Hiking Southern Iceland

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.

Please ensure that you flights arrive by 7:00AM at the latest. Upon arrival you will be scheduled for transfers to Hotel Cabin where breakfast is available. The group will leave from the meeting point at the hotel at 9:30AM. You will be able to store your luggage at this property. Please note this is a group shuttle and as is, as such, unavailable for those who confirmed pre-tour accommodation.

Included Experiences

• Skógafoss Waterfall Visit & Hike: 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.
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit: 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.
• Meet Your CEO and Group: 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.

Explore Experiences

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.

Included Experiences

• Skaftafell National Park Glacier Hike: 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)
• Skaftafell National Park Hike: 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.

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.

Included Experiences

• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Visit: 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.
• Múlagljúfur Canyon Hike: 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.

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.

Included Experiences

• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Hike: 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.
• Hiking Mt. Laki: 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.

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.

Included Experiences

• Vatnajokull National Park Visit: 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.

Depart after breakfast.