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Vik: Live Lava Show Ticket & Molten Lava Experience★ 4.90 (1,275) · 55m
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike: Crampons & Ice Formations★ 4.95 (895) · 3h 30m
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Vik: Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour with Glacier Guide★ 4.70 (1,193) · 3h
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Ice Cave Tour from Vik: 45-60 minutes inside glacier★ 4.80 (833) · 3hUS$ 220View ›
ATV Riding on Black Lava Sands: South Iceland★ 4.95 (709) · 2hUS$ 217View ›
Iceland: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike Small Group & Gear★ 4.80 (565) · 4hUS$ 109View ›
Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik: 1-hour ride★ 4.76 (558) · 1hUS$ 129View ›
Solheimajokull Glacier: Small-Group Hike with Gear & Guide★ 4.85 (515) · 4hUS$ 122View ›
Kayaking Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon Icebergs No Experience★ 4.95 (457) · 2h 30mUS$ 170View ›
Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tour: Glaciers & Volcanic Rivers★ 4.93 (319) · 7hUS$ 328View ›Top rated (6)
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.
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 Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from ReykjavíkHike and ice climb on Sólheimajökull Glacier in a small group of up to 8 with a certified English-speaking guide, all safety gear provided, and optional introductory climbing for beginners. Departing from Reykjavík, the tour includes pickup, sightseeing stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, and a moderate 5.5-hour day on the South Coast. No prior climbing or glacier experience required, though moderate fitness and hiking boots with ankle support are necessary.Is it for me?Book from Reykjavík if you want the full South Coast experience without renting a car—the waterfalls and glacier fit into one morning, and the guide handles all the driving. Meet at the glacier if you're already exploring the area and want to skip the waterfall stops and longer travel time.
Caves of Hella tour from Vik: Ancient crosses and carvingsThe Caves of Hella guided tour near Vik takes you through five of twelve ancient man-made caves on the South coast, with a local English-speaking guide leading the way. The site holds Iceland's oldest surviving archaeological remains, with carved crosses, wall carvings and carved seats still visible inside. The caves sit just off Route 1, about an hour from Reykjavik, and the tour runs roughly an hour.Is it for me?Most cave sites in Iceland are either self-guided or require a long specialized hike. This one has a guide who knows the history carved into the walls and sits an hour from Reykjavik on the main road, so you see the oldest archaeological remains in Iceland without detour or scrambling.
Iceland Lava Centre: Interactive Volcano & Earthquake ExperienceYou’ll step right into Iceland’s volcanic story at the Lava Centre—feel earthquakes shake beneath your feet, explore glowing magma displays, and hear local guides share what it means to live on shifting ground. Watch real eruption footage in their cinema or just stand on the deck taking in those wild South Coast views—it stays with you.
Vik: Katla Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour & Glacier HikeYou’ll ride a Super Jeep from Vik across surreal volcanic landscapes to reach Katla’s ever-changing ice cave with a local guide leading the way. Feel glacier air on your face, hear stories about volcanoes and shifting ice, and walk inside shimmering blue-and-black tunnels — it’s not what you expect, in all the best ways.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sólheimajökull: Private Glacier Hike & Ice Climb AdventureYou’ll hike across Sólheimajökull’s wild glacier terrain with a private guide who keeps things safe (and fun), climb real ice walls or moulins using proper gear, and get personal tips on glacier geology along the way. Expect laughter, some shaky moments on crampons, and that raw Iceland air you’ll remember long after you leave.
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.
