A great hike to the second highest waterfall in Iceland, Glymur and a visit to Hvammsvík Nature Baths.
Tour Operator: Travelling Iceland
Experience the Beauty of Hvalfjörður Fjord, Glymur Waterfall, and Hvammsvík Nature Baths!
Enjoy a scenic drive along the peaceful Hvalfjörður Fjord, where stunning views and a rich history set the tone for your adventure. Your guide will share interesting facts about the area’s landscapes and past, making the journey as memorable as the destination.
Your day begins with a scenic hike to Glymur, Iceland's second-highest waterfall, which drops 198 meters into a dramatic canyon. Once the tallest waterfall in Iceland, Glymur continues to amaze visitors with its beauty and power, even with the discovery of a taller waterfall due to recent natural changes. The journey to this iconic site will leave you in awe.
🌿 A Hike to Remember
The hike to Glymur is both exciting and challenging. You’ll walk through beautiful valleys, cross streams, and climb cliffs with stunning views of the canyon below. While the trail is demanding, the reward is worth it—breathtaking sights of one of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders.
🛁 Relax at Hvammsvík Nature Baths
After your hike, unwind at the serene Hvammsvík Nature Baths, where geothermal pools blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscapes. Soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters while enjoying stunning views of the fjord and surrounding mountains. The baths offer a perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after your adventure, connecting you to the pure essence of Icelandic nature.
What to Bring:
✨ Why Choose This Tour?
This tour offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. It’s ideal for those who want to explore Iceland’s stunning landscapes, learn about its fascinating history, and end the day soaking in the tranquility of geothermal baths.
Join us for an unforgettable full-day experience filled with breathtaking views, invigorating hikes, and peaceful moments in Iceland’s natural wonders.
📅 Duration: Full-day experience - Approximately 8 hours
📍 Pick-up/Drop-off: Conveniently arranged from your location
🥾 Fitness Level: Challenging
- Private transport.
- Entrance to Hvammsvík Nature Baths
- Services of a Professional Guide.
- Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation.
- Welcome package including a map of Iceland, re-usable steel water bottle, post cards from Iceland and Icelandic chocolate.
- All taxes.
Food & drinks.
- Please bring good shoes, preferably hiking boots, warm and waterproof clothes. This is a challenging hike.
- Swimsuit & towel
- Remember water bottle to fill in the river.
- Lunch or snack. We will stop on the way to buy snack.
- A camera is always good to have.
- Please bring good shoes, preferably hiking boots, warm and waterproof clothes. This is a challenging hike.
9:00 AM - REYKJAVÍK
Pick up at your accommodation between 8.45 and 9.00 AM, or meet us at bus stop number 8, Hallgrímskirkja at 9.00 AM. We will start our journey by driving to the Hvalfjörður fjord where Glymur waterfall is situated.
GLYMUR HIKE
We hike few minutes from the car park, until we arrive to the river. We need to cross the river. The river has a tree trunk over it, and we cross it. The hike from there to the viewpoint is sometimes steep. The view from the top is amazing and rewarding.
HVAMMSVÍK NATURE BATHS
The Hvammsvík nature baths is a unique and authentic experience in unspoiled nature away from the crowds as you linger in eight natural hot springs that glide into the ocean surrounded by majestic mountains and black beaches.
5:00 PM - REYKJAVÍK
We arrive in Reykjavík.