Private Glymur Waterfall Hike (optional: Krauma Geothermal Bath)

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What to expect on this tour

  • Hiking up the canyon to the top of Glymur, the second highest waterfall in Iceland, and experience the magnificent view of its surroundings
  • Bathing in the elegant Krauma geothermal bath
  • Experienced private driver-guide

You can be picked up from your accommodation or it's closest bus stop in the Reykjavik Capital area.

Heading out of the city, we will drive into Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord), where the legendary Glymur waterfall is located at the end of the fjord. The drive from Reykjavik takes approc. 1 hour and on the way your private guide will tell you about our wonderful country and its history, culture and folk lore.

Glymur is the second highest waterfall in Iceland, cascading 198 meters into a deep canyon. First you will walk a trail leading to the canyon where the river Botnsá runs. Hiking up the canyon to the top of Glymur takes approx. 1.5 hours, and when at the top, you will cross Botnsá river above the waterfall to hike down on the other side from Glymur. During your hike, you will experience magnificent views of the surroundings!

End this tour by relaxing in the Krauma geothermal bath by the Deildartunguhver hot spring, the most powerful hot spring in Iceland. Krauma has elegant bathing facilities and a very nice restaurant!

Highlights

  • Glymur waterfall
  • Krauma geothermal bath
  • Hvalfjörður (Whale fjord)

Tour information:

  • Available May. - Oct.
  • Duration 6 hours
  • Activities Caving
  • Difficulty Moderate

Pickup information:

  • Pickup time : 07:30 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30,

    Please be at your pickup location in time for your departure. Should your pickup location be at a bus stop and you need assistance finding it, seek guidance in your Hotel's reception or contact your tour provider directly.

Included:

  • Pick-up from and return to your accommodation in Reykjavik
  • All safety gear (helmets, harness, etc.)
  • Small refreshments (soup, coffee/tea and perhaps some sweets)
  • Experienced guides