Private Glacier Hike and South Coast Sightseeing
Overview
Hiking on a glacier is what is making this tour special. This tour is the perfect mix sightseeing and adventure. For the Sightseeing part, you will explore the South Coast of Iceland. Homeland of hundreds of waterfalls, volcanoes and glaciers. And speaking of glaciers, this is where the adventure part of this tour will take place: You are going to hike on a glacier.
During this excursion, your guide will first gear you up with all appropriate gears, and after briefing you about safety and technics on the glacier, he will take you on ice for around an hour.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Glacier equipment: Crampons, Helmets, Harnesses and Ice Axe
- Lunch
- Personal equipment for the glacier hike: Hiking boots, gloves, weatherproof clothes
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Seljalandsfoss
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Volcano Eyjafjallajokull (pass by)
Skogafoss
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Reynisfjara Beach
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Solheimajokull Glacier
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The glacier hike is designed to be accessible to most people. Although, one should be able to walk one hour on moderate terrain
- The glacier hike required to be outside, exposed to the elements for 3 hours more or less. It is customer's responsibility to dress according to the weather.
- People doing the glacier hike must be wearing hiking boots.
- The tour duration is 12 to 13 hours including driving times, visits, and the glacier hike.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Glacier equipment: Crampons, Helmets, Harnesses and Ice Axe.
- Lunch.
- Personal equipment for the glacier hike: Hiking boots, gloves, weatherproof clothes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Glacier Hike and South Coast Sightseeing is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Glacier Hike and South Coast Sightseeing will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Glacier equipment: Crampons, Helmets, Harnesses and Ice Axe
- Lunch
- Personal equipment for the glacier hike: Hiking boots, gloves, weatherproof clothes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The glacier hike is designed to be accessible to most people. Although, one should be able to walk one hour on moderate terrain
- The glacier hike required to be outside, exposed to the elements for 3 hours more or less. It is customer's responsibility to dress according to the weather.
- People doing the glacier hike must be wearing hiking boots.
- The tour duration is 12 to 13 hours including driving times, visits, and the glacier hike.
