugavegur 74, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Old Charm Apartments, 43WF+CHJ, Vatnsstígur, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Planet Apartments, Ægisgata 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- R13 - A Townhouse Hotel, Ármúli 13a, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, Pósthússtræti 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Rey Apartments, Grettisgata 2A, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavik Downtown Hotel, Skólavörðustígur 42, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Mýrargata 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel, Hverfisgata 60, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavik Residence Suites, Hverfisgata 21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavik4you Apartment Hotel, Bergstaðastræti 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavik4you Apartment Hotel, Laugavegur 85, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Room With A View - Apartments, Laugavegur 18, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Saga Studios, Barónsstígur 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Sand Hotel by Keahotels, Laugavegur 34, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Skólavörðustígur Apartments, Skólavörðustígur 21a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels, Hverfisgata 103, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Laugavegur Apartments, Laugavegur 139, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bolholt Apartments, Bolholt 6, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Stay Apartments Einholt, Einholt 2, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Storm Hotel, 4 Þórunnartún, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Gistiheimilið Sunna, Þórsgata 26, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Tower Suites Reykjavík, 105, Katrínartún 2, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Travel Inn, Sóleyjargata 31, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Vintage Hotel Apartments, Laugavegur 41, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hotel VON, Laugavegur 55, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hótel Selfoss, WXPV+XV4, Eyravegur 2, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
- Hotel South Coast, Eyravegur 11-13, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
- Selfoss - N1, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
- The Greenhouse Hotel, Austurmörk 6, 810 Hveragerði, Iceland
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 290357P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 290357P2
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- Danies13860 contributionsAn incredible day in IcelandThis was an incredible day! Stunningly gorgeous, just the right amount of movement, an insanely cool geothermal river that we got to splash in, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in Iceland! We loved the fact that accessing Landmannalauger was so much easier with a guide and a bus, and our guide Einar was absolutely incredible! He kept the mood light and funny from the early morning, answered all of our million questions, and was just the perfect guide for this kind of trip. He made it for us for sure! 10/10 would do another experience with you all again! Loved it!Written 3 October 2024
- liel28970 contributionsAwesome trip !Our guide was sweet, informative and funny! The whole trip was such a joy, with 3 beautiful stops and landmannalaugar as the main part of the day. We decided to climb to the highest point of the mountains, and then returned back to the group. Overall, totally worth it, great adventure!Written 14 September 2024
- Tour428243535940 contributionsMust do trip!!This trip was everything we expected and more. Einar, our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to everyone in the group. The drive is long but so worth it and the dip in the natural geothermal pool after the hike was amazing. The valley of tears is stunning and the additional bonus of a stop off at hjalparfoss on the way home was an added bonus.Written 14 September 2024
- acex1230 contributionsScenic Off the Beaten Track Trip - Highly RecommendedThere is much off-road travel that gets you to some of the best off-the-beaten-path natural scenery. Our guide took us on a 1.5-hr hike in Landmannalaugar that cuts in between beautiful, colorful mountains and past giant lava fields. Other stops include amazing waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. There were many incredible views on this trip.Written 26 August 2024
- MJ0628900 contributionsMicrosoft Windows screensaver doesn't do it justice, must see in person!Truly breathtaking experience! Highly recommend this tour with this company! Our guide, Hjörtur, was highly knowledgeable about all aspects of his home country and Landmannalaugar. Ample time to explore & take all the photos your heart desires.Written 14 August 2024
- anilchandiramani0 contributionsexcellent tour!-fantastic hikes and views -excellent and knowledgeable guide (eddie) -clear communication -of the four or so tours we did (with different companies and to different places), this was the best in terms of views and value notes: -make sure to have waterproof boots (high top) and a good raincoat -get a sim card in iceland so that you'll be able to communicate if neededWritten 2 July 2024
- 746_rna0 contributionsGreat exspirienceGood trip with friends. Started in Reykjavik and drowe to Sólheimajökill glacier hike with two stop in Hvolsvöllur and at Seljalandsfoss. Great trip with great guid.Written 11 May 2024
- nakkias0 contributionsBessi was GREAT! Views are amazing!The trip was amazing! A very clean car with lots of heat and mobility to handle the changing terrain. Our guide Bessi, was great! So knowledgeable, funny and kind helping us with all our request whilst also sharing Iceland history, culture and music along the ride. He was also very great at keeping people informed and in non-hazardous areas but allowing us to still see lots of gems, especially when on the Glacier so I felt very safe. Thank you so much Bessi! Will tell all my friends to book with you!Written 25 April 2024
- 131lenam0 contributionsBessi is the best!I loved loved my tour with Bessi!!! He was the greatest, kindest guide. So knowledgeable. Also own the best dog known to man, Gami!Written 14 April 2024
- stephwP2941UF0 contributionsGreat experienceSuch fun and interesting tours, would highly recommend! Bessi, our guide, was also incredible and made the trip even better :)Written 14 April 2024
- BlackPinkHoover B0 contributionsHighly Recommend. Thank you TomaszAbsolutely fantastic tour of the glacier and waterfalls in the south of Reykjavik. Our tour guide and driver, Tomasz was super and coped amazingly in adverse weather conditions. Dry informative throughout the day and felt safe whilst on the trip. Thank youWritten 19 January 2024
- 328kaylins0 contributionsGreat time!Our guide Tomas was incredible. He had an amazing sense of humor, always had us laughing about something. He was extremely knowledgeable. And he knew exactly the right amount of time to give us as each stop. Highly recommendWritten 25 October 2023
- TripTrap10550 contributionsGreat 1 day tour of South Coast SightsThomas was a great guide! We highly recommend this tour. It was planned at the perfect pace to see waterfalls, beach, and do amazing glacier walk, with well timed food and comfort breaks. Thomas is a certified glacier climber, so our tour got to do some exciting extras (very safely) which added to the adventure! Great day!!Written 12 October 2023
- ElmarieBooysen0 contributionsWhat a beautifull town to visit.A wonderful experience the best day tour I have ever joined. Mercedes bus driver very knowledge able saw a lot Black Sea Waterfalls Glaziers Viking houses, unbelievable the best town to visit in Iceland will be back.Written 2 October 2023
- 183zsanetti0 contributionsThórsmörk tripWe had an amazing tour, certainly the highlight of our trip. Our guide, Péter was very friendly and entrertaining. Would highly recommend this tour!Written 21 September 2023
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Nicole A
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Oct 2021 • Couples
Amazing trip - what a day! Einar was a wonderful guide, extremely friendly and welcoming and with lots of detailed, interesting information about the various landmarks we visited. The spectacular waterfalls each have their own myths and legends which make for great stories. The black sand beach was unlike no other and a real geological treat to see the mass of basaltic columns that form the back drop to the famous Game of Thrones. The glacier hike was the highlight of the trip. Einar provided all the equipment that we required and even set up a belay to the edge of deep crevasses for us to gaze into. Scrambling up through the toe of the ice blue glacier coated with back ash was stunning and so memorable.
We felt confident and safe with Einar and we could not recommend this trip more highly! Glaciers and Waterfalls were a very professional company that put our best interests at heart, from amending the trip to suit the weather to strong communication about pick up arrangements.
This trip provides the opportunity to experience scenery and activities like no other and on a much more intimate level compared with standard coach tours.
Thank you, Einar!
We felt confident and safe with Einar and we could not recommend this trip more highly! Glaciers and Waterfalls were a very professional company that put our best interests at heart, from amending the trip to suit the weather to strong communication about pick up arrangements.
This trip provides the opportunity to experience scenery and activities like no other and on a much more intimate level compared with standard coach tours.
Thank you, Einar!
Written 11 October 2021
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Josie K
Hong Kong, China6 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Had an amazing experience on this trip. Thomas was our guide and he is so knowledgeable with a great sense of humour.
We were a group of 8 and it is the perfect size. Smaller groups definitely gives you a better experience. Thomas answers all the questions we had about the history and geography of all the places we went to. He makes great effort connecting the group as well whilst we were on the road.
The itinerary was just right, we were given enough time (not too little and not excessive) to explore the 2 waterfalls and black beach. Highlight of course is the glacier hike itself, Thomas is a very responsible guide and made sure we understood all the safety concerns and things to note whilst hiking the glacier. We even tasted fresh spring water on the spot!! It was A LOT of fun.
The pick up was very punctual unlike some other big tours. The vehicle itself was super comfortable and spacious, the gears that we were given to use were in great conditions.
Can’t recommend this tour enough. Definitely value for money
We were a group of 8 and it is the perfect size. Smaller groups definitely gives you a better experience. Thomas answers all the questions we had about the history and geography of all the places we went to. He makes great effort connecting the group as well whilst we were on the road.
The itinerary was just right, we were given enough time (not too little and not excessive) to explore the 2 waterfalls and black beach. Highlight of course is the glacier hike itself, Thomas is a very responsible guide and made sure we understood all the safety concerns and things to note whilst hiking the glacier. We even tasted fresh spring water on the spot!! It was A LOT of fun.
The pick up was very punctual unlike some other big tours. The vehicle itself was super comfortable and spacious, the gears that we were given to use were in great conditions.
Can’t recommend this tour enough. Definitely value for money
Written 2 April 2023
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NorthStar80491
6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
I had an amazing experience on this trip with Einar Samuelsson, our driver and guide, who shared lots of information and safety instructions without making it dull. The waterfalls and black sand beach were great but the highlight was definitely the glacier hike! We were all kitted out with the provided safety gear and felt very professional as we made our way onto the ice. Einar clearly knew what he was doing and where he was going, which put me at ease. The small size of the group meant that there was space for everyone to get good photos and see what Einar was talking about. You definitely need a reasonable level of fitness to get the best out of this trip (the steps at the first waterfall are rough!) but I would recommend it to those who want to see some of the beauty of Southern Iceland.
Written 7 October 2022
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Ravi C
Dubai, United Arab Emirates84 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The Hike on the Glacier is the best activity and highlight of the day. Second best is both the waterfalls. Black sand beach was ok. We had Thomas as our guide who is not only very professional in his job, but also very friendly , cool.and considerate. As a professional ice climber and instructor you can get some extras which you may not get elsewhere. He also gives you enough time. Glacier hike is not hard or steep, anyone can do it and will enjoy the hike, lot of stops to rest amd tske photos. The tour company Glaciers and Waterfalls are very professional, operate only with smaller groups of 12 ( instead of 19 like others) for the same price , so there is more comfort in the bus and easy to care each and everyone.. Highly recommended.
Written 1 August 2023
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Jo W
5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
This was literally awesome! Glacier walk followed by the black sand beach and the waterfalls. Stunning scenery, and loads of interesting info from Einar. I was with my 12 year old daughter and we both loved it. Can also recommend the veggie burger and vegan salted caramel cake at the beach restaurant.
Written 15 April 2022
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Tara S
29 contributions
Nov 2022
We went on a couple of day trips while in Iceland and can easily say that the guide and the group make the trip even better — this was an amazing trip in and of itself, but our small group with our awesome guide, Marcel, made this so unbelievably memorable.
Marcel chatted with us during the 3-hour drive, sharing information about Iceland and the countryside, but also just generally talking with the group and getting to know everyone. We stopped at plenty of places along the way for snacks and bathrooms - Marcel always told us when we should definitely grab a snack or take a bathroom break because maybe there wouldn't be a stop for a while.
The waterfalls were gorgeous. The black sand beach was very cool. But the highlight, hands down, was the glacier hike. We hiked on a freaking glacier! It was such an amazing experience. We walked through an ice tunnel, hiked maybe half a mile onto the glacier, took a break and even drank water straight from the glacier! Marcel stopped often to take photos for us, which means we have lots of wonderful photos from our trip that aren't just me attempting to take a selfie or harassing strangers. ;)
This trip was so fun and well worth the money.
Pro-tip: Pay the extra money and do a small group trip. It's worth it. You meet people from all over and the experience of the small group is vastly superior to the large tour buses that can only go so many places.
Marcel chatted with us during the 3-hour drive, sharing information about Iceland and the countryside, but also just generally talking with the group and getting to know everyone. We stopped at plenty of places along the way for snacks and bathrooms - Marcel always told us when we should definitely grab a snack or take a bathroom break because maybe there wouldn't be a stop for a while.
The waterfalls were gorgeous. The black sand beach was very cool. But the highlight, hands down, was the glacier hike. We hiked on a freaking glacier! It was such an amazing experience. We walked through an ice tunnel, hiked maybe half a mile onto the glacier, took a break and even drank water straight from the glacier! Marcel stopped often to take photos for us, which means we have lots of wonderful photos from our trip that aren't just me attempting to take a selfie or harassing strangers. ;)
This trip was so fun and well worth the money.
Pro-tip: Pay the extra money and do a small group trip. It's worth it. You meet people from all over and the experience of the small group is vastly superior to the large tour buses that can only go so many places.
Written 19 November 2022
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BlondeAdventurer1
London, UK343 contributions
Really great tour yesterday with Vala as a guide. She was bang on time for pick up, friendly and smiling and spent time getting to know every single person in the group. She was really informative, answered everyone’s questions including not just about the places we were visiting but Icelandic life and traditions as well. Being in a small group made for a great experience as everyone felt comfortable talking to each other and helping one another. I loved the glacier hike which was my main reason for booking the tour - I’m an experienced hiker but totally rubbish when it comes to doing “practical” things like adjusting harnesses etc - Vala was so great at helping me without me feeling awkward with that part, as well as the rest of the group and made sure we were all kitted up safely. The hike keeps you moving and warm, she was great with giving lots of photo opportunities, sharing interesting information and was patient with any members of the group who fell behind and waited with a smile or helped as appropriate. Everyone came off the glacier smiling! At each stop she was always ready in the minibus so you could take as long or little time at each place as you needed - this was the only tour I did where this happened and it was lovely to have the option to return to the warm bus whenever you’re ready and relax there, rather than have to wait until the meet up time for each visit’s completion. The schedule was well arranged with the waterfall you go behind saved until last as it’s wetter, and the heating on the bus was turned up a little warmer to help us all dry off, and checked in with us regularly if we were comfortable. Overall awesome day!
Written 23 October 2022
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Chris J
36 contributions
Vala was a great guide with a well thought out tour of the black sand beaches, glacier and waterfalls. The tour gave ample time at each destination with plenty of pit stops. We booked via the tourism centre in the centre of Reykjavik and would highly recommend this trip and Glaciers and Waterfalls 👍
Written 9 March 2022
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Gonzalo R
6 contributions
From the beginning of the trip Einar (the guide) kept us entertained with his great sense of humor and well versed knowledge about Iceland and it’s history. He was also very professional and would stop regularly during the hike and heed to any asks to stop. Overall it was a great day, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun day across Iceland.
Written 13 August 2022
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Kim D
Conwy County, UK12 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We had the most amazing experience doing this trip. The tour guide we had was Einar and I have to say I felt very confident in his expertise and knowledge. In addition he was a great guy who took the time to answer all our questions and did not make a slow walker like me feel bad. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Iceland as it is such a great experience and luckily for us we had a great group of people to share it with. Just be warned it is a long day, so possibly not the best trip to start your holiday with like we did. A huge thank you to Einar for taking such good care of us all and working what must be a very tiring day to enable us to have the experience of a lifetime.
Written 5 January 2024
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How difficult are the hiking trails or glacier walk? We have 4 couples (2 early 60's, 1 mid 60's, 1 late 60's) all in reasonably good health.
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Written 27 March 2023
I will be very honest. I’m 64 years old and work out every day (at least when I’m home). Unless you are I. Very good condition, you may want to find a tour that does not demand as much physical stamina. We were on the glacier for over an hour. Hope this helps.
Written 28 March 2023
Hi, is there a particular type/standard of hiking boot required for the cramp-ons during the glacier crossing?
Written 16 February 2023
Hi, no specialised hiking boots needed ..the guide has a range of crampon sizes that he/she will help you fit into.
Written 17 February 2023
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