Hiking Southern Iceland
Experience Overview
Iceland may appear small on the map, but in person its enormous and cinematic landscapes barely feel like Earth at all. Get outdoors and into the action on this six-day active adventure through some of the most epic scenery in the entire country. Hike to the bases of pounding waterfalls, breathtaking in their strength. Travel through landscapes filled with towering peaks, massive glaciers, sprawling icefields, black sand beaches, and wild fjords. Set off on some of the best hikes in the region through spots like Múlagljúfur Canyon, the Skaftafell Glacier, Mt. Laki, and Brennisteinsalda volcano where you can bathe in a natural hot pool. Start and finish the trip in weirdly wonderful Reykjavík and discover how the people lucky enough to call this place home live full-time.
Highlights
- Walk to spectacular waterfalls and along a massive glacier
- Hike up a volcano and soak in a natural hot pool
- Trek through the stunning Múlagljúfur Canyon
- Travel along black sand beaches and wild fjords
Trip Details
Product Code: 2338
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private minivan/bus, hiking, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ELSH
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finishes: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Seljalandsfoss waterfall visit
- Hike to Skógafoss waterfall
- Hike along Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon
- Skaftafell nature reserve visit
- Múlagljúfur Canyon hike
- Glacier explorer activity with hike
- Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon hike
- Mt Laki hike
- Stop at Systrafoss, Systrastapi, and Kirkjugólf waterfalls
- Vatnajökull National Park visit with hikes to waterfalls and up volcanos
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private minivan/bus, hiking, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,239 ($540 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavik/Vik/Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Arrival Day.
Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport the group will be scheduled for transfers to Hotel Cabin where breakfast will be available until 10:00am. From there, travel to Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall situated on the South Coast of Iceland close to the Ring Road for a quick look. From here set out on an introductory hike up Skógafoss waterfall. Soak in the impressive landscape and towering falls as you become acquainted with some of Iceland's unique environments. Finish the day at the hotel in Kirkjubaejarklaustur where you will enjoy an included dinner.
Day 2: Kirkjubaejarklaustur/Hof
After breakfast the group will transfer to Skaftafell, a nature reserve located in Vatnajökull National Park home to waterfalls, glacier lagoons, and black sand beaches. Hike to the largest glacier in Europe in the morning and then have lunch. In the afternoon hike from Skaftafell Visitor Centre to the picturesque Svartifoss waterfall, known as Black Falls for its basaltic rock in its background. Later, hike Skaftafell's most astounding viewpoint at Sjónarnípa. Arrive to the hotel in Hof in the late afternoon in time for dinner.
Day 3: Hof/Kirkjubaejarklaustur
This morning visit Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon bordering Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland. Embark on a one hour hike through the iridescent chunks of ice on the black sand of Diamond Beach. Then, transfer to the Múlagljúfur Canyon for a 5km hike. This hidden gem in southern Iceland looks like it belongs in a fairytale. Think green mossy cliffs, birds flying through the mist, and a canyon so deep that it's hardly crazy to imagine a dragon lurking behind a waterfall cascading straight from a mountain. Afterwards, continue to the hotel in Kirkjubaejarklaustur for the night.
Day 4: Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Start your morning off with a short one-hour hike through Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. The canyon is up to 100m deep and 2km long. You will walk deeper into the canyon with the river Fjaðrá running alongside you. From there the group will travel to the base of Mt. Laki and hike this magnificent mountain that was the sight of one of the greatest volcanic eruptions of all time. Then, visit a few more of Icelands famous sites and waterfalls like, Systrafoss, Systrastapi, and Kirkjugólf, before returning to Kirkjubaejarklaustur for the night.
Day 5: Kirkjubaejarklaustur/Reykjavik
Continue further into Vatnajökull National Park as the group travels to the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of the park. Spend close to two hours exploring and hiking near the Ófærufoss waterfall. Next up is a hike up Brennisteinsalda for a two and a half hour walk, ending with a soak in some hot pools. Travel to Reykjavik where you'll spend the night.
Day 6: Reykjavik
Depart after breakfast.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Daniel E. - Traveled, September 2023
You have good offers but some details could be better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2023
Helga D. - Traveled, September 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable with Iceland and answered all our questions. Everything went smoothly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2023
Jon R. - Traveled, September 2023
quality of our guide (Krzystof Zalewski), trip destinations, quality of rooms and meals
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Tiffany R. - Traveled, September 2023
So relaxing not having to plan accommodations and ground travel. I can just arrive and immerse myself in the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Melinda M. - Traveled, September 2023
This trip was appropriately rated (4- Demanding) and our adventure guide, Krzysztof Zalewski, was so knowledgeable about the area and so encouraging throughout the whole journey. We had a great time and felt like Krzysztof never over-hyped a view or misjudged the difficulty of any hikes we took.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Bryann T. - Traveled, September 2023
Well organized from the start of booking to travel interruptions to finishing the tour and coming home - still having the same positive attitude and treatment from the support team. Very accommodating and helpful!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Mark J. - Traveled, September 2023
Krzysztof could not have done a better job. He was fantastic!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Judy C. - Traveled, September 2023
I've now done two G Adventures trip and both have been amazing. Both times our leader was exceptional.
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Carlos F. - Traveled, September 2023
G Adventures met all of my expectations for this style of tour. The description was spot on.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Desiree J. - Traveled, September 2023
HikinG Adventures met expectations and guide was wonderful
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
David W. - Traveled, September 2023
Very organized. Safe. On our tour the Guide Christoper (Ktzysztof) was brilliant.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Tina S. - Traveled, September 2023
Every aspect of the trip was organized and communicated effectively
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Shirley-Anne B. - Traveled, September 2023
The trip is well organized, great CEOs, and usually goes off the beaten track.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023
Anita M. - Traveled, September 2023
Life changing experience. Pushed me further than I would have had I been on my own. Kacper Wilk is an amazing human being that made the trip consistently positive.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/06/2023
Thomas D. - Traveled, September 2023
It was lots of fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/06/2023
Rachel P. - Traveled, September 2023
The hike choices were amazing- it was a great spread of some of the most popular ones on the south along with a few hidden gems that we would have missed if we had just gone ourselves
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/06/2023
Kevin L. - Traveled, September 2023
Canadian based, small group size, local peopel / benefits benefit as oppsoed to multi-national chains
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/06/2023
Caroline W. - Traveled, September 2023
my guide and group members
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/06/2023
Margaret S. - Traveled, August 2023
It was a great small tour. The hiking was fantastic, the guide amazing and accommodation was wonderful. We were able to see so much in a small amount of time without spending too much time in a vehicle.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2023
Craig K., - Traveled, August 2023
The hiking southern Iceland was a fun filled tour from start to finish.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2023
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