Encounter the best of South Iceland on this exciting two-day small group adventure. South Iceland is known for its stunning other-worldly beauty and exciting natural encounters, and this tour will introduce you to its most popular sites. Visit the graceful cascade of Seljalandsfoss waterfall and wander the famous beaches of Reynisfjara, admiring the striking Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks rising from the ocean. Explore Europe's largest National Park, enjoying its ample hiking and walking trails. Step into the blue beauty of Vatnajökull natural ice cave. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled upward for the elusive Northern Lights. This tour is ideal for those short on time but interested in getting the most out of their encounter in South Iceland.
Highlights
Experience stunning beauty of South Iceland
Explore the natural beauty of Vatnajökull ice cave
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Be ready by 09:00 am for pick-up from your hotel or chosen meeting point in Reykjavík. This two-day tour takes you south and east, starting with stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, offering unique experiences like walking behind Seljalandsfoss. Drive past picturesque landscapes to Reynisfjara black beach and the charming town of Vík. Enjoy the evening at your accommodation and watch for the northern lights if the conditions allow, especially near the Vatnajökull glacier.
Adventure Hotel Hof
Day 2: Land of Ice
1 Breakfast
Today, explore the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier with a guide, visiting the famous Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach. Marvel at the majestic icebergs and capture the stunning scenery known for its appearances in blockbuster movies. Depending on the season, venture into an ice cave, either the Crystal Ice Cave or Katla Ice Cave, for a unique experience. Watch for the Northern Lights on your way back to Reykjavík, arriving around 9:00 pm.
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Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
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6 hours ago
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
7 hours ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
22 hours ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
5 days ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
6 days ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.