Glymur Waterfall

Canyon adventure near Reykjavík. Glymur was long regarded as Iceland’s tallest waterfall (198m / 650ft) until the glacial retreat revealed Morsárfoss in 2007. Regardless, it remains one of the most scenic and technically engaging day hikes just an hour's drive from the capital. Tucked into the back of Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord), the 7km loop hike offers a genuine sense of adventure. The route involves crossing the Botnsá river via a suspended log, navigating a natural stone cave, and ascending steep, often muddy canyon rims equipped with fixed rope handholds for stability. The reward is an aerial view into a moss-covered chasm where the massive falls plunge through a narrow slit in the volcanic rock.

Guided glacier trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier is a specialized activity within Los Glaciares National Park. The glacier, covering approximately 250 square kilometers, is one of the few advancing ice masses in the Patagonian Andes. Access to the ice surface is strictly regulated and conducted via two primary excursion formats: the 'Minitrekking' (introductory) and the 'Big Ice' (extended exploration). Participants navigate a dynamic landscape of crevasses, moulins, and ice ridges using technical equipment under professional supervision. The experience provides a direct perspective on glacial movement and the hydrological processes of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.