From Reykjavík

South Coast & Glacier Kayak

Enjoy a truly unforgettable day trip from Reykjavík that combines the best sights along the South Coast and an easy kayaking tour.

Tour code: SRE87

South Coast & Glacier Kayak
Price from: 26.999  ISK

Combine Iceland’s Iconic South Coast Sights With Kayaking

During this South Coast tour, you can get away from the crowds and view the glacier features from a perspective that few others are able to enjoy. Paddling among the always-changing icebergs of this newly formed glacier lagoon, gives you a first-hand experience of the massive glacial retreat in recent years. Our Sit-on-Top kayaks are very stable, and do not require prior kayaking experience. Before boarding, your certified kayaking guides will teach you the basic paddling technique and provide you with a dry suit. Whilst on this drive from Reykjavík, we also give you the opportunity to visit the picturesque waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

Truly an experience of a lifetime which only few places in the world offer.

Tour Overview

  • Pickup

    Included

  • Group size

    2 - 8 per guide

  • Kayaking per day

    1 - 1.5 hrs

  • Language

    English

  • Difficulty

    Easy

    Difficulty

    Accessible to all people in good health.

  • Availability

    May - Sep

  • Duration

    10.5 hours

  • 14

    Minimum age:

    14 yrs

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Tour Highlights

Included

  • Experienced and qualified guide
  • Transport from Reykjavík
  • Kayak, paddle, dry suit and other technical equipment
  • Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull

Not Included

  • Warm clothing
  • Extra pair of socks

Tour Map and Itinerary

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South Coast & Glacier Kayak

MAP & ITINERARY

Day Tour

Combine Iceland’s Iconic South Coast Sights With Kayaking

Your adventure along the South Coast of Iceland begins when you hop on the tour bus, at the designated pickup locations in downtown Reykjavík.

We head out of the city heading South, travelling past the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which erupted back in 2010 towards your adventure activity destination.

At Sólheimajökull glacier, you will meet up with your professional kayaking guide. You will receive a safety briefing, a dry suit, a paddle and instructions on how to navigate our very stable sit-on-top kayaks.

After gliding on the calm glacier lagoon among gigantic icebergs, we start to head back to Reykjavík, visiting the beautiful waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

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Practical Information

We always recommend booking as soon as you are ready, especially if you have a strict travel schedule or a large group. It is easy to change or cancel 24 hours before departure by emailing us info (at) mountainguides.is. Tours can also be purchased on the day of the activity if any spots are available.

You can find the nearest pick-up location. You are welcome to email info (at) mountainguides.is to get help with finding an alternative pick-up location

The pick ups starts 30 min before your tour's departure time. Please be ready at your bus stop in time.

  • Hiking boots that reach over your ankle are a must on our glacier walks.
  • Other clothing should be picked according to weather that day, you will not get much colder on the glacier as on the ground.