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2-Day Summer Mini Bus Tour – South Coast, Glacier Lagoon and Katla Ice Cave Guided Tour

Explore the magnificent sights of the South shore of Iceland. This 2-day guided tour takes you on an incredible adventure you won’t forget. You get to see amazing waterfalls and stunning black sand beaches with jaw-dropping rock formations. The sight of the largest glacier in Europe will leave you in awe, and you even have the chance to visit the majestic Katla Ice Cave! And last but not least, finish the tour by exploring the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach, a true gem of Icelandic nature.

During the summer months (from April to October), we’ll visit the Ice Cave Under the Volcano. If it’s inaccessible, we’ll do a glacier hike instead.

This guided South Coast tour is operated by one of our reliable partners.

Highlights
  • Seljalandsfoss waterfall
  • Skógafoss waterfall
  • Katla Ice Cave guided tour
  • Jökulsárlón, the Glacier Lagoon
  • Diamond Beach
  • Reynisfjara, the Black Sand Beach
Good to know
  • Available from April to October
  • Pickup time – 09:00 am
  • Difficulty – Easy to moderate
  • Group size – 18
  • Minimum age – Minimum age is 6 years old for the ice cave tour. If children under those ages are on the tour, then an adult needs to stay with them while others do these activities.
  • You should bring: warm clothes (first layer), waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer), hiking boots (available for rent) and a positive mindset!
  • Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions.
  • For multi-day tours, every participant is permitted to carry a small backpack and one piece of luggage weighing up to 20 kg (44 lbs). In case you have additional or heavier luggage, it’s essential to reserve storage for the extra baggage before your arrival. It can be added as an extra fee at the time of booking and is non-refundable upon payment in all cases.
  • Customers traveling on their own will receive a single room. Reservations for 2 people will be allocated a double room. 
  • Pick-up is available directly from your hotel or from designated locations in Reykjavík that can be found here: https://busstop.is/. It‘s not available from Keflavik airport or outside of the greater capital area.

Tour Code

SD-15

Season

Summer (April to October)

Travel Style

Guided Bus Tour

Duration

2 Days / 1 Night

Location

from Reykjavík

Accessibility

Not Recommended

Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Small group
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Glacier equipment: helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe
  • One night accommodation in a "Comfort" hotel with breakfast and private bathroom

Not Included

  • Lunch & dinner
Day 1 | Magnificent waterfalls and awe-inspiring black beach
You will be picked up at 9:00 AM from one of the designated locations in Reykjavík, which can be found >here<. Soon enough you‘ll be on your way to explore the wonderful South Coast of Iceland. After making your way through the mountainous road to Hveragerði and admiring its geothermally active surroundings, you‘ll be getting closer to the first stop of your tour – the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. It‘s the waterfall that it‘s possible to walk behind if the conditions are favorable. Bear in mind that it‘s quite a damp walk so remember to wear a waterproof outer layer! The next stop you‘ll be making is the Skógafoss waterfall, a huge one located just by the main road. It‘s 60m high and 25m wide and it‘s not rare to see a sparkly rainbow reflecting in the mist.
The next spot you‘ll be visiting is the famous Reynisfjara, the Black Sand Beach. It‘s located in breathtaking surroundings amongst dramatic basalt cliffs, rocky sea stacks, and sinister waves. The tour continues through the charming small town of Vík on your way to your accommodation. Throughout the entire day, you can expect to see breathtaking landscapes consisting of vast lava fields, waterfalls, black sands and glacier tongues. After an adventurous day, you will be on your way to your accommodation for the night in the Southeast.
Day Highlights: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skógafoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara, the Black Beach, Village of Vik
Day 2 | Majestic glacier lagoon and breathtaking ice cave
The first stop on the second day of your exploration is Jökulsárlón, the famous glacier lagoon. It‘s 200m deep and the view of the icebergs floating on its surface is breathtaking. They‘re constantly moving and breaking off the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, which is an outlet of the biggest glacier in Europe – Vatnajökull. The view gets even more magical during wintertime when the sun stays low on the horizon for the whole day. Just on the opposite side of the road, you‘ll be headed to the so-called Diamond Beach. The icebergs from the glacier lagoon move towards the ocean and once they reach it, they‘re quickly thrown back to the shore broken into smaller pieces.
Next, you will be up to the highlight of the whole tour – you‘ll get to explore the amazing Katla Ice Cave! You‘ll be led by an experienced guide who‘ll be sharing his vast knowledge about this natural wonder. The ice formations are breathtaking and it‘s one of those sights that are going to stay with you for a long time. After two days packed with activities and richer in experience, you‘ll be headed back to Reykjavik.
Day Highlights: Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, the Diamond Beach, Katla Ice Cave exploration
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