3 Day Tour: South Coast, Blue Ice Cave, Golden Circle & Northern Lights

Join us for a three-day adventure, with accommodation included, to discover the most renowned destinations on the Golden Circle and the South Coast. During this tour, you will witness the breathtaking Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and explore Europe's largest glacier. You will go glacier hiking and visit an Ice Cave! From September to March, if the weather conditions allow, you may even catch a glimpse of the magnificent Northern Lights. You’ll get the chance to see the famous geothermal erupting Geysir, the powerful waterfall Gullfoss and Thingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle.

You’ll also be taken to the famous South Coast. Along the shore, you’ll see the two waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and the famous Black Sand Beach, Reynisfjara. You’ll also visit the stunning Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) in Vatnajökull National Park, where you’ll also get the chance to explore Europe’s largest glacier and enter a blue ice cave. At night, our guide will provide you with the forecast of the Northern Lights, and if the conditions are favourable, he will suggest places near the hotel to view the magnificent Northern Lights.

Day 1

On the morning of the tour, we will start our adventure at 8 a.m. in Reykjavík. Once everyone boards the minibus, we will start our adventure to Iceland's beautiful South Coast.

Geysir Geothermal Area

The Geysir geothermal area hosts many colourful hot springs. One called Strokkur is a geyser which erupts every 5 minutes up to 35 meters. It was named after “Geysir” the original erupting hot spring, that gave all the geysers in the world their name; however extinct today.

Gullfoss Waterfall

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, a photo blockbuster waiting to happen!

Thingvellir National Park

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. as Icelanders founded here their parliament in 930 AD where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.

Northern Lights Discovery

Arriving at our hotel, your guide will let you know what the chances are of seeing Northern Lights tonight and if the conditions are favourable. He will suggest places near the hotel, and if the sky is clear and the forecast is good, we can hope for the magic to begin.
Please be aware that the Northern Lights are a natural occurrence, and therefore, we cannot provide a guarantee of their appearance. Nevertheless, we will make every effort to guide you to the most suitable locations where the likelihood of witnessing them is high.
Just know it is most likely to see them from September - March.

Day 2

A day full of adventures. Step on a glacier with a professional glacier guide! Explore the most beautiful places Iceland can offer. All glacial safety equipment is included.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Upon arrival you will enjoy 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 photo blockbuster!

Skógafoss Waterfall

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.

Glacier Hike in Skaftafell or Sólheimajökull

We will then continue our journey toward one of Iceland’s largest glaciers. 9% of Iceland is currently covered by ice. Once we get to the area we will put crampons on, helmets, and ice axes - and start our hike towards the glacier.

While on the glacier, we will visit crevasses, moulins, and many other great formations of the magnificent ice. It might also be possible to visit an ice cave, however, it can never be guaranteed, as it depends on weather conditions and the glacier itself.

Northern Lights Discovery

Arriving at our hotel, your guide will let you know what the chances are of seeing Northern Lights tonight and if the conditions are favourable. He will suggest places near the hotel, and if the sky is clear and the forecast is good, we can hope for the magic to begin.
Please be aware that the Northern Lights are a natural occurrence, and therefore, we cannot provide a guarantee of their appearance. Nevertheless, we will make every effort to guide you to the most suitable locations where the likelihood of witnessing them is high.
Just know it is most likely to see them from September - March.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfoll

Day 3

The best for the last! Explore a natural Ice Cave and more.

Jökulsárlón, the Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón is a 200m deep glacier water lagoon fed by the melting of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier Vatnajökull. Enormous icebergs also fall from Breiðamerkurjökull all year round so the lagoon is usually filled with ice blocks that float South.
During this tour, we will embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring the floating icebergs. It is possible to spot seals swimming in the lagoon or lounging on top of icebergs during the summer months.

Diamond Beach

On the other side of the road, the icebergs from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon float into the Atlantic Ocean where they are quickly thrown back to shore by the tide and winds. This black sand beach is full of smaller ice blocks in all shapes and sizes, sparkling like diamonds in the daylight. The ice itself comes in all shades of white and blue forming beautiful contrasts.

Visit an Ice Cave

Included from October to March is a visit to an Ice Cave. Your guide will offer their extensive knowledge of ice caves, allowing you to comprehend and appreciate this extraordinary natural phenomenon fully - and you may even have the privilege of witnessing its magnificent blue hue!

Reynisfjara, the Black Sand Beach

Further West, we visit the Black Sand Beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt pillars in the cliffs above the sand. The cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as puffins, razorbills and dozens of other species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime.

Back to Reykjavík

We will then start heading back to Reykjavik and are expected to arrive around 8 pm, depending on weather and road conditions.

• Season: October - April
• Duration: 3 days
• Physical difficulty level: Easy to moderate
• Minimum age: The minimum age suggested for this tour is 8 years old since there are some included activities following that restriction. For the glacier hike, the minimum age requirement is 8, in addition, the minimum shoe size to be able to participate in the tour is EU 34. If children under those ages are on the tour, then an adult needs to stay with them while others do these activities. For the ice cave, the minimum age limit is 6. As per legal requirements, children aged six and below must utilise a child seat. Therefore, it is necessary to reserve a seat on the bus specifically for the child seat.
• Pick-up & drop-off in Reykjavík. Pick-up is from designated locations in Reykjavík available on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. Pick-up is not available from Keflavik airport or outside the greater capital area.
• It is possible that your tour itinerary may be altered due to bad weather or road conditions. You will be notified of any changes either by email or by your tour guide. But do not worry, we will try our best to visit all the most beautiful places on our journey.
• Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions, and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days.
• The limit is one suitcase of 24 inches per person, but you can store your extra luggage in our office for 1,500 ISK per item. It can be added as an additional fee at the time of booking and is non-refundable upon payment in all cases.
• The Northern Lights are a natural random phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed by the operator. The hotels are in prime locations to maximise the chances of seeing them. Keep in mind that the best time to see them is from September to April, depending on the weather conditions. If no Northern Lights have been seen during the tour, you are welcome to book a specific tour to the Northern Lights from Reykjavik, once your multi day tour has finished, please get in contact with us for more information.
• Ice caves are a dynamic, ever-changing natural phenomenon only accessible during wintertime when temperatures drop below zero. Each year, new unique caves are formed in different areas of the glacier. We see a naturally formed ice cave during this tour. The photos on our website and social media are from this winter season, but the ice cave we see might have changed in appearance due to the dynamic nature of these formations.

• Customers travelling alone must pay a Single Supplement Fee during the payment process, as it is not possible for solo travellers to share a room with other solo travellers on this tour.
• Reservations for 2 people: will be allocated a double room (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
• Reservations for 3 people: 1 triple room will be automatically allocated (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
• Reservations for 4 or more people: 2x Double Rooms will be allocated (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).