Iceland - Golden Circle, South Coast & Highlands 4 Days

THE GOLDEN CIRCLE - JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON - SKAFTAFELL NATURE RESERVE - KATLA ICE CAVE - SOUTH COAST - LANDMANNALAUGAR

This 4-day tour will take you through the most fascinating attractions in Iceland. It will begin with Golden Circle, where we’ll visit Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, and Geysir. The second day is reserved for visiting mesmerizing Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Skaftafell Nature Reserve, where we’ll hike to the unique Svartifoss waterfall. We’ll see South Coast highlights on the third day, like Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Skógafoss Waterfall, and Eldhraun Lava Field. We’ll finalize our four-day tour with a fantastic hike through Landmannalaugar. The sights there are so fascinating that it almost feels surreal.

Highlights

• Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)

• Geysir Hot Springs

• Gullfoss Waterfall

• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

• Skógafoss Waterfall

• Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park

• Svartifoss Waterfall

• Jökulsarlón Glacier Lagoon

• Diamond Beach

• Katla Ice Cave Visit

• Landmannalaugar Hike

• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

itinerary & prices

Day 1 Reykjavik - Golden Circle
Pick-up information: Pick up is at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel or a nearby meeting point in Reykjavík. Picking everyone up can take up to 30 minutes. Your patience is much appreciated.

Our 4-day tour begins with the famous Golden Circle attractions: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss and Geysir. Thingvellir National Park is considered to be the birthplace of the Icelandic nation. It is where the first Icelandic parliament gathered in 930 CE. The whole area is a fantastic geological site between the splitting North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is worth seeing for anyone coming to Iceland who wants to understand this country better. Next, we'll head to Gullfoss, the Golden Falls, probably Iceland's most known and visited waterfall. The water of the Hvita river thrusting down the two stages is an impressive sight to see. Geysir is home to the most active hot spring in Iceland. Strokkur, which is Geysir's "little brother," erupts in boiling water every 5 to 10 minutes! After a day full of adventures, we'll spend the night near the small town called Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Day Highlights

• Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)

• Geysir hot spring area

• Gullfoss Waterfall

• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

• Hekla - Volcano Views (weather permitting)

• Vík Village

Included

• Guided Minibus Tour

• The Golden Circle (Geysir, Gullfoss and Þingvellir)

• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall & Vik Village

• One night at a hotel

Accommodation Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar

Day 2 Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafrll Nature Reserve
In the morning, we'll head towards the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach. The lagoon is filled with icebergs of various sizes and shapes that drift towards the Atlantic. Some of them are washed on the Diamond Beach and glitter-like crystals on the black sand. Then, we will hike to the nearby Svartifoss waterfall, one of the most unique waterfalls in Iceland and one of the most popular sights in the park. Our accommodation for the night will be at the Adventure Hotel Geirland.

Day Highlights

• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

• The Diamond Beach

• Vatnajokull Glacier

• Skaftafell Nature Reserve

• Svartifoss Waterfall

Included

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Guided Minibus Tour

• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

• Hike to Svartifoss Waterfall

• One night in a hotel

Accommodation Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar

Day 3 South Coast Signtseeing and Katla Ice Cave
After a delicious breakfast, we'll make our way through the magical South Coast of Iceland. If the road conditions allow it, we'll kick off our day with a small detour to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. Our next stop will be at the iconic Eldhraun lava field, where the powerful volcanic eruption once occurred. After this short stop, we'll go to Katla Ice Cave, the only ice cave that can be visited all year round. So, even if you come in the summer, you'll be able to experience what a real ice cave looks like. Since temperatures in the ice cave are below zero, we recommend you dress warmly. Next, we'll head to Reynisfjara Black Sand beach, where you can see the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in their full power. The waves here can be very unpredictable, so you'll have to be extra cautious here. After Reynisfjara, we'll visit the impressive 60-meter Skógafoss waterfall. There are 527 steps leading to the fantastic panoramic view from the top. After enjoying the day visiting South Coast, we'll get to the Hotel Hella for the night's rest.

Day Highlights

• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

• Eldhraun Lava Field

• Katla Ice Cave

• Reynisfjara Black Beach

• Skógafoss Waterfall

Included

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Guided minibus tour

• Visit sightseeing places (Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Reynisfjara Beach and Waterfalls)

• Guided Katla ice cave tour

• One night in a hotel

Accommodation Hotel Hella or similar

Day 4 Landmannalaugar Hike - Reykjavik 
After starting our day with a delicious breakfast, we will drive towards Landmannalaugar, where we will have our hiking experience in Landmannalaugar. The hiking trail is approximately 8-10 km, which will take around 4 hours to finish. This trail goes through the Laugahraun lava field, continuing to Vondugil Canyon, reaching up to Mt. Brennisteinsalda, a multicolored peak that is highly characteristic of the area. On our way back, we'll pass through the Graenagil Gorge, called Green Gorge in Icelandic because of its dominant green color. If there's enough time, we will climb to Blahnukur Volcano before finally soaking in the hot springs and enjoying the surroundings of Landmannalaugar.

We will arrive back in Reykjavik at around 9:00 pm.

Day Highlights

• Landmannalaugar hike

• Small group experience

• Brennisteinsalda mountain

• Hekla volcano

• Laugahraun lava fields

• Hot spring bathing

Included

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Guided Minibus Tour

• Hiking

• Landmannalaugar facility fees

• Bathing in a natural hot pool

• Guided Minibus Tour/Return to Reykjavik

Pick-up location list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, VonarstrætiBus pick up/drop off nr.4 – MiðbakkiBus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House)Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja ChurchBus pick up/drop off nr.9 – SnorrabrautBus pick up/drop off nr.12 – HöfðatorgBus pick up/drop off nr.15 – VesturbugtCabin Hótel – Borgartún 32Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 28Bus terminal - Skógarhlíð 10Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29Reykjavík Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels – Nauthólsvegur 52, 101 ReykjavíkKlettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14N1 Gas Station – ÁrtúnshöfðiDalur Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12Skarfabakki 312 Terminal (Pre-Booked Tours Pick Up).

Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.

INCLUSIONS

• Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík

• Guided Tours with English Speaking Guide

• Hotel Room with Private Bathroom for 3 nights

• Hotel Breakfasts

• Guided Minibus Tour

• Free WiFi on Board Your Bus

• Highlights of the South Coast & Golden Circle

• Bathing in Natural Hot Pool

• Landmannalaugar facilities fees

• Katla Ice Cave Visit

• Certified Glacier Guide

• All Necessary Equipment

EXCLUSIONS

• Lunch and inner

• International airfare

• Baggage porterage at airport/hotel

• Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)

• Swimsuit at the Blue Lagoon (rentals available)

• Round-trip transfers between airports and hotels

• Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in the itinerary

• Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm)

• Guaranteed late check-out

• Any service not specifically listed under "Included

WHAT TO BRING

• Warm outdoor clothing including layers

• Thermal underwear (top and bottom)

• Waterproof jacket and pants

• Headwear

• Scarves

• Gloves

• Sturdy hiking boots are essential for visiting ice cave

Important:

• If you do not choose the single supplement you will be paired in a twin room with another participant of the same gender.

• A minimum of 3 passengers is required to guarantee each departure

• Northern lights are dependent on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed

• We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice, due to road conditions

• Please advise us at booking time if you have food allergies or dietary preferences

Minimum age:

6 years.  We do not recommend escorted tours for children 5 years old and younger.

Remember to bring: Warm outdoor clothing includes layers, thermal underwear (top and bottom), a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, scarves, and gloves. Sturdy hiking boots are essential for glacier hiking since they are the only kind of footwear that fit ice crampons. Hiking boots for the hike to the ice cave can be rented in the booking process, we recommend renting in advance.

What if I don't own all of these clothing items? Don't worry, you can always rent sturdy hiking shoes, a waterproof jacket, and pants in the booking process. However, if you wish to rent extras for the whole duration of the tour then this must be added to your booking at least 48 hours before your tour starts.