Private

Northern Lights & Ice Cave Adventure

2 days packed with the best winter attractions, glaciers, ice cave &northern lights, along the South Coast of Iceland.

Tour code: IMG512

Northern Lights & Ice Cave Adventure

Discover the Wonderful Winter Highlights of the South Coast

You do not need to spend a long time in Iceland to discover the great diversity of its natural wonders. In only two days, your expert guide will take your small group to many of the country's highlights, including the renowned Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, the Diamond Beach, the majestic glaciers of the South Coast(Vatnajokull and Mýrdalsjokull), the black beaches and the beautiful waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. On top of the stunning scenery, you will experience an exciting Glacier Walk with an Ice Cave exploration on Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. We spend the night at a brand new 4-star hotel, the only in the region. Its countryside location is the perfect spot to experience the Northern Lights!

Tour Overview

  • Pickup

    Included

  • Group size

    Up to 16 participants

  • Language

    English

  • Accommodation

    Hotel

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

    Difficulty

    Accessible to all those in good health, who are doing some sport regularly, and who are used to all-terrain walks. 4-6 hours walk per day, without much carrying.

  • Availability

    Oct - Mar

  • Duration

    2 days

  • 10

    Minimum age:

    10 yrs

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Tour Highlights

Included

  • Experienced and qualified guide
  • Accommodation at 4 star hotel Glacier Lagoon in double/twin rooms with breakfast
  • Transportation in 4x4 minibus
  • Ice cave tour and glacier walk

Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Optional Extras

  • Single room (single travelers and groups with odd numbers must choose the singe supplement option during the booking process)
  • Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour

Tour Map and Itinerary

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Northern Lights & Ice Cave Adventure

MAP & ITINERARY

Day 1

South Coast with Glacier Walk and Ice Cave exploration

After your driver guide picks you up at your accommodations in Reykjavík, you will be whisked out of the capital and headed east towards the picturesque south coast. The further east we get the more stunning the scenery becomes. Numerous waterfalls tumble down from steep cliffs and giant glaciers and vast black deserts form sharp contrast. We stop at the picturesque little village of Vík at the foot of the ice cap Mýrdalsjökull and we will go on an exciting glacier walk and explore an ice cave before reaching our luxurious 4-star hotel in time for dinner (not included). In the evening we will be on the lookout for the magical lights of the winter sky, the Aurora Borealis, hoping they will make an appearance for us.

Day 2

Icebergs, Black Beaches, Plane Wreck

After breakfast we continue further east to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon filled with huge floating icebergs that have broken off from the glacier. Here we also get to see the diamond beach where icebergs appear as diamonds on the black sand beach. After having admired this spectacle of ice and water we will. In the afternoon we start our journey back to Reykjavik. On the way we take time to ramble along the black beach of Reynisfjara, being aware of the huge and powerful waves of the Atlantic Ocean, take a picture of the famous plane wreck and to take a close look at the beautiful waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss before returning to Reykjavik in late afternoon/early evening.

Please note that due to unpredictable weather conditions during winter, the itinerary of this tour might be reversed or changed. Ice Cave visits and Glacier walks are sensitive to weather conditions and can be replaced with other activities if needed. While it is our goal to deliver the best tour experience possible, the safety of our passengers is always our priority. 

Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore can sightings not be guaranteed

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
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Practical Information

To see the Northern Lights you need solar activity, clear skies and darkness. The first two we cannot control but our darkest months are September to March and therefore your best change too see them is during that period.

It is no problem to check if a triple room is available for you during your tour. Please send us an email to [email protected] to check availability.

We recommend that you bring one piece of luggage per person. We recommend that you bring að soft duffel bag, since they are easier to stack in the vehicle.

Should you have any questions regarding this equipment list or the equipment on our tours feel free to contact [email protected].

  • Light hiking boots.
  • Thermal underwear – Wool or synthetic. 
  • Wind and waterproof jacket and pants.
  • Hiking pants.
  • Gloves.
  • Warm socks.
  • Warm hat.
  • Extra warm jacket / parka for cold days (winter).
  • Small backpack for clothes and items used during the day – 20L (1200 cu in).
  • Sunglasses and sun protection (summer & spring). 
  • Water bottle. 
  • Casual clothes / change of clothes.
  • Prescription medication and other personal health items.
  • Toiletries; Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap etc.
  • Swim suit (depends on tour).
  • Walking pole(s). 
  • Sun/rain Hat or a Cap. 
  • Camera, spare batteries and a memory card or films.