2 Day Golden Circle and South Coast Highlights

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a two-day winter adventure, exploring Iceland's famed landscapes in a small group. Witness erupting geysers, majestic waterfalls, and striking black sand beaches. Enjoy comfortable minibus travel and cozy overnight stays.

What's Included

Breakfast
Food & drinks (except breakfast at the hotels)
Solo travelers without the Single Supplement will share a same-gender twin room.

Meeting and pickup

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

Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    The Golden Circle

    5 stops
  • 1
    Pingvellir National Park

    he journey begins in Reykjavik with a pick-up around 8:50 AM from your selected location. The first destination is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for the visible tectonic rift where the North American and Eurasian plates meet, offering opportunities for walking exploration. This location also holds significant historical importance as the founding site of the Icelandic Parliament, the Althingi, in 930 AD.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Geysir

    Following the visit to Thingvellir, the tour continues to the Geysir Hot Spring Area, where you'll witness the dynamic geothermal activity, most notably the Strokkur geyser, which regularly erupts, sending boiling water up to 130 feet (40 meters) into the air every few minutes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gullfoss

    The Golden Circle tour concludes with a visit to Gullfoss, the "Golden Waterfall," a site that truly lives up to its name. The 104-foot (32-meter) waterfall, already a captivating sight, is further enhanced by the dramatic canyon that surrounds it, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kerid Crater

    s an added highlight to the tour, a visit to Kerid Crater is included, a remarkable natural formation resulting from a collapsed volcano. The crater features a striking blue lake nestled within its depths, contrasted by the vibrant red walls that encircle it, creating an almost eye-like appearance. Visitors have the option to admire this stunning vista from the crater's rim, or to descend and experience the view from the water's edge.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Selfoss

    The day concludes with an overnight stay in Selfoss, the largest town in the South Coast region, notable for its connection of two scenic areas by a single suspension bridge.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    South Coast Region

    6 stops
  • 6
    Skogafoss

    Following breakfast at the hotel, the South Coast expedition commences with a visit to the impressive Skógafoss Waterfall. For those preferring an elevated perspective, a nearby cliff offers an alternative viewpoint to the ground-level experience of the 196-foot (60-meter) cascade. The waterfall's mist, interacting with sunlight, often produces vibrant rainbows.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Solheimajokull Glacier

    The journey continues with a stop at Sólheimajökull Glacier, an outlet glacier of Myrdalsjokull. Here, visitors can walk along the glacier's edges and observe the stunning ice formations that characterize this frozen landscape.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Reynisfjara Beach

    The tour then proceeds to the southernmost point of the region, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. The beach's stark black sands provide a striking contrast to the blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. This dramatic landscape is further defined by towering natural features: to the west, the 400-foot (120-meter) high Dyrhólaey promontory, and to the east, the Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks, which rise 217 feet (66 meters) from the ocean's surface.

    55 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Vik

    A short distance away, the tour will visit the village of Vik, known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs, mountains, beaches, and the expansive Atlantic Ocean.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Dyrholaey

    The itinerary continues with a visit to Dyrhólaey's iconic stone arch, a natural wonder sculpted by centuries of relentless ocean waves. This location offers truly unforgettable views of Iceland's dramatic and rugged coastline.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Seljalandsfoss

    The South Coast exploration concludes with a visit to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, a slender cascade that, despite its narrow flow, creates a magnificent spectacle as it plunges from a high cliff. A path encircling the waterfall offers the unique opportunity to walk behind the falling water, though, contrary to any adventurous expectations, no hidden treasures await.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Arctic Adventures

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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