3-Day Golden Circle, South Coast & Ice Cave - Small Group Tour
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About This Tour in Reykjavik
Why Visit Reykjavik?
Reykjavik, Iceland offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Reykjavik provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Reykjavik
The easiest way to reach Reykjavik is by flying into Keflavík International Airport (KEF). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
- Necessary safety equipment for the Ice Cave
- Accommodation for 2 nights incl. breakfast in a in private rooms with ensuite bathroom
- Professional tour guide that speaks English
- Transfer in a minibus with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
- Lunch and Dinner (available for purchase)
- Swimwear
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring warm, wind & waterproof clothes and a camera
- Good hiking shoes are necessary for the Ice Cave. If you do not have appropriate footwear, rentals are available
- Only small carry on luggage such as backpacks are possible. Please check with your hotel if they can store your luggage during the tour. Otherwise you can use luggage lockers that are located in the center of Reykjavík.
- Ice Caving tour may be cancelled due to weather and/or safety reasons. If cancelled, other activities may be offered as alternative and you will receive a refund of the price difference.
- The order of activities and sightseeing on the itinerary is subject to change.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Reykjavik City has issued a regulation preventing buses from driving in certain areas in the City center. This means that all tour companies are only allowed to stop at certain designated bus stop locations in the centre of Reykjavík to pick up the guests from hotels or other accommodations in this restricted area. Customer will be contacted directly after booking if they list an address/hotel within the restricted area and direct them to the nearest bus stop.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
The Famous Golden Circle & Kerið Volcanic Crater
Your first day starts by driving from Reykjavik... 45 minutes
Your first day starts by driving from Reykjavik to the historic site of Þingvellir National Park. This was the venue for the Icelandic parliament from 930 till 1798 and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, both for it´s rich history and amazing nature. This is also where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet which creates an amazing feeling having one foot in each world.
Known throughout the world for it´s power and... 1 hour 20 minutes
Known throughout the world for it´s power and beauty, Geysir has become a synonym for this amazing show of nature. Strokkur, another hot spring, sits nearby and is very active, erupting to heights up to 30 meters every few minutes. Follow one of many paths and enjoy steaming springs bubbling all around you. In the Geysir Area you will also have time to buy lunch or some snacks.
Next on the agenda is the waterfall Gullfoss - the Golden Waterfall 40 minutes
Next on the agenda is the waterfall Gullfoss - the Golden Waterfall. One of the most popular attractions is Iceland, Gullfoss will amaze you with it´s raw power and beauty, plummeting down 32 meters into a rugged canyon.
These three attractions complete the classic Golden Circle... 30 minutes
These three attractions complete the classic Golden Circle - but to add even more to your experience - we also stop at the spectacular Kerid Volcanic Crater. This 3000 year old crater is 55 meters deep and offers a unique view of the beauty of the Icelandic nature.
South Coast Waterfalls & Black Beach
You’ll be able to experience this waterfall right... 30 minutes
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.
A hidden waterfall,which most visitors miss 30 minutes
A hidden waterfall,which most visitors miss. We’ll tell you where to find it!
A private waterfall, that not everyone have access to 10 minutes
Remember to ask your guide all about the...
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... 30 minutes
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... 30 minutes
Solheimajokull is part of one of the largest glaciers in the country, Myrdalsjokull. Enjoy the raw views around and get as close as possible to the glacier cap.
It is now time to visit the world-famous... 30 minutes
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
Glacier Lagoon & Blue Ice Cave
The third day starts with short stop in... 20 minutes
The third 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 10 minutes
A barren and desolate wasteland filled with moss-covered lava formations.
Hofskirkja was the last church of this type... 15 minutes
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 Glacier Lagoon is truly an extraordinary place,... 40 minutes
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is truly 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 can also spot seals swimming around the ice chunks or resting on surrounding beaches
Just a few hundred yards away from the... 20 minutes
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.
Last but no least - the true highlight of this tour awaits you 3 hours
Last but no least - the true highlight of this tour awaits you! Blue Ice Cave expeditions starts with superjeep ride towards natural ice cave. The Blue Ice Cave really shows the tremendous forces of Icelandic nature, as they are formed naturally in glaciers when fresh water freezes in the plunging winter temperatures. New caves are created every year as the glaciers freeze and melt and refreeze into different shapes. It’s a memorable sight to see, with fabulously different ice formations in a range of striking colors. Our local guides will take you to the most beautiful blue ice caves to be found here. Once you’ve been there, that single blue ice cave might never exist again, so this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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