Sergei, our driver and day guide was fantastic! At the black sand beach, I turned to run from a wave too late and was pushed down. Yes, he warned us that the waves were sneaky. Sergei saw me faceplant and ran to help He helped me get my bag with extra clothes. and gave me a hug, even though I was soaked. The glacier experience is worthwhile, but you need to get over the fear of walking on ice. It was a tough hike in soaking wet boots and rain but just added to the adventure. Stephen, our Glacier guide, was safety minded and helped us at every step. He was skillful guiding some of the group who weren't listening.
事業者からの返答
Hi Cindy, thanks for this. A guide who runs to help after a wave takedown and gives a hug while you're soaking wet—that's the kind of care that sticks with you. Glad the glacier adventure came through despite the wet boots and rain.
Arctic Adventures Team
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jillbC4908AL
September 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great day trip!
Indra is a great guide! Knowledgable, friendly, great driver. Made the trip so interesting & fun. Recommend!
事業者からの返答
Hi Jill, really glad the day trip came through. A guide who ticks every box and a day worth recommending is all the South Coast needs. Thank you for joining us.
Arctic Adventures Team
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MaryBeth_W
September 8, 2026 · via Viator
A worthwhile experience
The scenery is beautiful. The black sand beach was gorgeous- it is at least 1/2 mile long. The views from the glacier were stunning. Overall a very worthwhile experience.
In the description it states it’s good for beginners. This is a little misleading. At points you were traversing very narrow and steep inclines. Our guide (Pietro) was amazing. I wasn’t going to go out on the glacier because the path was very narrow and steep to get there but he was encouraging and try to make it as safe as possible. Not sure I would do it again but I’m glad I chose to go out on it.
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A5944APmackenzieb
September 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
the best tour! so worth it!!
one of the best tours i have been on!! Lucky was so amazing and knowledgeable. we had plenty of time at each place and the views were just breathtaking. she also made sure we had everything we needed when we needed it and gave us good laughs
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Hi Makenzie, really glad the day was so worth it. A guide who brings the laughs and the knowledge while keeping the pace right is doing the whole job well.
Arctic Adventures Team
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Angelika_S
August 18, 2026 · via Viator
Good experience, but did...
Good experience, but did not like htat you were managing groups to multiple destinations/activities on our bus - it meant that we had to wait for other people to finish an activity before we could all do the glacier hike.
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547pippas
August 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience; fantastic guide
We did the glacier walk with 2 adults, 2 senior and a 12 year old. Monika, our guide, was great, and looked after our senior, and chatted to our 12 year old about berries at length which he loved.
We felt very safe, and the glacier was amazing. It’s described as moderate and that’s accurate. Amazing experience, in would use Arctic Adventures again.
事業者からの返答
Hi there, thank you for the kind review. Glad the glacier walk worked well for the whole family and left great memories. Looking forward to hosting you again!
Arctic Adventures Team
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sabrinadN5306CW
August 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Had a great time on our tour with Arthur! He was really knowledgeable about and made our tour unforgettable!!
事業者からの返答
Hi Sabrina, really glad the tour earned a good review! The South Coast and a great guide is a proven formula.
Arctic Adventures Team
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francescadR9151UL
August 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day trip!
Arthur was a great guide for our trip! Super knowledgeable of the region and took us to such beautiful spots along the coast. Definitely would recommend this trip to anyone travelling to Iceland!
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Hi Francesca, really glad the trip was worth recommending. The South Coast has a lot to offer and it sounds like yours covered it well.
Arctic Adventures Team
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740toris
August 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
How to Maximize Iceland in a Limited Window
If you want to experience the sheer, untamed variety of Iceland’s landscapes in a single day, this full-day South Coast expedition delivers. Covering nearly 14 hours round-trip from Reykjavík, it’s an ambitious marathon of a day—packing in roaring waterfalls, moody black sand beaches, and a glacier trek across Sólheimajökull.
The glacier hike was by far the highlight. My guide, Pietro, made every single hour worth it. Navigating glacier ice requires absolute precision, and Pietro kept safety front-and-center while pointing out deep crevasses, ice caves, and explaining the fascinating glaciology behind the landscape.
Pro tip: Bring an extra pair of dry socks and a heavy-duty waterproof shell. Between the waterfall mist and glacier winds, staying dry is the secret to surviving the day. And pack plenty of water and snacks!
事業者からの返答
Hi again Tori, calling it a marathon and still saying every hour was worth it is the best endorsement a 14-hour day can get. The glacier earning highlight status over Skógafoss and Reynisfjara says a lot about the hike. Thank you for joining our tours!
Arctic Adventures Team
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251tiang
August 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful day
Our driver/guide Lucky and glacier hiking guide Steven are so nice and professional who made my day❤️
事業者からの返答
Hi there, good to hear this. A wonderful day with great people on both legs of the tour is the best outcome. Glad it made your day.
Arctic Adventures Team
