Outdoor Activities in South Iceland

Power through one of the world's most beautiful black-lava-sand beaches on an ATV with this 2-hour quad bike tour. Start near the base of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, zoom over a few small rivers, and then make it to the black-sand beach where you can look back up for stunning views of the glacier. On your journey, travel along the coast, and see a 40-year-old abandoned aircraft wreckage.

Explore one of Iceland's mightiest natural sites of interest and gain insight into the country's rich geology on this Sólheimajökull glacier-walking tour. Harnessed up for safety, climb the vertical crevasse walls of the Sólheimajökull glacier with your guide and admire the spectacular scenery you find. Follow frozen routes over the mighty glacier, peer down into huge crevasses, and put your ice axes and crampons to good use on the icy terrain. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Experience the best of Iceland's snowy wilderness with a 2-hour snowmobile safari on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Pull on your insulated layers, and hit the gas to zoom along winding glacier trails with a guide. Along the way, stop and take in sweeping views over the rugged mountain scenery. This tour is suited to first-time riders and individuals looking for a fun and scenic snowmobile adventure.

Spend a half day hiking around southern Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier with a small group on this tour. Follow your hiking guide over the rugged terrain and learn about the glacial formation as you walk. All necessary equipment included.

Experience the true Icelandic wilderness and let the experts take care of all the logistics on this guided tour from Reykjavik. In a small group, journey south of Reykjavik toward Sólheimajökull. There you embark on an easy walk across the glacier tongue, which extends outward from Mýrdalsjökull. As you walk with crampons, your guide provides deeper insight into the sculptures formed on the ice field; its ridges, and deep crevasses.

The south coast of Iceland is home to some of the country's top natural attractions, but reaching them independently in one day is a challenge. This full-day minibus tour includes round trip-travel from your Reykjavik accommodation and a guide to whisk you directly to the sites with ease. Hit top attractions including the Seljalandsfoss waterfall and Reynisfjara beach, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour - limited to 10 people.