3 Day Summer South Coast, Golden Circle and Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon

Come on a 3-day excursion with us to see the famous Golden Circle and the South Coast. Experience the beauty of our glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, hike on Europe's largest glacier and have your eyes meet with powerful waterfalls and stunning nature. It is the ONLY 3-day tour that includes a summer ice cave visit, and the only one that offers two glacial activities!

Itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Golden Circle

   • We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.
   • The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen!
   • The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters.

   Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Sout Iceland

2. 2

   Day 2 — South Coast

   • The adventure begins when we pick you up in Reykjavík in a small and comfortable minibus before heading straight to the South. Our arrival is announced by the powerful theatrics of Seljalandsfoss. Bring a raincoat and you’ll be able to make the short hike behind the falls. The scene behind the fall and the trembling ground from the power of the falling water makes for an automatic Instagram blockbuster!
   • Further east along the coast is Skógafoss waterfall. Skógafoss is an incredibly picturesque sight. Tucked in a little gorge, the river Skógá tumbles down a 60-meter cliff before continuing down the landscape towards the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the gorge, a staircase can take you to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views. See if you can count your steps on your way up.
   • We will hike an outlet glacier spawning from the one of the largest glaciers in the country, Vatnajökull. After meeting our highly trained glacier guides and strapping on our safety and glacier equipment, including helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axes we hike on the ice for an hour and a half. A spectacular experience and opportunity to learn more about this breathtaking and increasingly rare natural phenomena. Skaftafell area has been used as a filming location for many famous TV shows and films, such as Game of Thrones, Interstellar, James Bond, and others… Follow the steps of your favorite characters into the glacier!

   Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in South East Iceland

3. 3

   Day 3 — South East Iceland

   • Heading off day nr. 3 is Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and boat ride tour among the icebergs. This is a a 200m deep glacial lagoon fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier. Enormous icebergs come from Breiðamerkurjökull all year round so the lagoon is usually filled with ice that floats south. Try walking alongside the glacier lagoon enjoying the magnificent views and dead silence of Icelandic nature.
   • Before heading back to Reykjavík, we visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in the water and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as puffins and dozens of other unique species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime from June to August.
   • Katla Ice Cave is a stunning natural ice cave beneath the Mýrdalsjökull glacier in southern Iceland, known for its shimmering blue ice and dramatic formations. Our ice cave guide will meet you in Vík and take you on an unforgettable journey to explore this unique, otherworldly wonder.

What's included

• ✓Katla Ice cave
• ✓Breakfast
• ✓Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops
• ✓Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
• ✓Glacier Hike incl. Safety Equipment
• ✓Accommodation for 2 nights

Not included

• ✗Lunch and Dinner
• ✗Hiking Boots Rental (3,000 ISK)
• ✗Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
• ✗Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
• ✗Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
• ✗Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
• ✗Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
• ✗Luggage Storage (1750 ISK)
• ✗Boat Ride at Jökulsárlón

What to expect

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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