South Iceland Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Arrival

Stop At: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Upon arrival, head through passport control, collect your bags and go through customs to the Arrival Hall. Airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange shared or private transfers.

Depending on your arrival time in Iceland, you might consider a visit to the Blue Lagoon on your way into Reykjavik. The Blue Lagoon entrance must be booked in advance, and we can assist with that.

Once in Reykjavik, check into your hotel. If you arrive early in the day, you might want to explore Reykjavik’s old town area, location of many museums and galleries. You might also enjoy visiting one of the city’s outdoor geothermal swimming pools where you can shake off your jetlag. In the after-noon you could take one of our day tours, such as whale watching or horseback riding, both bringing you close to Iceland’s nature and landscape.

Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Reykjavik

Day 2: Day 2: Reykjavik – South Coast

Stop At: Leidarendi Cave, Reykjavik Iceland
Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your driver-guide, who will brief you on the day’s excursion. Today you will be an explorer as well as a traveller! It’s important to know that your guide may adjust the itinerary to snow and weather conditions, to make sure each day is an adventure that shows you the best of the area at the time you are visiting.

All the activities planned are fun, but you are not required to take part. So don‘t worry if you don‘t feel up to it. The days will be really great with lots to see, so you‘ll still have a great time.

Once you leave the city limits, it won’t take long to reach remote areas. You’ll start the day with an easy caving expedition for those who are interested, into an ancient lava tube. These are created by volcanic eruptions and give a rare glimpse of how a volcano looks from the inside.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
After emerging from underground, drive along the South Shore using back roads and trails, enjoying the views of rugged coast and isolated farms.

Along the way you‘ll stop to view some of the beautiful waterfalls that decorate the South Shore such as the mighty Skogafoss waterfall. If conditions are just right, you might also visit a hidden waterfall, a local gem accessible only to small groups.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Black Sand Beach, Vikurbraut, Vik 870 Iceland
Then climb aboard the 4x4 vehicle again to explore a part of the region‘s famous black sand beaches.

At the end of the day you‘ll visit a secret natural wonder on the black sandy beach.

Spend the evening at the Hrifunes guesthouse, located on a cosy farm just on the edge of the highland wilderness. Hrifunes is far away from any light pollution, so if the weather conditions are right, there is a chance you could see northern lights

The hosts of Hrifunes, Haukur and Hadda, will make sure you have a comfortable stay. They serve home-made family-style dinners. Your guide, Ingimundur, will also join you for the meal. Dinner is an especially fun part of the day, with lots of chatting and laughter about the day spent together. Our past visitors have really enjoyed this experience and the opportunity to enjoy good food and get to know the other people on the trip better.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hrífunes Guesthouse

Day 3: Day 3: Vatnajokull National Park

Pass By: Eldhraun lava field, Iceland
After a hearty Icelandic breakfast, start the day by driving along the mountain road that crosses Eldhraun, a huge lava field created an eruption in the 18th century. Some historians believe this was a cause of the French Revolution (you’ll hear more about that during the tour)!

Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
Pass the huge cliffs at Lomagnupur with their incredible basalt columns, and enjoy some of the hidden gems the area has to offer. Continue to the Skaftafell area of Vatnajokull National Park. The entire national park covers about 14% of Iceland, making it one of the largest parks in Europe. Here you’ll don crampons and, with ice pick in hand, hike on the wonderous Svinafellsjokull glacier. During the hike you‘ll see amazing shapes in the ice and learn how glaciers are formed.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Afterwards, enjoy the famous Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with its colourful icebergs and lazy seals, and the picturesque Diamond Beach close by. Plenty of photo opportunities here!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vatnajokull, Iceland
If the period is right and weather and conditions on the ice are safe, you‘ll visit a natural ice cave on the South side of Vatnajokull glaciers. These ice caves appear and disappear according to the movements of the glacier. Some are very stable to visit, others are more difficult to reach and are more unstable. Some are quite unique while others look ordinary at first but become extraordinary in the right light and conditions. Expert glacier guides in the area will assess the conditions and see if there is any suitable ice cave to visit while you’re in the region.

After an exciting day of ice, icebergs and volcanic lava, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight at Hrifunes, your home away from home.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hrífunes Guesthouse

Day 4: Day 4: Hekla Volcano – Gullfoss – Geysir – Thingvellir

Pass By: Volcano Eyjafjallajokull, Selfoss Iceland
Enjoy another delicious Hrifunes breakfast. Then you‘re off again for another day‘s adventure in your trusty 4x4 SuperJeep.

Make your way towards the Golden Circle, passing through regions with views of volcanic mountains such as the famous Eyjafjallajokull (2010 eruption) and Mt. Hekla, Iceland’s most frequently erupting volcano.


Stop At: Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, Hvammsvegur, Fludir 845 Iceland
On the agenda today is a swim in the Secret Lagoon, a peaceful hot-spring fed lake. Created by local residents using the natural landscape and materials in 1891, it is Iceland’s oldest geothermal swimming pool. The water has natural minerals that soothe your skin. Surrounding the pool are tiny bubbling mud pots and a little geyser that erupts regularly. Watching these as you soak in the Secret Lagoon is a special experience.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
End the day visiting the three natural pearls that create the famous Golden Circle: First the big waterfall Gullfoss
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Next head to the spouting hot spring area of Geysir
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Pingvellir, Thingvellir 801 Iceland
And finally visit the beautiful Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir is the ancient location of Iceland’s first parliament, as well as the meeting point of two tectonic plates that divide Europe from North America. Your guide will bid you adieu with a taste of Iceland’s famous schnapps, brennivin, and a bit of fermented shark meat to go with it. It‘s a true Viking test and tastier than it sounds!
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Reykjavik

Day 5: Day 5: Departure

Pass By: Reykjanes Lighthouse, Baejarfell Hill, Reykjanesbaer Iceland
Breakfast at your hotel. Please note that this might be a light breakfast if you are taking an early morning departure flight. We recommend departing your hotel approximately 3 hours before departure time of the flight from Keflavik. Airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange shared or private transfers.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.