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Reykjavik · Capital · Iceland
2 Day Blue Ice Cave+South Coast+Jokulsarlon+Borealis
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Join the trolls to the most popular and unique locations in Iceland's South Coast and experience the world's rarest natural phenomenon: a blue ice cave under Vatnajökull - Europe's largest glacier. On this 2-day tour, you'll visit all the attractions that make Iceland the best travel destination: powerful waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Jokulsarlon, the only glacial lagoon, and the mighty northern lights. This itinerary is provided as a sample for reference only. Final route details will be confirmed and shared closer to the departure date.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy our 2 days excursion of Iceland
- Explore the famous locations in the Golden Circle and South Coast
- Experience Iceland with our friendly and experienced guide
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Reykjavik
You will be picked up from your accommodation, and from there, set out to explore the countryside, heading towards the South Coast of Iceland, famous for being home to Eyjafjallajökull, which made to the news around the world when its volcano last erupted in 2010.
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Reykjavik
Sightseeing at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. The adventure begins when we pick you up in Reykjavík in a small and comfortable minibus before heading straight to the South. Our arrival is announced by 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 Instagram blockbuster!
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Reykjavik
Sightseeing at 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. See if you can count your steps on your way up.
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Reykjavik
Sightseeing at Vatnajökull National Park. We will hike an outlet glacier spawning from one of the largest glaciers in the country, Vatnajökull. After meeting our highly trained glacier guides and strapping on our safety and glacier equipment, including helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axes we hike on the ice for an hour and a half. A spectacular experience and opportunity to learn more about this breathtaking and increasingly rare natural phenomena. Skaftafell area has been used as a filming location for many famous TV shows and films, such as Game of Thrones, Interstellar, James Bond, and others… Follow the steps of your favorite characters into the glacier!
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Reykjavik
Sightseeing. The journey continues with the blue ice cave exploration. The exciting hike to reach the cave will take a few minutes – we recommend wearing waterproof hiking boots that cover your ankles and have a hard sole. Iceland’s nature is dominated by glaciers and it is only possible to explore them with a certified guide and safety equipment. Your guide will share with you his expertise about the ice caves, allowing you to truly appreciate this amazing natural phenomenon – spoiler alert… it will be blue.
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Reykjavik
Arriving at our hotel in the Southeast, you will move into your room, have dinner and then meet your guide for further information about the Northern Lights. If the sky is clear and the forecast is good your guide will find a good spot to hunt the famous Aurora Borealis. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 2
Reykjavik
Sightseeing at Jokulsarlon. Heading off today is Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a 200m deep glacial lagoon fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier. Enormous icebergs come from Breiðamerkurjökull all year round so the lagoon is usually filled with ice that floats south. Try walking alongside the glacier lagoon enjoying the magnificent views and dead silence of Icelandic nature. 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 rocks 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, guaranteed to make your Instagram account pop!
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Reykjavik
Sightseeing at Reynisfjara. Heading further east, we visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in the water and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as puffins and dozens of other unique species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime from June to August.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
English speaking guide Certified Glacier Guide Small Group (21 person max) Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board Glacier equipment: helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe
What to Bring
Warm clothes (first layer) Waterproof clothing (second layer) Hiking boots (available for rent when booking) Joy and happiness!
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up at your accommodation.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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