TransportHighland Bus to/from Þórsmörk & Skógar
Get back from the end of the Laugavegur or to the Fimmvörðuháls trailhead at Skógar.
Reykjavik Excursions · Trex
Hiking in South Iceland
From Skógafoss and the Fimmvörðuháls pass to Þórsmörk, Vík and Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park, the south coast packs the densest mix of easy waterfall walks, glacier hikes and serious day treks in the country.
Trails in South Iceland
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Fimmvörðuháls Hike
Challenging23 km · 8–10 hours (or 2 days)
South IcelandTop 25
Skaftafell: Kristínartindar Loop
Challenging18 km · 6–8 hours
South IcelandTop 25
Svartifoss Waterfall Hike
Easy5 km · 1.5–2 hours
South IcelandTop 25
Þórsmörk: Valahnúkur Loop
Easy4.5 km · 1.5–2 hours
South IcelandTop 25
Vík: Reynisfjall Ridge
Easy7 km · 2.5–3 hours
South IcelandTop 25
Múlagljúfur Canyon Hike
Moderate5 km · 2–3 hours
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Kvernufoss Waterfall Walk
Easy2 km · 45 minutes
South IcelandTop 25
Þakgil Red Trail
Challenging12 km · 4–5 hours
South IcelandTop 25
Háifoss & Granni Rim Walk
Moderate2.5 km · 1–1.5 hours
South IcelandTop 25
Hjörleifshöfði & Gígjagjá Cave
Easy5 km · 1.5 hours
South Iceland
Þórólfsfell
Moderate9 km · 2.5–4 hours
South Iceland
Kirkjubæjarklaustur: Systrafoss & Systravatn
Easy3.5 km · 1–1.5 hours
South Iceland
Skaftafell: Morsárdalur Valley
Easy15 km · 3.5–5 hours
South Iceland
Skaftafell Glacier Trail
Easy4 km · 1–1.5 hours
South Iceland
Skaftafell: Sjónarnípa Viewpoint
Challenging6.5 km · 2–2.5 hours
South Iceland
Þórsmörk: Útigönguhöfði
Challenging5 km · 2–3 hours
South Iceland
Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi
Easy2 km · 30 minutes
South Iceland
Skógafoss Waterfall Way
Moderate10 km · 3–4 hours
South Iceland
Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
Easy7.5 km · 1.5–2.5 hours
South Iceland
Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk
Easy1 km · 20 minutes
South Iceland
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Easy2.5 km · 45 minutes
South Iceland
Stakkholtsgjá Canyon
Easy2.5 km · 45 minutes
South Iceland
Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey
Easy5 km · 1.5–2 hours
South Iceland
Gjáin & Stöng
Easy2.5 km · 45 minutes
South Iceland
Þakgil: Remundargil Canyon
Moderate11 km · 3.5–4.5 hours
South Iceland
Skaftafellsheiði Loop
Challenging16 km · 5–6.5 hours
Plan & book
Tours, huts & transport in South Iceland
Transport
Huts & staysMountain Huts (Ferðafélag Íslands)
Book bunks in the Laugavegur and highland huts. Summer dates sell out months ahead.
Ferðafélag Íslands (FÍ)
Huts & staysVolcano Huts Þórsmörk (Húsadalur)
Huts, cabins and camping in Húsadalur, Þórsmörk, with a restaurant and their own transfers.
Volcano Huts
CampingSkaftafell Campsite
The campsite right at the Svartifoss and Kristínartindar trailheads.
Vatnajökull National Park
CampingSouth Iceland Campsites
Campsites from Þakgil to Vík and Skógar.
Tjalda.is directory
Guided tourFimmvörðuháls Guided Day Hike
Skógar to Þórsmörk in a day with a guide and return transport across the Krossá river.
Licensed Icelandic operators1 day
Trek packageMulti-Day Trekking Packages
Guided or self-guided packages: huts, luggage transfers, meals and transport, all arranged for you.
Licensed Icelandic operators3–10 days
Guided tourÞórsmörk Day Tour
Super jeep or highland bus into Þórsmörk with guided hikes to Valahnúkur and Stakkholtsgjá.
Licensed Icelandic operators1 day
Guided tourSouth Coast Tours
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vík and the glacier lagoon. Multi-day versions reach Skaftafell.
Licensed Icelandic operators1–3 days
Glacier hikeGlacier Hike in Skaftafell
Crampons, ice axe and helmet on a Vatnajökull outlet glacier. A certified guide is required on glaciers.
Certified glacier guides3–5 hours
Glacier hikeSólheimajökull Glacier Hike
The most accessible glacier hike in Iceland, 2.5 hours from Reykjavík near Vík.
Certified glacier guides3 hours (or day trip)
Gear rentalHiking & Camping Gear Rental in Reykjavík
Rent tents, sleeping bags, stoves, poles and microspikes instead of flying them over.
Reykjavík outfitters
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