Top South Iceland Outdoor Activities

Q: What are the best options for South Iceland Outdoor Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Iceland Outdoor Activities are: Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik Ice Cave Tour from Vík Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vik Small-Group Guided Adventure Snowmobiling Adventure on Langjokull Glacier from Gullfoss

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for South Iceland Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Iceland Outdoor Activities are: Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which South Iceland Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

South Iceland Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition Easy Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull - Meet on location Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which South Iceland Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Iceland Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik Private Tour: South Coast of Iceland by SUV or Van from Reykjavik Silfra Snorkeling & Lava Tunnel Combo Tour Reykjanes Peninsula Private Tour Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more South Iceland trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Iceland Tours. Top 10 South Iceland 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Iceland The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Iceland Top Day Trips from South Iceland Things to do in South Iceland this summer View all South Iceland Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Iceland?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in South Iceland are: South Iceland Outdoor Activities South Iceland Nature & Wildlife South Iceland Tours & Sightseeing South Iceland Horseback Riding South Iceland Luxury & Special Occasions View all tour styles in South Iceland →

Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition

At the high-tech interactive Lava Centre exhibition you will learn about the birth and growth of Iceland as one of the world’s largest volcanic islands. …More

Vik, Iceland

4.6 (191)

Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition

At the high-tech interactive Lava Centre exhibition you will learn about the birth and growth of Iceland as one of the world’s largest volcanic islands....

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (191)

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$41

No trip to Iceland is complete without seeing a glacier. It is after all a land of ice, isn’t it? And for those willing to …More

Vik, Iceland

5.0 (4)

Easy Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier

No trip to Iceland is complete without seeing a glacier. It is after all a land of ice, isn’t it? And for those willing to...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$95

Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull - Meet on location

Glacier Hike - Meet up at Sólheimajökull glacier Following up on our best seller “Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach” we now …More

Vik, Iceland

4.9 (9)

Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull - Meet on location

Glacier Hike - Meet up at Sólheimajökull glacier Following up on our best seller “Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach” we now...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$100

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group

Glacier Discovery is the most popular glacier hike for a reason—it offers an unforgettable chance to explore the spectacular Solheimajokull Glacier safely and up close, …More

Vik, Iceland

5.0 (780)

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group

Glacier Discovery is the most popular glacier hike for a reason—it offers an unforgettable chance to explore the spectacular Solheimajokull Glacier safely and up close,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (780)

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$104

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

Experience Iceland’s icy wilderness on this small-group, beginner-friendly glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Feel the ice crunch under your crampons and discover hidden ice formations and …More

Vik, Iceland

4.9 (527)

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

Experience Iceland’s icy wilderness on this small-group, beginner-friendly glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Feel the ice crunch under your crampons and discover hidden ice formations and...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (527)

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$108

Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike

Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going to hike Sólheimajökull glacier in southern Iceland on this 4 hour, small-group tour. This is …More

Vik, Iceland

4.9 (454)

Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike

Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going to hike Sólheimajökull glacier in southern Iceland on this 4 hour, small-group tour. This is...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (454)

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$119

Feel like you are on top of the world with this day hike that will get the adrenaline pumping. Sólheimajökull is part of the Mýrdalsjökull …More

Vik, Iceland

4.7 (16)

4 hour Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull

Feel like you are on top of the world with this day hike that will get the adrenaline pumping. Sólheimajökull is part of the Mýrdalsjökull...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (16)

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$120

AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY LED BY THE LEGENDARY EBBI! Join Ebbi, your friendly and knowledgeable local guide, on an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of …More

Heimaey Island, Iceland

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Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY LED BY THE LEGENDARY EBBI! Join Ebbi, your friendly and knowledgeable local guide, on an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (860)

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$121

Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

We offer scenic riding tours on the beautiful black sand beaches of Vík, South Iceland. Our Black Beach Riding Tour is an easy-going one hour …More

Vik, Iceland

4.9 (517)

Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

We offer scenic riding tours on the beautiful black sand beaches of Vík, South Iceland. Our Black Beach Riding Tour is an easy-going one hour...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (517)

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$125

Come and enjoy with us in a 1 hour ATV tour around the Volcano in Vestmannaeyjar and experience the unique view the island and its …More

Heimaey Island, Iceland

5.0 (348)

Volcano ATV Tour

Come and enjoy with us in a 1 hour ATV tour around the Volcano in Vestmannaeyjar and experience the unique view the island and its...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (348)

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$138

Discover Vestmannaeyjar, where beauty meets history. Home to the world's largest puffin colony, this tour offers an up-close look at these charming birds, along with …More

Heimaey Island, Iceland

5.0 (4)

Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour

Discover Vestmannaeyjar, where beauty meets history. Home to the world's largest puffin colony, this tour offers an up-close look at these charming birds, along with...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$148

Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

This tour offers a rare chance to kayak among icebergs on a glacier lagoon—away from the crowds and deep in Icelandic nature. No experience needed, …More

Vik, Iceland

5.0 (416)

Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

This tour offers a rare chance to kayak among icebergs on a glacier lagoon—away from the crowds and deep in Icelandic nature. No experience needed,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (416)

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$170

Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration

Discover the raw beauty of Iceland’s icy wilderness on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike—a moderately challenging adventure across one of the country’s most stunning glaciers. This …More

Vik, Iceland

4.9 (81)

Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration

Discover the raw beauty of Iceland’s icy wilderness on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike—a moderately challenging adventure across one of the country’s most stunning glaciers. This...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (81)

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$179

Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vik Small-Group Guided Adventure

Prepare for an epic Vik to Mýrdalsjökull 4x4 adventure! Our rugged vehicle will conquer challenging terrains as we journey from Vik to the magnificent Mýrdalsjökull …More

Vik, Iceland

4.6 (205)

Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vik Small-Group Guided Adventure

Prepare for an epic Vik to Mýrdalsjökull 4x4 adventure! Our rugged vehicle will conquer challenging terrains as we journey from Vik to the magnificent Mýrdalsjökull...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (205)

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$180

Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfoss

This tour offers something genuinely special—access to a natural ice cave visited only by your group at the time. Set on Langjökull Glacier, the cave …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

5.0 (59)

Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfoss

This tour offers something genuinely special—access to a natural ice cave visited only by your group at the time. Set on Langjökull Glacier, the cave...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (59)

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$187

1-Hour Buggy Adventure in Icelandic Nature

This One our Buggy tour is a unique way to enjoy the Icelandic nature, and covers some waterfalls visit and a gravel road driving. …More

Vik, Iceland

4.7 (14)

1-Hour Buggy Adventure in Icelandic Nature

This One our Buggy tour is a unique way to enjoy the Icelandic nature, and covers some waterfalls visit and a gravel road driving....

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.7 (14)

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$193

Sólheimajökull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Walk

Explore the stunning Sólheimajökull Glacier on a thrilling hike that includes a visit to a newly discovered blue ice cave. This 3,5-hour guided adventure begins …More

Vik, Iceland

5.0 (4)

Sólheimajökull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Walk

Explore the stunning Sólheimajökull Glacier on a thrilling hike that includes a visit to a newly discovered blue ice cave. This 3,5-hour guided adventure begins...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$196

Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

Explore Vestmannaeyjar's famous duo: volcanoes and puffins. Known for its 1973 eruption and the world’s largest puffin colony, this island offers a unique adventure. Join …More

Heimaey Island, Iceland

5.0 (110)

Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

Explore Vestmannaeyjar's famous duo: volcanoes and puffins. Known for its 1973 eruption and the world’s largest puffin colony, this island offers a unique adventure. Join...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (110)

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$198

Katla Volcano Ice Cave - Super Jeep Tour from Vik

Join us on an exhilarating Super Jeep adventure from Vík í Mýrdal to explore the spectacular Katla Ice Cave, on the mighty Mýrdalsjökull glacier. This …More

Vik, Iceland

4.6 (294)

Katla Volcano Ice Cave - Super Jeep Tour from Vik

Join us on an exhilarating Super Jeep adventure from Vík í Mýrdal to explore the spectacular Katla Ice Cave, on the mighty Mýrdalsjökull glacier. This...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (294)

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$200

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s Golden Circle on a flexible private tour with a local guide and personal service. Travel in comfort by luxury SUV or spacious Mercedes …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.9 (65)

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s Golden Circle on a flexible private tour with a local guide and personal service. Travel in comfort by luxury SUV or spacious Mercedes...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (65)

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$200

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for South Iceland Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for South Iceland Outdoor Activities Tours?

Which South Iceland Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which South Iceland Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

South Iceland Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which South Iceland Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more South Iceland trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Iceland?