2-Day South Coast w/Glacier Hike & Jokulsarlon - Small Group Tour

Join this tour along Iceland's south coast to discover its stunning glaciers, lava fields, volcanoes, strong rivers and waterfalls. You will also see an amazing black beach scattered with icebergs, next to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. The stunning Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is where huge icebergs float in ice cold water and seals swim around them. The highlights of the tour are a boat tour in Jokulsarlon the glacier lagoon in front of the biggest glacier in Europe which is located in the most amazing National park in Iceland AND a walk on blue ice in Solheimajokull. Our glacier guides are professionals and they will provide you all safety equipment needed for the Glacier Hike (crampons, ice axes, etc) and teach you how to use them in a correct way. The scenery and views from the Glacier is stunning and you see ice sculptures and the deep crevasses of the glacier in a very clear way.

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Itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — South Coast, Waterfalls and Glacier Hike

   • A town famous for the greenhouses and the “Hot River” of Reykjadalur, sitting in a rift valley between the two continental plates of Eurasia and America.
   • Selfoss is the largest town and the capital of South Iceland
   • You’ll be able to experience this waterfall right up close as it crashes off the side of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano from a height of 60 meters. The path leading through the cave behind the fall will deliver one of the most spectacular sights in Iceland
   • A hidden waterfall,which most visitors miss. We’ll tell you where to find it!
   • Remember to ask your guide all about the colossal eruption here back in 2010, which made Iceland famous all around the world!
   • Skogafoss is one of the most iconic waterfalls in the world, and even featured in “Game of Thrones”. Because of its south-facing position, it is often covered in rainbows as the 60-meter cascade of water produces a lot of spray! Skogafoss is one of the most popular sights in the country and it’s possible to climb to the top of the falls to see it from there too.
   • Solheimajokull is part of one of the largest glaciers in the country, Myrdalsjokull. Here we will take on an unforgettable glacier hike, with all the necessary safety equipment provided. Enjoy the raw views while you step on the ice under care of our experienced glacier guide.
   • The stone sea arches of Dyrholaey can also be seen in the distance from Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
   • It is now time to visit the world-famous black sand beach at Reynisfjara, where beautifully-shaped basalt columns hug the cliffs, volcanic sands are pounded by powerful Atlantic waves and the starkly shaped sea stacks of the Reynisdrangar tower just offshore.

   Overnight on the South Coast

2. 2

   Day 2 — Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

   • The second day starts with short stop in Vík Village that offers stunning views over Black Sand Beach and hills surrounding this small settlement
   • A barren and desolate wasteland filled with moss-covered lava formations.
   • The river canyon at Fjadrargljufur is an astonishing place, a winding green gorge about a hundred meters deep and nearly two kilometres long. Canyon got its attention after being featured in a Justin Bieber music video
   • Hofskirkja was the last church of this type to be built in Iceland, dating back to the 19th century. Deep layers of turf make up the roof of the church here, which is also surrounded by moss-covered burial mounds
   • Jokulsarlon truly is an extraordinary place, a bucket-list location featured in several Hollywood movies, but also very peaceful and tranquil too. The scenery is stunning, and always changing too, as wind and tides pull the icebergs in different directions all the time. Here you will take a 45-minute amphibious boat tour among the bergs, getting up close to these icy giants and maybe even seeing a seal or two as well.
   • Just a few hundred yards away from the Glacier Lagoon you will see the Diamond Beach, that gets its name from the countless sparkling fragments of multi-colored icebergs found here. They are slowly being sculpted into fantastic shapes by the wind and the waves on this black sand Atlantic beach.

What's included

• ✓English-speaking Guide
• ✓Free Wi-Fi & USB chargers on the bus
• ✓Pick-up and drop-off
• ✓Breakfast
• ✓Boat tour on the glacier lagoon (if option selected)
• ✓Guided blue ice hiking tour (Necessary safety equipment for the glacier hiking is supplied free of charge)
• ✓Accommodation for 1 night in a double or a twin room (standard of accommodation is to be selected)

Not included

• ✗Lunch and Dinner - we make scheduled stops so that guests can buy lunch and dinner during the tour

What to expect

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• What to bring:
• Warm, wind & waterproof clothes
• Good hiking shoes are necessary for the Glacier Hike. If you do not have appropriate footwear then we offer these for rent.
• Camera
• Good to know:
• This tour typically returns to Reykjavik on Day 2 around 09:30pm
• Only small carry on luggage such as backpacks are possible.
• Please check with your hotel if they can store your luggage during the tour
• if you are staying again at the same hotel after the tour.
• Otherwise you can use luggage lockers that are located in the center Reykjavík.
• Here is a link to their website where you can find all details. http://www.luggagelockers.is/
• We can also offer you to store your luggage for free at NiceTravel office, located in Fiskislóð 45, Space M.
• To avoid any delays on departure luggage must be in storage before pick up time.

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