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Reykjavik Golden Circle & South Coast 3-Day Small Group Tour

4.2 / 5
12 reviews
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No cancellation
No cancellations, or refunds can be made
Depart from Reykjavik
Duration: 3 days
Guide language
English
Meet-up
Small group (1-18)

Itinerary

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Day 1 (3 days)

Meet-up09:00

1

Thingvellir National Park & more (Pass by)
Thingvellir National Park (Pass by)
Geysir Hot Springs (Pass by)
Gullfoss Waterfall lookout (Pass by)
Hekla (Pass by)
Seljalandsfoss (Pass by)

Hotel

Adventure Hotel Geirland

2 person(s) per room • Private bathroom

Day 2
2

Jökulsárlón (Glacier) & more (Pass by)
Jökulsárlón (Glacier) (Pass by)
Diamond Beach (Pass by)
Vatnajokull Glacier (Glacier hike & natural ice cave in winter) (Pass by)
Cave exploration
Svartifoss Waterfall (Hike in summer) (Pass by)

Hotel

Adventure Hotel Geirland

Day 3
3

Eldhraun lava field & more (Pass by)
Eldhraun lava field (Pass by)
Fjaðrárgljúfur (Pass by)
Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara (Pass by)
Eyjafjallajökull (Pass by)

Custom address16:00

Know before you go

What's included

  • Live tour guide: English
  • Transport: Minibus
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 2-night accommodation at, Adventure Hotel Geirland
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Highlights of the South Coast
  • Glacier & safety equipment
  • Ice Cave Experience (with Glacier Hike in winter)
  • Golden Circle tour (Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir)
  • Admission
  • Extra fees
  • Tax & discounts
  • Insurance

Before you book

Additional information

For Bus Tours

  • Routes may change due to weather or traffic conditions

Safety / High Risk Disclaimer

  • Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity

Other Reminders

  • Participants are advised to arrive in Iceland at least one day before the booked tour to avoid missing out the tour due to external factors (i.edelayed flight)
  • Most of the tour hotels are in remote locations ideal for Northern Lights viewing, and while sightings can’t be guaranteed due to their natural unpredictability, favorable conditions often bring this magical display—many hotels even offer a wake-up call upon request if the lights appear
  • Participants are guaranteed an accommodation at a nice country hotel in one of the most popular parts of Iceland. The hotels are all of the same standard and offer nice hotel rooms with made-up beds with private or shared bathrooms, depending on your booking
  • If you are a single traveler you’ll be roomed with another traveler of the same gender
  • While the difficulty level of the trek is easy, PWDs are recommended to assess their own ability to undertake this tour and to seek the advice of a physician before participating
  • The operator does offer rental service for the necessary gear; kindly contact +354 562 7000 for more information
  • When the ice caves are, however, inaccessible, we might arrange a glacier hike as an alternative. The ice cave chosen is subject to conditions each time. If the Crystal Ice Cave is inaccessible, we most likely will go to Katla Ice Cave

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
  • The following items are prohibited: alcohol

What to bring

  • Warm outdoor clothing including layers
  • Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Headwear
  • Scarves & gloves
  • Sturdy hiking boots for glacier hiking
  • Lightweight crampons (Ice spikes)

Vehicle & luggage info

  • Luggage allowance: 1 pieces of standard-sized luggages
  • Please limit the weight of baggage to a maximum of 20 kg

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • No cancellations, or refunds can be made

How to use

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Participants must be aged 8+ to participate in this activity
  • Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great
12 reviews
Guide
3.0
Itinerary
3.0
Quality of transfer
3.0
Value for money
3.0
(1) It was expected to depart at 9:00, and we were required to wait for the pick-up half an hour early. However, we did not get the bus until 9:18, and had to wait for nearly 45 minutes in the wind and snow. (2) The guide tries his best to take care of each group member and explains carefully. However, glacier hiking can only go outside, but different groups in the same car can go deeper. (3) I only stayed in Thingvellir National Park for 15 minutes, which was almost like I didn’t go there. (4) Spending a lot of time driving, most of the time at scenic spots was short. I didn’t go to Gullfoss, Sver Falls, and Edlau lava field. I also didn’t go to the canyons and volcanic landscapes due to weather changes. Overall, it was a relatively expensive trip, and what I got was far from what I expected.
This tour is worthwhile for those who don’t want to go through the hassle of driving in winter, with unfamiliar weather conditions. The guide / driver was professional and took great safety precautions of the tour.
1. The glacier trekking and ice cave itinerary are all on the second day, which is different from the introduction, please pay attention. Just look at the small ice cave on the glacier. Not seeing the "big" ice cave, is it misleading by the introduction? 2. Each attraction only stays for about 30-40 minutes, which is short and a little hurry. The driver said that working hours should not be too long, unlike the introduction. Every day from 9 to 18 o'clock. 3. It takes about 6-7 hours to drive to and from Reykjavik on the first and third days. The next day's ride is about 4 hours. 4. If you travel in winter, you can only participate in local tour. Our last day was a snowstorm. Fortunately, the driver had experience and came back safely. There is a risk of driving yourself. When you see a car skating off the road or the car is stuck in the snow, you can only wait for road rescue. 5. If it is summer, it is recommended to drive by car + one-day trip.
Wow such a great experience in Iceland ... whoever come to Iceland , should join this tour ... Love it ... and thank you our tour guide , bekky ...
Best trip ! I will definitely be back next time. Tour guide is cute, funny and friendly. Tour guide explain every trip and some history of every place we visited. We saw northern light too. Great experience.
Great journey Mr. driver gets along well with the group everyone have fun
The accommodation is clean, but there is not enough hot water to wash it quickly (about 5 minutes). The guide is very good !! However, some attractions did not go to the schedule.
The tour guides did their utmost to explain all the way. Unfortunately, I didn't understand. The hotel ca n’t do it for two consecutive nights. Some attractions on the itinerary did not go, such as the breioamer blue ice cave, the tongue town of Viking, submerged into the urban area, and only a stop. There is one more point of Yoda Cave.

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Operated byArctic Adventures
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More about Reykjavik Golden Circle & South Coast 3-Day Small Group Tour

Day One: the famous Golden Circle with Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss

The adventure begins with a pickup in Reykjavik before travelling along the famous Golden Circle route. The first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park. Rich in history and geology, Thingvellir is a must-visit destination in Iceland, where two tectonic plates are drifting apart and where the world’s oldest continuously operating parliament, Althingi, is located. From Thingvellir, participants continue to the spouting geysers at the Geysir Hot Spring area, where Strokkur Geysir erupts up to 25 meters into the air. The final highlight of the Golden Circle is the powerful waterfall of Gullfoss, or Golden Falls, roaring through a rugged canyon and plunging 32 meters. Travelling south towards the night’s accommodation, participants make stops at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, two spectacular and highly photogenic waterfalls

Day Two: South Coast with Reynisfjara, Glacier Lagoon, and Ice Cave visit

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, participants travel to the unique black sand beach of Reynisfjara, home to an impressive basalt column cave and the striking black basalt sea stacks of Reynisdrangar. The journey continues east through the charming village of Vik towards Vatnajokull National Park. Upon reaching the magical Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, participants can admire the lagoon filled with uniquely shaped icebergs drifting in a dreamlike procession, followed by a visit to the nearby Diamond Beach. The day concludes with an unforgettable ice cave adventure, exploring a natural ice cave and its breathtaking icy dome. Overnight accommodation is in the Skaftafell area, which, during winter and with favorable conditions, offers excellent opportunities for spotting the magical Northern Lights

Day three: All about glaciers

The final day offers a thrilling glacier hiking adventure. Accompanied by a certified glacier guide, participants explore one of Vatnajokull’s outlet glaciers while learning about the fascinating nature of Icelandic glaciers. Constantly moving and changing, the glacier creates unique formations such as crevasses and ice falls, which the guide will explain in detail. After the hike, participants board the bus for a scenic return journey to the capital, where the adventure concludes, arriving in Reykjavik between 16:00 and 19:00

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