Best of Iceland South Coast 3-day tour to Jokulsarlon and famous Blue Lagoon
Reykjavik
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Duration:
3 days
Activity Level:
Easy
Experience:
Adventure, Unesco, Family, Historical, Nature, Wildlife
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
Join this 3-day small-group tour from Reykjavik to the main Iceland highlights. Enjoy the nature of the South Coast and such must-visit destinations like Golden Circle with its three equally stunning locations, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon filled with icebergs with its astonishing beauty, Blue Lagoon with wonderful milky-blue water. Iceland's natural crown jewels await you!
What's included
- Professional licensed guide
- Reykjavik pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission tickets
- All fees and taxes
- 2 nights in hotels with breakfast
- Lunch, dinner and drinks (own expense)
- Personal Expenses
- Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are required
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Swimming suit for Blue Lagoon
Highlights
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland. The spa is located in a lava field near Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in a location favorable for geothermal power, and is supplied by water used in the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power station. The Blue Lagoon is approximately 20 km (12 mi) from Keflavík International Airport and is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland.
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.
Geysir
Geysir, sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in southwestern Iceland. It was the first geyser described in a printed source and the first known to modern Europeans. The English word geyser derives from Geysir. The name Geysir itself is derived from the Icelandic verb geysa the verb from Old Norse.
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.
Reynisdrangar
Reynisdrangar is basalt sea stacks situated under the mountain Reynisfjall near the village Vík í Mýrdal, southern Iceland which is framed by a black sand beach that was ranked in 1991 as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world.
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.
The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a tourist route in southern Iceland, covering about 300 kilometers (190 mi) looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. It is the area that contains most tours and travel-related activities in Iceland.
The three primary stops on the route are the Þingvellir National Park, the Gullfoss waterfall, and the geothermal area in Haukadalur, which contains the geysers Geysir and Strokkur. Though Geysir has been mostly dormant for many years, Strokkur continues to erupt every 5–10 minutes. Other stops include the Kerið volcanic crater, the town of Hveragerði, Skálholt cathedral, and the Nesjavellir and Hellisheiðarvirkjun geothermal power plants.
The name Golden Circle is a marketing term for the route, derived from the name of Gullfoss, which means "golden waterfall" in Icelandic.
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: Explore The Golden Circle 3 pearls: Thingvellir, Great Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall. Blue Lagoon visit in the evening
Start with Golden Circle Tour by visiting Thingvellir National Park. Continue to explore the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss waterfall.
Drive back to Reykjavik to take a shuttle to Blue Lagoon for relaxation. See Northern Lights over the lagoon if weather permits.
After the Blue Lagoon, return back to your accommodation in Reykjavik.
Day 2: Visit Iceland South Coast: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and Reynisfjara black beach
After pick up from your hotel in Reykjavik in the morning start your journey to one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Here you can walk almost under the waterfall.
Head to the next place – Skógafoss, one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. Continue driving along the coast to visit Reynisfjara with the famous black sand beach.
Drive to the town of Vík for an Overnight stay in the Vik area.
Day 3: Jokulsarlon Lagoon experience, spectacular coal-black Diamond Beach and Ice Cave visit
Start your third day with breakfast and head to explore Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach.
Next will be the natural ice cave visit with its divine frozen surroundings.
After the ice caving adventure head back towards Reykjavik where this wonderful 3-day tour ends.
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