Blue Ice Cave, Jokulsarlon, Black Beach 2-Day Tour

Itinerary

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, Pjoovegur Hamragarðar farm along the road, east of Markarfljót., 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, 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. Keep your head up for Northern Light very likely appearing in the area.

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:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.