Name: Amazing Iceland on 3-day tour to the South Coast, Golden Circle and Jokulsarlon Iceberg Lagoon
SKU: 27597
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 3 days

Activity Level: Moderate

Experience: Adventure, Unesco, Ecotourism, Family, Nature

Language: English

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

This 3-day tour is perfect for those who want to see the most beautiful and popular sites in Iceland. During this tour, you will explore the most visited route in Iceland which is called the Golden Circle of Iceland, discover the magnificent Jokulsarlon Glacier and icebergs in Jokulsarlon Iceberg Lagoon and admire the strikingly beautiful views of the South Coast of Iceland. In addition, you will definitely enjoy the Northern lights, as you will have 2 nights, and 2 attempts, to see this amazing phenomenon.

What's included

Professional licensed guide
Transportation by a private vehicle
Reykjavik pick up and drop off
Accommodation for 2 nights
Breakfast
Ice-caving equipment
Entrance tickets

Food and drinks

Highlights

Diamond Beach

The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland. At the Diamond Beach, the icebergs which fill the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, creating a stark contrast with the volcanic black sand. This beautiful display makes it a favourite location for photographers and nature-lovers. Wildlife-enthusiasts also frequent the site as many seals call the beach home, and it is one of the best places in the country to see orcas from the shore.

Eldhraun Lava field

The impressive Eldhraun lava field is the biggest lava flow in the world. It occurred during the Laki eruption in the late 1700s. The enormous site which is 565 square kilometers (218 sq mi) is where the Apollo 11 crew came to train for their impending moonwalk. This eruption lasted from 1783 to 1784 and is known as the Skaftareldar, and is considered as the most poisonous eruption during historical times. It is fair to say that this was a cataclysmic event, not only for Iceland but also Europe. The Eldhraun lava field and the craters are covered with Woolly Fringe Moss and the landscape looks alien and unearthly. The lavel field has a thickness of about 12 meters and is covered with fragile moss.

Eyjafjallajökull

Eyjafjallajökull is one of the smaller ice caps of Iceland, north of Skógar and west of Mýrdalsjökull. The ice cap covers the caldera of a volcano with a summit elevation of 1,651 meters. The volcano has erupted relatively frequently since the Last Glacial Period, most recently in 2010, when, although relatively small for a volcanic eruption, it caused enormous disruption to air travel across western and northern Europe for a week.

Fjadrargljufur Canyon

Fjadrargljufur Canyon is believed to be formed during the last ice age, has been hollowed over millions of years by the Fjadra river, creating narrow walls. The canyon is about 2 kilometers long and about 100 meters deep.

Gullfoss waterfall

Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. During the first half of the 20th century and some years into the late 20th century, there was much speculation about using Gullfoss to generate electricity. During this period, the waterfall was rented indirectly by its owners, Tómas Tómasson and Halldór Halldórsson, to foreign investors. However, the investors' attempts were unsuccessful, partly due to lack of money. The waterfall was later sold to the state of Iceland, and is now protected.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon by the ring road and was recently designated as a part of Vatnajökull National Park. It's still blue waters are a sight not to be missed, as it is dotted with the icebergs from the edge of Breiðamerkurjökull, a part of the Vatnajökull glacier. The lagoon flows through a narrow gateway into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving the spectacular sight of the large chunks of ice on the black sandy beach. In wintertime the fish-filled lagoon hosts numbers of seals, which visit the lagoon for an easy meal. Year-round curious seals can be seen basking on the blue-tinted icebergs. The lagoon is accessible from the beach all year round, and so is the café on the banks of Jökulsárlón. For hikers, a marked hiking trail between Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón is recommended as a scenic trip through unforgettable surroundings.

Reykjavik

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Reynisfjara black volcano beach on Iceland's South Coast is one of the most unique black sand beaches in the world. ... More look than touch, it was created by lava flowing into the ocean which cooled almost instantly as it touched the water.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall

Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249. The waterfall drops 60 m and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull.

Skógafoss

Skógafoss is a waterfall on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliff marking the former coastline. After the coastline had receded (it is now at a distance of about 5 kilometers from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland.

Strokkur geyser

Strokkur (Icelandic for "churn") is a fountain-type geyser located in a geothermal area beside the Hvítá River in Iceland in the southwest part of the country, east of Reykjavík. It typically erupts every 6–10 minutes. Its usual height is 15–20 meters (49–66 ft), although it can sometimes erupt up to 40 meters (130 ft) high.

Thingvellir National Park

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. It's known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. On the site are the Þingvellir Church and the ruins of old stone shelters. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of 2 tectonic plates, with rocky cliffs and fissures like the huge Almannagjá fault.

Itinerary

Day 1: Golden Circle main highlights

You will be picked up in the morning in Reykjavik.

The guide will drive you to The Thingvellir National Park where you can see the walk along the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Then you will go to the Geysir geothermal area and see the powerful eruption of Strokkur geyser.

The next stop will be at the most famous waterfall in Iceland – Gullfoss Waterfall. Enjoy its power and the scenic views of Hvita river canyon.

Then you will be driven to the hotel where you have dinner and relax. If the weather conditions allow, you will go to see the Northern light in the late evening.

Day 2: Jokulsarlon Iceberg Lagoon and Ice Caving

After breakfast in the morning, the guide will meet you at the hotel and you will go to explore the Vatnajokull National Park.

Vatnajokull is a popular tourist destination because of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon which became a lake when Breidamerkurjokull glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and then started to melt. The melting of the glacier led to the formation of many icebergs that break off from the glacier and float into the Atlantic ocean.

You will have also an opportunity to see the glacier from the inside. You will have an ice caving experience and will have enough time to explore the cave and admire its sky-blue vaults and take beautiful photos.

When the tour finishes, you will be driven to the hotel to relax and have dinner, and in the late evening, you will have the second attempt to enjoy the Northern light.

Day 3: The breathtaking South Coast

On the morning of the third day, the guide will meet you at the hotel and drive you to show the stunning beauty of the South Coast.

The first stop will be at the scenic Fjadrargljufur canyon and then you will go to the Eldhraun lava field which is considered to be the largest of its kind in the world and enjoy the fantastic landscapes.

Then you will head towards the next unique natural site – Reynisfjara black sand beach.

The next stop will be at Skógafoss Waterfall which is associated with many legends of the Vikings.

After the short hiking, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.

At last, you will admire the picturesque Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and go to Reykjavik.

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Amazing Iceland on 3-day tour to the South Coast, Golden Circle and Jokulsarlon Iceberg Lagoon