2-Day South Coast Tour: Solheimajokull Glacier Hike, Jokulsarlon, Fjadrargljufur

Two days along the south coast pair a guided blue-ice hike on Solheimajokull with Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, where icebergs drift in ice-cold water and seals swim around them. Day one runs from Reykjavik past Hveragerdi and Selfoss to Seljalandsfoss, whose cave path goes behind the fall, then Gljufrabui, Skogafoss and Reynisfjara black sand beach. The glacier guides supply the safety gear (crampons, ice axes and so on) and teach how to use it before the group steps onto the ice to see ice sculptures and deep crevasses. Day two begins with a short stop in Vik, then crosses the Eldhraun lava field, walks to the Fjadrargljufur canyon and stops at Hofskirkja, the last turf church of its type built in Iceland. At Jokulsarlon, in front of the biggest glacier in Europe, a 45-minute amphibious boat tour among the icebergs can be added as an option; Diamond Beach lies a few hundred yards away. One night in a double or twin room is included, along with breakfast, Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus, and an English-speaking guide. Lunch and dinner are bought at scheduled stops. The tour typically returns to Reykjavik on day two around 9:30 PM. Only small carry-on luggage is allowed, and free storage is offered at the NiceTravel office at Fiskislod 45, Space M. Wear warm, wind and waterproof clothes and bring good hiking shoes, which can be rented. Up to 15 travelers per booking.