2 Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier hike, Jokulsarlon lagoon & Northern Lights

Itinerary

Day 1: Introduction to The South Coast

Stop At: Troll Expeditions, Fiskislod 45-G, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
We start with pick up from Reykjavík, either your hotel or your closest bus stop.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
We head to the South and visit the powerful theatrics of Seljalandsfoss. Bring a raincoat and you'll be able to make the short hike behind the falls.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Tucked in a little gorge, the river Skógá tumbles down a 60 meter cliff before continuing down the landscape towards the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the gorge is a staircase that can take you up to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
We will hike an outlet glacier spawning from one of the largest glaciers in the country. After meeting out highly trained glacier guides and strapping on safety equipment you will hike on the ice for an hour and a half.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
Our journey on ice continues as we will experience the blue ice cave in Skaftafell. Your guide will share with you his expertise about the ice caves, allowing you to truly appreciate this amazing natural phenomenon.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a 2-3 star hotel with a private bathroom

Day 2: Travelling further east

Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Heading off day number 2 is Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a 200m deep lagoon fed by Breiðarmerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe's largest glacier. Enormous icebergs come from the glacier all year around so the lagoon is usually filled with ice that floats South. Try walking alongside the glacier lagoon enjoying the magnificent views.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
On the other side of the road the ice bergs 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 rocks in all shapes and sizes, sparkling like diamonds in the daylight.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
The Black Sand Beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in water and the cliffs of Dýrhóley are seen in the distance. This area of the South is also a paradise for bird lovers, as puffins and dozens of other unique species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime from June to August.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast buffet will be served in the morning
No accommodation included on this day.