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Hiking Southern Iceland

6 Days
From CAD $3,899

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Demanding

Rating

(20 reviews)

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

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2338

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Private minivan/bus, hiking, walking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Active

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.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3899 (CAD $650 /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. 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air. If viewed in the sunlight, the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland. Set off on the moderately challenging hike to become acquainted with the magical landscape here.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.Accommodation - Hotel Geirland

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Glacier Wonders is a superb glacier hiking tour from Skaftafell into the magnificent ice world of Falljökull glacier, a tongue of the mighty Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Your certified glacier guide will show you astonishing crevasses which wind through the ice and incredible glistening ice formations. During this tour, you will learn how a living glacier moves and why this magical ice kingdom is constantly changing. Total distance: 6km. WHAT TO BRING -Warm outdoor clothing -Waterproof jacket & pants -Headwear -Gloves -Good hiking boots are essential (rental boots available ISK 1000 extra)Activity - Hike along one of the trails in Skaftafell National Park. Enjoy views of the Basalt Columnar, waterfalls, and an uninterrupted view over the Skaftafellsjökull glacier tongue as it spills out into the valley. Check out the ice streaked black with ash, and search for lagoons in the distance before the return hike.Accommodation - Adventure Hotel Hof

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon with views of the ice cap. The lake is the lowest point in the country and filled with icebergs drifting towards the sea, often with seals lounging on top. The blocks of ice coming off the glacier are typically 30m high, in dramatic shades of white and bright blue. Stop by Diamond Beach, which gets its name from chunks of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier that float down to the coast's black sand shores. Total distance: 3km.Activity - Hike into Múlagljúfur, a beautiful canyon in southeastern Iceland. There are two waterfalls falling into the canyon called Hangandifoss and Múlafoss. Walk up a mist shrouded hill with green stretching for miles, feel the mist from the waterfalls plunging off the mountain, and enjoy the spectacular wildness of Iceland.Accommodation - Hotel Geirland

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon which sits at about 2km long and 100 meters deep. It’s known for its sheer, turning, and twisting walls, full of strangely shaped salients and bumps covered in moss and green grass. The deeper you go into the canyon the more you’ll see of the lazy river that serpentines out to sea.Activity - Hike for about an hour to Tjarnargígur Crater. This spot is common for adventurous travellers. The craters resulted from the 1783 eruption. It was the most devastating eruption in world history. And although, Laki is dormant today it left the craters behind as a a sign of its destructive power.Accommodation - Hotel Geirland

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Vatnajokull National Park spans along the eastern and southeastern part of Iceland and is Europe's second largest national park. Experience varied landscapes from geothermal features to glaciers and mountains. While in the park visit the Eldgjá chasm, hike for a few hours near the Ófærufoss waterfall, and finish your time here with a walk up the Brennisteinsalda volcano to soak in some hot pools.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Cabin

Day 6: Reykjavik

Depart after breakfast.

Meals included: Breakfast

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

In Business Since 1990

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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