3 Days
Winter (Oct. - Apr.)
Easy
18 PAX
On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the iconic geothermal Geysir, the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park along the Golden Circle route. You’ll then explore the renowned South Coast, where you’ll see the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, as well as the famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. In Vatnajökull National Park you will go on a boat tour on the breathtaking Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and hike Europe’s largest glacier.
﹢Transport in a minibus from the Capital, Reykjavík
﹢Wi-Fi access in the minibus
﹢Accommodation for 2 nights (private bathroom, breakfast included)
﹢Professional English-speaking guide
﹢Glacier Hike with a certified Glacier Guide
﹢Boat Trip on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
﹢Personal travel advisor
﹢Icelandic taxes
﹣Meals, drinks, and entrance costs, unless otherwise noted
﹣Personal Travel Insurance
﹣Any services not listed above as “included”
Geysir Geothermal Area
Gullfoss Waterfall
Þingvellir National Park
The tour begins at 8 a.m. from Reykjavík, heading to the famous geothermal area of Geysir, the home to a lot of vibrant hot springs. Every five minutes, a geyser known as Strokkur erupts up to 35 meters high. The area is named after the first known spouting hot spring in the world, "Geysir," which is now extinct but lives on through having given its name to all geysers.
The magnificent Gullfoss is created when water from Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier, melts and cascades down a deep gorge. A picture-perfect moment awaits you on a beautiful day when you can see the Langjökull glacier in the distance and take in a rainbow in the waterfall's mist!
Next, we travel to the location where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are diverging from one another. A finer and sharper image of this huge geographic activity is available nowhere else on the globe. Thingvellir National Park is home to Iceland's largest natural lake, which is home to a wide diversity of fish and bird species. Thingvellir is also significant for its role in Icelandic national history. Here, in 930 AD, the Icelanders established their parliament, the site of the chieftains' summertime gatherings. The translation of the term Thingvellir is "Parliament Plains."
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Skógafoss Waterfall
Glacier Hike
Your first major stop today is Seljalandsfoss, a dramatic waterfall where you can take a short walk behind the falls. Packing a raincoat is recommended to avoid getting wet, and the powerful backdrop makes for an incredible photo opportunity. Further east, you'll visit Skógafoss, a magnificent 60-meter waterfall nestled in a small valley. There's a stairway along the gorge leading to the top, offering breathtaking views from the ledge above.
The highlight of the tour is the Glacier Hike. Upon arrival, a skilled glacier guide will equip you with safety gear and lead you onto ancient ice. You'll explore fascinating ice formations like moulins, crevasses, and icefalls. Remember to dress warmly and wear hiking shoes. If weather conditions become unfavorable, we may visit the beautiful Sólheimajökull glacier instead.
Vatnajökull National Park
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Today your first visit is Jökulsárlón, a 200-meter-deep lagoon filled with icebergs from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. Here you will go on a boat and drift between the floating icebergs, looking at them up close and maybe stumbling upon a seal or two! You’ll also visit Diamond Beach, where smaller icebergs sparkle like diamonds on the black sand, creating a stunning contrast.
Explore Reynisfjara's black sand beach, known for its powerful waves and unique basalt pillars. In the distance, you'll see the cliffs of Dyrhólaey, a birdwatcher's paradise in summer. Afterward, we'll return to Reykjavik, aiming to arrive by 8 p.m., depending on weather and road conditions.
5 Days
All Year
11 Days
Summer (May - Sept.)
10 Days
Summer (May - Sept.)
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Summer (May - Sept.)