2 Day Summer Minibus Tour: South Coast, Glacier Hike & Jokulsarlon
About This Tour
Discover some of Iceland’s most dramatic natural scenery on this 2-day small-group minibus tour along the South Coast. Travel from Reykjavík past powerful water...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón, Vatnajökull National Park · Languages: English
Know before you go: Age limit for Glacier Hike is 8 years old.; Food: We stop at locations like gas stations and small shops where you will be able to buy snacks/sandwiches and drinks.; At lunch time we will also stop at locations where you will find warm lunch options.; For dinner, all hotels have restaurants, so you can choose if you’d like to have dinner there.; Vegan or vegetarian options are offered almost everywhere.
About Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
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What's Included
- Driver guide, pick-up and drop-off from in Reykjavik capital area
- Small group experience
- Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
- Accommodation:1 night accommodation with a private bathroom
- Meals:1 Breakfast
- Included activities and equipment:Jökulsárlón Amphibian Boat Ride3 hours glacier Hike with a certified guideGlacier equipment: Helmet, Harness, Crampons, and Ice Axe
Not Included
- Flights
- Lunch and dinner not included
- Pick up outside of Reykjavik capital area.
- Single room Supplement Fee (Mandatory for Single Travelers)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Seljalandsfoss We will pay a visit to the powerful guardians of the southern highlands, the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and the lesser known Gljúfrabúi which is partially hidden behind an enormous cliff whose dominant presence lends impressive atmosphere to the scenery. First stop: 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! Skógafoss 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 high cliff before continuing down the banks towards the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the gorge, a staircase can take you to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views. If the sky is clear you might see Vestmannaeyjar on the horizon. Glacier Hike in Skaftafell We will hike an outlet glacier spawning from the largest glacier in the country, Vatnajökull. A spectacular experience and an 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 Batman Begins, Game of Thrones.
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2Day 02
The Glacier Lagoon - Jökulsárlón First stop on day two is the glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón. 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 towards the Atlantic Ocean. Diamond Beach 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. The Black Sand Beach - Reynisfjara Next up is the black beach of Reynisfjara, iconic for its perfectly shaped hexagonal basalt columns and smooth black boulders. There, the Atlantic ocean crashes on land in large, powerful waves, that tend to act innocent until they rush unexpectedly onto land with a roar and a hiss, threatening to yank the legs from under whoever is in their way. Looming ver the beach are the great Reynisdrangar rock formations, patient giants of the olden days, guardians of the coast.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
