Reykjavík: 3-Day Holiday Package South Coast Iceland Tour

Over 3 days and 2 nights, discover the spectacular landscapes of southern Iceland, from Reykjavík through the Golden Circle to the South Coast. Your adventure begins with Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, continues with waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches, and concludes with a visit to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and a seasonal ice cave. Optional sights include Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla volcanoes and Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, weather permitting.

Stay in comfortable hotels, explore charming towns and coastal villages, and enjoy breathtaking views of waterfalls, glaciers, lava fields, and volcanic landscapes throughout the itinerary. Travel in a well-equipped minibus with an experienced guide, with all transfers, transportation, and accommodation included.

Simply arrive in Reykjavík on your selected date and follow the program. This is a guided holiday suitable for anyone in normal health who enjoys outdoor adventure and scenic exploration.

Highlights

• Small Group Experience

• Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)

• Geysir Hot Springs

• Gullfoss Waterfall

• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

• Skógafoss Waterfall

• Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park

• Jökulsarlón Glacier Lagoon

• Diamond Beach, Ice Cave Visit

• Reynisfjara - Black Beach & Basalt Columns

• Eyjafjallajökull - Volcano / Glacier Views*

• Hekla - Volcano Views*

• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon*

*subjected to weather conditions

Day 1: Explore the Golden Circle and Waterfalls

On the first day of this 3-day Golden Circle and South Coast tour you'll explore the famous Golden Circle. Thingvellir National Park will be our first stop, followed by the hot spring area of Geysir, where you can expect to see Strokkur geyser erupt every 10 minutes. The last part of the Golden Circle is the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall.

Next, experience the drive down route 1 that will lead us to the famous Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. On a clear day, you will have the opportunity to see the two surrounding glaciers. Next is the coastal village of Vik before we head to our countryside hotel in Krikjubæjarklaustur.

Day 2: Hike Glaciers and Explore Ice Caves

We continue our journey towards Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. In Skaftafell National park you will meet our certified glacier guides and embark on a glacier hiking and ice caving tour on Falljökull. Ice Caves are only found during the wintertime when the glacial rivers retract and the water freezes and they can look completely different every year.

Day 3: Discover Black Sand Beaches and Canyons

We will start early today. On the way back to Reykjavik, really close to Vík we will find Reynisfjara, the famous black sand beach, which is also famous for its basalt columns, called Reynisdrangar. If the conditions are right you can expect a visit to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. There are a lot of amazing places on the south coast so we will make some additional stops today before making our way back to the city.

Please note

• Your safety is our priority and sometimes weather or road conditions mean that access to certain ice caves is unavailable and/or unsafe. As needed, we might visit a different ice cave or a glacier on this tour. Please note that due to weather conditions and daylight hours the order of sightseeing stops can be changed.

• Arctic Adventures reserves the right to alter itineraries and/or timetables should it be necessary, due to adverse weather and or other related conditions.