Eyjafjallajökull Super Jeep Glacier Drive & Walk South Coast

You drive partway up the glacier yourself, then step out to walk on the snow.

This five-hour South Coast tour takes you by Super Jeep up the slopes of Eyjafjallajökull, the glacier that erupted in 2010 and halted European air traffic. You ride in a highly equipped 4x4 vehicle, walk on the glacier itself, and stand at a vantage point overlooking the entire South Coast and the Westman Islands. A local English-speaking guide leads the trip and hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glacier drive and walk experience

• Drive up glacier slopes in Super Jeep
• Enjoy views of South Iceland coast
• Walk on the glacier

The experience

Eyjafjallajökull sits on the South Coast, and the tour builds around the drive itself: you travel in a specialized Super Jeep up the glacier's slopes in snow, gaining elevation and perspective with each switchback. The vehicle does the heavy work of the terrain, but you're not watching from a seat. You're riding the route, feeling the pitch and the grip of the 4x4 on the mountain. Partway up, you stop and walk out onto the glacier itself, standing on the ice and snow with the whole South Coast visible below: the black sand beaches, the Westman Islands offshore, the scale of the landscape spreading in every direction.

The tour runs five hours total and includes a local guide who speaks English and knows the mountain's history: the 2010 eruption, the ash that crossed Europe, the way the landscape has settled since. Hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to the start. The guide handles the route and the timing. The Super Jeep is equipped for the snow and the altitude, but the terrain itself is the point: you're not on a paved road, and the vehicle's capability is what makes the glacier accessible at all.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and return.
• Super Jeep transport up the glacier's slopes.
• access to walk on the glacier itself.
• views over the South Coast and Westman Islands.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Southcoast Adventure

Is this one for you?Choose this shared Super Jeep tour if you want a guide who knows the 2010 eruption site and can navigate the glacier terrain, or book privately if you prefer to control the route and timing.

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Top questions

How high do you actually go on Eyjafjallajökull?

The Super Jeep drives up the slopes to a vantage point where you can see across the entire South Coast and the Westman Islands. The exact elevation depends on snow conditions and weather on the day, which the guide assesses before the drive.

Do I walk on the glacier, or just see it from the vehicle?

You walk on the glacier itself during the tour. The Super Jeep gets you to the point where that's possible, and then you step out onto the snow and ice.

What's included in the five hours?

The five-hour tour includes the Super Jeep drive up the glacier's slopes, the walk on the snow, the views over the South Coast and Westman Islands, and a local English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is also included.

Is this tour suitable if I have a bad back or spine problems?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries because of the terrain and the vehicle's movement over rough ground. The operator can discuss alternatives if you have concerns about your specific condition.

Can I bring a child, and is there a car seat?

Specialized infant seats are available for the Super Jeep, so young children can travel safely. Contact the operator when you book to arrange one if you need it.