Ice Cave & Glacier Hike with South Coast Waterfalls
Walk on ancient ice, step inside a glacial cave, and stand behind Iceland's most legendary waterfalls — all in one unforgettable day.
This full-day tour offers a rare combination of glacier hiking and ice cave exploration on Sólheimajökull, paired with visits to two of Iceland's most celebrated waterfalls along the South Coast.
Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland's fourth-largest ice cap, located approximately 158 kilometers from Reykjavík. Equipped with crampons, harness, helmet, and ice axe, participants hike across crevasses, ridges, and a glacier lagoon while learning how these remarkable formations develop over time.
The journey into the glacier's natural ice cave is the centrepiece of the day — a chamber defined by vivid blue ice walls and sculpted frozen formations that shift with each season. No two visits to this cave are identical, making every tour a genuinely distinct encounter with the glacier's interior.
After leaving the ice, the tour continues to Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, two waterfalls that have defined Iceland's South Coast landscape for centuries. At Seljalandsfoss, a path behind the curtain of falling water offers one of the most unusual perspectives available anywhere in the country.
Tour Highlights
Hike across the surface of Sólheimajökull glacier, navigating real crevasses, ridges, and a glacial lagoon with full safety equipment provided.
Enter a natural ice cave within the glacier and witness the vivid blue ice walls and frozen formations hidden deep inside Mýrdalsjökull's outlet tongue.
Stand before Skógafoss, a 65-meter waterfall steeped in Viking legend, where mist and spray create a dramatic natural spectacle.
Walk behind the cascading water of Seljalandsfoss for an immersive, close-up perspective that sets this waterfall apart from all others in Iceland.
All technical glacier gear — crampons, harness, helmet, and ice axe — is provided and fitted at the glacier parking lot before the hike begins.
A single itinerary connects the South Coast's glacier, cave, and waterfall highlights, eliminating the need to plan multiple separate excursions.
Gain insight into glacial formation processes and Iceland's dynamic volcanic and glacial landscape from knowledgeable local guides throughout the day.
Tour Itinerary
Upon arrival at the Sólheimajökull parking lot, the guide fits each participant with crampons, harness, helmet, and ice axe. A safety briefing covers movement techniques on ice before the group sets off onto the glacier surface.
The hike traverses the glacier's active surface, passing crevasses, ice ridges, and a glacier lagoon. Guides explain the geological forces behind these formations and the ongoing changes affecting the ice cap.
The group enters the glacier's natural ice cave, a chamber of blue-toned ice shaped by meltwater and pressure over centuries. The cave's appearance changes with the seasons, ensuring a unique experience on every visit.
After leaving the glacier, the tour heads to Skógafoss, one of Iceland's largest and most recognisable waterfalls at 65 meters tall and 25 meters wide. Local legend claims a chest of Viking gold is concealed behind the falls.
The final stop is Seljalandsfoss, where a path leads behind the waterfall's curtain of water for most of the year. This rare walkable route behind an active waterfall offers a perspective found at very few locations worldwide.
What's Included
Included
- Professional glacier guide throughout the tour
- Crampons, harness, helmet, and ice axe rental
- Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
- Natural ice cave exploration
- Visit to Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík
- Food and beverages during the tour
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides
Important Information
Ready to Step onto the Ice?
Secure your place on this full-day South Coast adventure combining glacier hiking, ice cave exploration, and Iceland's most iconic waterfalls. Availability is limited and spaces fill quickly, particularly during peak season.
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