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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Trip with Super-JeepYou’ll travel from Reykjavik along Iceland’s wild south coast with a local guide—walk behind Seljalandsfoss, hear Skógafoss thunder, taste salt at Reynisfjara Beach, then ride a super-jeep into Katla Ice Cave with all safety gear included. It’s cold, raw, sometimes muddy—and honestly unforgettable in ways you don’t expect.
Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk: Learn to ClimbSólheimajökull ice climbing and glacier walk in Southern Iceland combines a guided hike across the glacier with instruction in ice climbing basics and a climb up the vertical crevasse walls. Your guide teaches you about glaciers while you move, provides all safety equipment and climbing gear, and keeps the group to six people maximum. The tour takes about four hours and requires moderate fitness; participants must be at least 12 years old.Is it for me?You're climbing the ice yourself with a guide managing the rope and teaching you as you go—not watching a demonstration or being led on a walk. This suits anyone who wants to learn ice climbing by doing it, has moderate fitness and doesn't mind cold and real physical work. If you want to experience a glacier without climbing vertical walls, look for a glacier walk without the climbing component instead.
Snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier with ice cave from GullfossA four-hour snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier departing from Gullfoss takes you across Iceland's second-largest ice cap with a certified guide, then into a custom-built ice cave carved into the glacier's interior. You ride the snowmobile yourself (two riders per machine, or solo for an extra fee), wear full thermal gear and safety equipment, and stop for photos of icy plateaus and volcanic peaks. Children from age 6 can join if accompanied by an adult; a valid driver's license is required to operate the snowmobile.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to ride a snowmobile yourself and explore a glacier interior—the one-hour ride and ice cave visit demand a valid driver's license and a comfort with operating the machine, which is what makes the full glacier experience possible in a single afternoon. Small groups and families with children from age 6 work well here, as long as each child has one adult alongside.
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike: Walk on Living Ice with GuidesA three-hour glacier hike on Sólheimajökull with experienced, certified guides who provide all safety gear—crampons, helmet and ice axe—and lead small groups across dramatic ice formations, deep crevasses and vivid blue ridges. The hike suits anyone in good health with no prior glacier experience needed; children from age 12 are welcome. Tea, coffee and water are available at the glacier.Is it for me?Walk across Sólheimajökull's ice formations and vivid blue ridges while your certified guide reveals the geology and climate forces shaping this living glacier.
Thorsmork: Glacier River Hike & Super Jeep Day TourYou’ll ride a super jeep into wild Thorsmork, crossing glacier rivers and wandering deep canyons with a local guide who reads Icelandic weather like a book. Expect muddy boots, spontaneous routes (no strict program), and views that hit harder than photos ever show. If conditions allow, you’ll climb Valahnukur peak—and maybe find yourself sharing snacks with strangers by day’s end.
Thorsmork by Super Jeep: Glacier Valley with Optional HikeThis day trip from Brú basecamp takes you by super jeep into Thorsmork, a valley between Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindfjallajökull glaciers in South Iceland. The journey itself is the adventure: rough roads and glacial river crossings are part of the route, and you choose whether to hike the trails once you arrive or stay in the vehicle. A local guide leads the day, lunch is included at Volcano Huts in Húsadalur Valley, and the group stays small.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to reach Thorsmork without renting a 4x4 yourself—the super jeep handles the glacial rivers and rough terrain, and the guide knows where to stop. If you are unsure whether you want to hike, the option to stay in the vehicle means you can decide once you arrive and see the trails.
Gullfoss: Ice cave tour by monster truck with local guideYou’ll ride a massive monster truck from Gullfoss up to Langjökull glacier with a local guide who shares stories along the way. Explore an actual ice cave lined with volcanic ash, feel the cold air on your face, and see Iceland’s wild highlands from inside panoramic windows — moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling: Glacier Ride & South Iceland ViewsYou ride a snowmobile to the top of Eyjafjallajökull glacier with a local guide, reaching 1,666 meters and seeing the Westman Islands, south coast, and highlands in one sweep. The tour includes all safety gear, starts near Seljalandsfoss, and runs at 10am or 2pm. Bring warm outdoor clothes and hiking boots; the guide handles the machine and the route.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride a glacier without a long journey from your hotel and see the south Iceland coast from high altitude in one morning or afternoon. The fixed departure times and included gear mean you show up ready to go.
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike with Gear & Local GuideYou’ll step right onto Sólheimajökull’s gritty glacier surface with a local guide who knows every crack and story. Expect real Icelandic weather, gear provided, and time to pause at crevasses or try out your best Icelandic pronunciation. It’s challenging but worth it — you’ll remember that strange quiet long after you leave.
Fludir Secret Lagoon: Natural Hot Springs & Northern LightsYou soak in naturally heated water at 38-40°C in an open-air pool surrounded by geothermal vents and a geyser that erupts every few minutes. Winter visitors often see the northern lights reflected in the water. Your ticket includes unlimited time, so you stay as long as you want without a tour schedule or group pressure.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to soak in natural Icelandic hot springs without the crowds or infrastructure of larger pools — the admission ticket is your only cost, and you control how long you stay.
Westman Island electric scooter tour: Volcano storiesAn electric scooter tour of Westman Island where you ride your own Kaabo Wolf Warrior bike with a guide who tells the stories of the volcano and the island's past. You get the scooter, helmet, safety vest, knee and elbow covers, and a safety briefing before departure. Children from age 14 are welcome.Is it for me?A guided scooter tour covers more ground than walking and moves at a pace that lets you absorb the guide's stories about the volcano and the island's past, without the noise or emissions of a gas engine.
1-Hour Buggy Riding in Icelandic Nature: Visit waterfallsA one-hour buggy ride in Icelandic nature where you operate a two-seater vehicle yourself, covering waterfalls and gravel roads with a live English-speaking guide. The ride starts from Brú basecamp on Road 249 after a safety briefing; you wear an insulated cover-all, helmet and balaclava mask for protection. Shared rides pair two people in one buggy, or book a single ride if you prefer to go alone.Is it for me?Book a single ride if you want to operate the buggy solo; choose a shared ride if you want to split the cost with another traveler and both take turns driving or ride together in the same vehicle. The one-hour length works if you are passing through the area and want to try the activity without committing a full day to it.
