Frequently Asked Questions

Important Information

• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Difficulty: Easy
• Pickup in Reykjavík is between 08:30–09:00
• Accommodation includes a double/twin room with private bathroom and breakfast
• Solo travellers must book a Single Room Supplement
• Lunch and dinner are not included; stops are made where meals can be purchased
• Good hiking boots are required for the glacier hike
• Only small carry-on luggage or backpacks are included; additional luggage can be added when booking
• Optional activities may be changed or cancelled due to weather or safety conditions
• Return time to Reykjavík may vary depending on weather, road conditions and the itinerary

What to Bring

• Warm layers
• Windproof and waterproof clothing
• Good hiking boots
• Camera

Cancellation Policy

• 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before departure

Day 1 – The Golden Circle

Your 3-Day South Coast Iceland Tour begins with pickup in Reykjavík between 08:30 and 09:00.

Start your adventure at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Iceland’s first parliament was established. The park also sits along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Next, visit the Geysir geothermal area and watch Strokkur erupt before continuing to magnificent Gullfoss waterfall.

Finish the sightseeing with a visit to colourful Kerið volcanic crater before heading to your accommodation for the night.

Day 2 – South Coast & Glacier Hike

After breakfast, continue along Iceland’s spectacular South Coast.

First, visit Seljalandsfoss, where a pathway allows you to walk behind the waterfall when conditions permit. Nearby, discover hidden Gljúfrabúi waterfall.

Continue to powerful Skógafoss, dropping approximately 60 metres from the cliffs above.

Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

One of the biggest adventures of the tour comes next: a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull.

Your professional glacier guide provides the necessary safety equipment before leading you onto the ice. Explore the glacier landscape and see fascinating ice formations and crevasses along the way.

Hiking boots are mandatory for the glacier hike.

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Finish the day at spectacular Reynisfjara, famous for its black volcanic sand, basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.

Always follow your guide’s safety instructions and keep well away from the ocean, as powerful sneaker waves can occur at Reynisfjara.

Afterwards, continue to your countryside accommodation for the night.

Day 3 – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

Your final day takes you deeper into Southeast Iceland and Vatnajökull National Park.

Visit beautiful Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, a dramatic moss-covered gorge carved into the landscape.

You’ll also stop at Hofskirkja, a picturesque turf-roofed church. The church is not open to visitors, but there is time for a photo stop.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Continue to breathtaking Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where enormous icebergs break away from Breiðamerkurjökull and drift slowly towards the Atlantic Ocean.

During the summer season, you can add an optional 45-minute amphibious boat tour among the floating icebergs.

Diamond Beach

Just across from the lagoon lies Diamond Beach.

Here, pieces of glacier ice wash onto the black volcanic shore, creating one of Iceland’s most remarkable landscapes.

After exploring the area, begin the journey back towards Reykjavík, with a stop in Vík along the way.

Nice Travel currently states an estimated arrival in Reykjavík at around 20:00, depending on weather and road conditions