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2 Day Summer Tour: South Coast, Glacier Hike & Jokulsarlon
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Join this unforgettable two-day excursion along the south coast to the breathtaking glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón, where seals are swimming between the icebergs and the white of the ice blends with the blue of the sky. Feast your eyes on powerful waterfalls, volcanic sand beaches and the chance to explore while hiking. In this tour, you’ll be taken to the famous South Coast. Along the shore, you’ll get to see the two waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and the famous Black Sand Beach. You’ll also visit the stunning Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón in Vatnajökull National Park, and get on Europe’s largest glacier for a glacier hike. 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
- Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Skógafoss waterfall
- Reynisfjara, The Black Sand Beach
- Jökulsárlón, Glacier Lagoon
- Diamond Beach
- Glacier Hike Tour in Vatnajökull National Park
- Sólheimajökull
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Reykjavik
Sightseeing at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. Upon arrival you will enjoy 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 photo 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 meters 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.
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Reykjavik
Hiking at Skaftafell National Park. We will hike an outlet glacier spawning from the largest glacier in the country, Vatnajökull. A spectacular experience and opportunity to learn more about this breathtaking natural phenomenon. Skaftafell area has been used as a filming location for many famous TV shows and films, such as Game of Thrones.
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Reykjavik
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 2
Reykjavik
Sightseeing at Jokulsarlon. Jökulsárlón is a 200m deep glacier water lagoon fed by the melting of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier Vatnajökull. Enormous icebergs also fall from Breiðamerkurjökull all year round so the lagoon is usually filled with ice blocks that floats South.
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Reykjavik
Sightseeing. 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 blocks 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.
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Reykjavik
Sightseeing. We visit the Black Sand Beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt pillars in the cliffs above the sand. The cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as puffins, razorbills and dozens of other species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
English speaking guide Certified glacier guide Small group Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board Glacier equipment: helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe
What to Bring
Warm clothes (first layer) Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer) Hiking boots (available for rent when booking) Joy and happiness! Weather in Iceland is very unpredictable. For tours during winter: warm clothing as first layer, waterproof outdoor jacket and pants, hiking boots with high ankle protection, a hat and gloves are ideal. For tours during summer, bringing a light rain jacket and pants is in most cases enough protection. Icelanders often say, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes”. Jeans are not recommended for outdoor trips as they become very heavy and cold when they get wet. We encourage bringing hiking boots for glacier tours. They have to have hard on the sole and be tight around the ankle. If you don’t have them, we have them available for rent in all sizes while booking or at the glacier hike location for ISK 1,500 per pair with cash or card.
Restrictions
The limit is one suitcase of 24 inches per person, but you can store your extra luggage in our office for 1,000 ISK. It can be added as an extra fee at the time of booking, and is non-refundable upon payment in all cases. We have had pregnant women on our glacier hikes and we always recommend you read the description of the activity to get a better idea. In any case, feel free to contact our Service Team for further questions and concerns.
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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