About this experience
Starting from Reykjavík, you travel across wild open land to see the Sólheimasandur plane wreck, visit Dyrhólaey, explore Reynisfjara black sand beach, and walk on Sólheimajökull glacier in Chinese.
Highlights
- Enjoy a simple, satisfying stop for break in the small village of Vík
- Feel the whisper of glacier as you walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier
- See the famous Sólheimasandur plane wreck on the plain
- Visit Dyrhólaey, a windy cliff by the sea with views of rock arches
- Walk on the black sand beach of Reynisfjara and see basalt columns
What's included
- Chinese-speaking guide
- Visit the Sólheimasandur plane wreck (includes round-trip shuttle bus)
- Go to Dyrhólaey cliffs for bird watching
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Lunch and dinner stop in Vík village
- Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
- Glacier safety gear for glaicer hike included: crampons, safety rope, helmet, and ice axe
- Comfortable air-conditioned minibus (16–19 seats, max 19 people) with WiFi
- Hot water provided
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Leave Reykjavík early in the morning and head south for a long day of travel filled with wind, ocean views, and volcano landscapes. In summer, Iceland has very long daylight hours, so everything feels slower and you have more time to enjoy each place. The whole trip takes about 11–12 hours with a Chinese guide.
Your first stop is the Sólheimasandur plane wreck, far out on a black sand plain. A shuttle takes you across the empty land, where you mainly hear the wind and your footsteps. The silver plane lies quietly on the ground, like a forgotten story frozen in time. Walk up to it and touch it, and take in the quiet, wide-open beauty.
Next, visit Dyrhólaey, a windy cliff by the sea. In summer, many seabirds live here, including puffins flying around the cliffs. Below is the powerful Atlantic Ocean, and in the distance are large rock arches shaped by the sea. Waves keep crashing onto the black sand, coming and going like a never-ending poem.
Around midday, arrive at the small village of Vík. It’s a peaceful and cozy place where you stop for a simple, satisfying lunch. Outside the window, you can see green hills meeting the deep blue sea. Everything here feels calm—not too busy, not too quiet.
In the afternoon, go to the nearby Reynisfjara black sand beach. See black sand, tall basalt columns shaped like blocks, and rocks rising from the ocean—said to be giants turned to stone by sunlight. The waves come in strong and unpredictable, showing the raw power of nature.
Then comes an adventure: walking on Sólheimajökull glacier. Walk carefully on the ice, shaped over time, and even hear the glacier beneath your feet.
In the evening, return to Vík. The summer light is still soft and bright. Dinner is relaxed, with the smell of the sea in the air and the feeling of a full day of travel.
On the way back, the sky slowly changes but never gets fully dark. The mountains and coastline fade into the distance, but the memories of the day stay with you for a long time.
Things to note
- Outdoor clothing
- Camera
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Warm clothing
- Hiking shoes
Terms & conditions
The tour starts from Reykjavík and includes a Chinese-speaking guide.
Iceland’s weather changes quickly, so please wear suitable clothing and hiking boots that support your ankles.
The glacier hike is led by an English-speaking guide. For safety, children under 8 are not allowed to join. At least one guardian must stay with the child at the parking area if a child cannot join the hike.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, guests with limited mobility are encouraged to carefully consider whether the glacier hike is suitable for them.
This Chinese tour includes an English-speaking driver and a Chinese guide. The tour runs only if there are at least 10 people booked. If not, you will be informed at least 2 days in advance and get a full refund.
Pickup time or meeting time is the start of the tour. Pickup may take up to 30 minutes as there are multiple stops. Please be on time at your selected pickup location. If you miss the tour due to being late, the operator is not responsible.