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2 Day itinerary in Iceland, Europe

Iceland South Coast & Ice Cave Adventure 2D/1N

Embark on an immersive journey through Iceland's stunning South Coast, featuring breathtaking glaciers, serene waterfalls, and the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of exploring a crystalline ice cave. This tour promises awe-inspiring landscapes, including the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls,... Read More

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Bjorn Hildir

By Bjorn Hildir

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Reykjavík

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Adventure

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Hunt for the Northern Lights

2

Visit natural ice caves and glaciers

3

Walk behind a waterfall

4

Stroll down a black sand beach

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Reykjavík – Skaftafel, Iceland

Duration: 2 Days

Departure Time: 09:00


Visit the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the Skógafoss waterfall , the Reynisfjara black beach, and the village of Vík


The first stop of your tour is the graceful Seljalandsfoss waterfall, south of Reykjavík. You can walk behind it if you want! Continue toward Skógafoss waterfall, at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökul volcano. On a clear day, enjoy the views of the mountain glacier Mýrdalsjokull. Your next visit is the Reynisfjara black beach, with picturesque basalt column formations, and the famous Reynisdrangar peaks. Hop back in the bus and drive through the charming Vík, on your way to your accommodation in the Skaftafell area. Enjoy a quiet evening and, if the conditions allow it, go hunting for the Northern Lights in the countryside close to the Vatnajökull glacier.

Day 2

place Day 2: Skaftafell – Reykjavík, Iceland

Tour the Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon, the Diamond Beach, a natural ice cave, and the Skaftafell Nature Reserve in Vatnajokull National Park.


On the second day of you trip, you will visit the extraordinary Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon, which you might have seen in movies like Batman Begins and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. See splendid icebergs and ice formations in the surreal black-sand Diamond beach. Then go into the glacier with a qualified guide and explore the fascinating ice caves, with surreal shapes and shimmering shades of blue. Take amazing pictures of the way the light filters through the ice. After this extraordinary experience, head back to Reykjavík. On the way, stop at the Skaftafell Nature Reserve in Vatnajokull National Park to enjoy its marvelous scenery. Keep an eye out for the Northern Lights! You will arrive in the city around 21:00.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (1)

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  • Pick-up in Reykjavik
  • Drop-off in Reykjavik

Activities expand_less

  • Vatnajökull Glacier
  • Diamond Beach
  • Jokulsarlon Lagoon
  • Sightseeing as per itinerar
  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
  • Skógafoss Waterfall
  • Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
  • Villages of Vik
  • Northern Lights search
  • Skaftafell Nature Reserve
  • Guided tour in a natural ice cave
  • Northern Lights search

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  • Necessary glacier equipment

Not Included expand_less

  • Other meals and drinks
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

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