2-Day Tour: Blue Ice Cave, Jokulsarlon, Black Beach, and Waterfalls
Overview
Inclusions
- All activities
- Free Wi-Fi on bus
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus with USB chargers next to every seat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Reykjavik)
- Professional guide
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
What to expect
Day 1: South Coast Waterfalls & Black Beach
Pass By: Hveragerdi, Hveragerdi, South Region
On the first day you will depart from Reykjavík. You will drive along Route 1 passing through small towns and enjoying the beauty of the Icelandic countryside. You will pass by famous town of Hveragerði, famous for the greenhouses and the “Hot River” of Reykjadalur, sitting in a rift valley between the two continental plates of Eurasia and America.
Pass By: Selfoss, Selfoss, South Region
Selfoss is the largest town and the capital of South Iceland
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hvolsvollur 861 Iceland
You’ll be able to experience this waterfall right up close as it crashes off the side of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano from a height of 60 meters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gljufrabui Waterfalls, Porsmarkurvegur, Skogar 861 Iceland
A hidden waterfall, which most visitors miss. We’ll tell you where to find it!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Írafoss, 3XQV+38H, 805 Úlfljótsvatn, Iceland
A private waterfall , that not everyone have access to
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Volcano Eyjafjallajokull, Selfoss Iceland
Remember to ask your guide all about the colossal eruption here back in 2010, which made Iceland famous all around the world!
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Skogafoss is one of the most iconic waterfalls in the world, and even featured in “Game of Thrones”. Because of its south-facing position, it is often covered in rainbows as the 60-meter cascade of water produces a lot of spray! Skogafoss is one of the most popular sights in the country and it’s possible to climb to the top of the falls to see it from there too
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Solheimajokull is part of one of the largest glaciers in the country, Myrdalsjokull. Enjoy the raw views around and get as close as possible to the glacier cap.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Dyrholaey, Vik Iceland
The stone sea arches of Dyrholaey can also be seen in the distance from Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
It is now time to visit the world-famous black sand beach at Reynisfjara, where beautifully-shaped basalt columns hug the cliffs, volcanic sands are pounded by powerful Atlantic waves and the starkly shaped sea stacks of the Reynisdrangar tower just offshore
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight on the South Coast in a hotel with private bathroom.
Day 2: Glacier Lagoon & Blue Ice Cave
Stop At: Vik, Vik, South Region
The second day starts with short stop in Vík Village that offers stunning views over Black Sand Beach and hills surrounding this small settlement
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Eldhraun Lava Field, 9cm3mvg5+qm Prvh+35 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Island, Kirkjubaejarklaustur Iceland
A barren and desolate wasteland filled with moss-covered lava formations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hofskirkja Church, Hof Road, Hof Iceland
Hofskirkja was the last church of this type to be built in Iceland, dating back to the 19th century. Deep layers of turf make up the roof of the church here, which is also surrounded by moss-covered burial mounds
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is truly an extraordinary place, a bucket-list location featured in several Hollywood movies, but also very peaceful and tranquil too. The scenery is stunning, and always changing too, as wind and tides pull the icebergs in different directions all the time. Here you can also spot seals swimming around the ice chunks or resting on surrounding beaches
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Fellsfjara, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
Just a few hundred yards away from the Glacier Lagoon you will see the Diamond Beach, that gets its name from the countless sparkling fragments of multi-colored icebergs found here. They are slowly being sculpted into fantastic shapes by the wind and the waves on this black sand Atlantic beach.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vatnajokull National Park, Vatnajokull National Park, East Region
Last but no least - the true highlight of this tour awaits you! Blue Ice Cave expeditions starts with superjeep ride towards natural ice cave. The Blue Ice Cave really shows the tremendous forces of Icelandic nature, as they are formed naturally in glaciers when fresh water freezes in the plunging winter temperatures. New caves are created every year as the glaciers freeze and melt and refreeze into different shapes. It’s a memorable sight to see, with fabulously different ice formations in a range of striking colors. Our local guides will take you to the most beautiful blue ice caves to be found here. Once you’ve been there, that single blue ice cave might never exist again, so this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
After we have made our way from the Blue Ice Cave back to Jokulsarlon, we’ll return to the capital city, with a rest stop in Vik along the way for refreshments.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Only small carry on luggage such as backpacks are possible.
- Please check with your hotel if they can store your luggage during the tour if you are staying again at the same hotel after the tour. Otherwise you can use luggage lockers that are located in the center Reykjavík.
- We can also offer you to store your luggage for free at NiceTravel office, located in Fiskislóð 45, Space M.
- To avoid any delays on departure luggage must be in storage before pick up time.
- It can happen that the ice caving tour is cancelled because of weather and/or safety reasons. Then we will find other activities when possible, and refund the price difference. We reserve the right to change the order of the activities and sightseeing of the itinerary.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Recommended to wear warm and waterproof clothes and good hiking shoes
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Covid-19 tests are mandatory on arrival to Iceland.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Very enjoyable trip. We covered almost all main spots, and saw the northern light fortunately. Housing was nice. Our guide Gulli was an interesting person and told us a lot about Iceland. Excellent driving skill and very helpful.
Very enjoyable trip. We covered almost all main spots, and saw the northern light fortunately. Housing was nice. Our guide Gulli was an interesting person and told us a lot about Iceland. Excellent driving skill and very helpful.Nicetravel To celebrate our 17th anniversary, my wife booked a 2 day south coast tour. It turned out to be one of the greatest adventures of our lives thanks to the awesome folks at Nicetravel! Spending two days seeing the most majestic natural scenery imaginable was an unforgettable experience....
Nicetravel To celebrate our 17th anniversary, my wife booked a 2 day south coast tour. It turned out to be one of the greatest adventures of our lives thanks to the awesome folks at Nicetravel! Spending two days seeing the most majestic natural scenery imaginable was an unforgettable experience. Every single aspect of our dream vacation to The Land of Fire and Ice exceeded our expectations. The most profound and memorable part of the journey were the people that we were fortunate enough to meet along the way. Christina, our guide, was an absolute gem. Her knowledge of the land and culture of Iceland was unparalleled. She answered every conceiveable question before we had the chance to ask. Her impressive resume as a guide, a boat pilot, and a search and rescue diver convinced us that we were in good hands. We couldn't help but smile whenever we caught her humming Indiana Jones' theme song while driving through mini blizzards...it seemed so appropriate. She's an excellent driver, extremely funny, and very professional. She (like everything else about this journey) was absolutely perfect. As an additional after dinner treat, we met a fellow Nicetravel guide named Eythor. He was a consummate gentleman: charming, polished, and passionate about sharing his world with a bunch of wide-eyed tourists. The engaging conversation could have easily carried us into the wee hours, but we all knew we had to get some rest for the next day of exploring. I cannot express the impact that the wonderful souls we met in Iceland has had on my life. It's taken me a few days to process all of my emotions so I that I could write this review. I wouldn't change a single thing about this vacation. Nicetravel made our dreams come true and we will cherish the memories and friendships that we made on this journey forever. Thank you all so very much!!!This trip is a must do! Amazing scenery and the small group is the perfect size. We had Gulli and he was great. The pace of the tour was great and amazing sites. It was nice having wifi and USB ports at each seat in the van. Nice Travels does a great job with all their tours.
This trip is a must do! Amazing scenery and the small group is the perfect size. We had Gulli and he was great. The pace of the tour was great and amazing sites. It was nice having wifi and USB ports at each seat in the van. Nice Travels does a great job with all their tours.We had an amazing tour around ones of the best sites in south Iceland in two days. Fortunately weather was amazing and the landscapes were breathtaking. Particularly, the ice cave and glacier lagoon were incredibly beautiful. Nikola the guide is truly professional and an entertainer. She shared s...
We had an amazing tour around ones of the best sites in south Iceland in two days. Fortunately weather was amazing and the landscapes were breathtaking. Particularly, the ice cave and glacier lagoon were incredibly beautiful. Nikola the guide is truly professional and an entertainer. She shared so many interesting and funny stories about the areas and history. It was definitely her who made our tour unforgettable. Thank you so very much, Nikola. We were so lucky to have you as our guide.Just finished this 2-day tour with guide Gulli and it was incredible and worth every Euro! Nice Travel is very organised and responsive and any questions we had, they were quick to respond to. The trip ran like clockwork in a new Mercedes comfortable van. The drives are fairly long but divid...
Just finished this 2-day tour with guide Gulli and it was incredible and worth every Euro! Nice Travel is very organised and responsive and any questions we had, they were quick to respond to. The trip ran like clockwork in a new Mercedes comfortable van. The drives are fairly long but divided with various sights and didn't feel too bad. The waterfalls are impressive, the beaches interesting and the blue ice caves...... breathtaking. I hesitated before booking this but I am so glad we got to experience this magic - do not think twice .... book now! And don't forget to tip your driver!This 2 days tour includes Blue Ice Cave, Black Beach, and Diamond Beach and so on, you even have a chance to see the northern light at the first night. I recommend it 100%. Not only because their perfect services and great price, but also the best guide Christina. She is full of energy, and super...
This 2 days tour includes Blue Ice Cave, Black Beach, and Diamond Beach and so on, you even have a chance to see the northern light at the first night. I recommend it 100%. Not only because their perfect services and great price, but also the best guide Christina. She is full of energy, and super nice and kind, we were so happy during this 2 days with her. We really had a great time in Iceland!!