3-Day Private Golden Circle, South Coast & Diamond Beach Tour

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This private 3-day tour combines Iceland’s Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach in one flexible journey. Traveling over several days allows you to explore much more of South Iceland without rushing back to Reykjavík each evening.

Travel with your own private driver-guide and vehicle, with time for scenic stops, photos and optional detours along the way. The itinerary can be adjusted to your interests, weather conditions and available time.

Optional experiences such as geothermal lagoons, glacier lagoon boat tours, an ice cave tour or an ATV ride to the DC-3 plane wreck can also be added to make the trip more personal.

We’re happy to help with hotel recommendations and planning optional activities along the route after booking.

What's Included

Private 3-day tour for your group only
Wi-Fi onboard when available
Pickup from Reykjavík
USB charging when available
All parking fees and local taxes
Keflavík Airport pickup when selected
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Private vehicle for all 3 days
Flexible itinerary and optional scenic stops
Accommodation for 2 nights
Food and drinks
Geothermal lagoon admission tickets
Optional activities and paid attractions
Glacier Lagoon boat tour tickets
Ice cave tour
ATV / DC-3 Plane Wreck activity
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup location depends on the selected tour option. Reykjavík pickup is available from hotels and accommodations. For the Keflavík option, your driver will meet you at Keflavík International Airport or your accommodation in the Keflavík area.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1 - Golden Circle

    7 stops
  • 1
    Pingvellir National Park

    Explore one of Iceland’s most important historic and geological sites, located between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Efstidalur II

    Optional stop at a family-run Icelandic farm to enjoy locally made ice cream and experience the farm atmosphere.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bruarfoss Waterfall

    Visit picturesque Brúarfoss, famous for its striking blue water flowing through dark volcanic rock.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gullfoss

    See one of Iceland’s most powerful and famous waterfalls as the Hvítá River drops into a dramatic canyon.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Geysir

    Explore the geothermal area and watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes. Time is provided for a lunch break.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Fridheimar

    Optional visit to a geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes are grown year-round using Icelandic geothermal energy.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Kerid Crater

    Visit the colorful Kerið volcanic crater, known for its red slopes and blue-green crater lake.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2 - South Coast

    7 stops
  • 8
    Rutshellir Cave

    Visit a historic man-made cave built into the rock beneath the mountains of South Iceland.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Skogafoss

    Experience one of Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls, with a powerful 60-meter drop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Kvernufoss

    Walk into a quiet canyon to discover Kvernufoss, a scenic waterfall hidden just outside Skógar.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Dyrholaey

    Enjoy panoramic coastal views from Dyrhólaey. During summer, the area is also known for seasonal puffin sightings.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Reynisfjara Beach

    Explore the famous volcanic beach with basalt columns, powerful Atlantic waves and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Vik

    Stop at Vík Church for panoramic views over the village and coastline, followed by time for lunch.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Eldhraun Lava Field

    Optional scenic stop among the vast moss-covered lava fields created by one of Iceland’s historic volcanic eruptions.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3 - Glacier Lagoon & Return to Reykjavík

    6 stops
  • 15
    Glacier Lagoon

    See floating icebergs beneath Vatnajökull at Iceland’s famous glacier lagoon.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Diamond Beach

    Walk along the black sand shoreline where pieces of glacial ice wash ashore from Jökulsárlón.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Fjadrargljufur Canyon

    Visit a dramatic winding canyon carved deep into the Icelandic landscape.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Vik

    Stop in Vík for lunch during the return journey toward Reykjavík.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Seljalandsfoss

    Visit one of Iceland’s most recognizable waterfalls. When conditions allow, you can walk behind the falling water.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Gljufrabui Waterfalls

    Optional visit to a hidden waterfall inside a narrow canyon near Seljalandsfoss.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by North Escape

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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