4 Night 5 Days Iceland Multi Day Tour

On our second day, we will start with a pick-up from your accommodation and a scenic drive along the Ring Road through the fertile farmlands of the South Coast. We’ll pass through Selfoss, before taking a short break at Hvolsvollur. On one side of the road, you’ll be able to see the Atlantic Ocean and the Westman Islands on clear days. At the same time, inland you’ll have breathtaking views of mountains like Hekla and glaciers too. Soon, directly ahead down the road, you’ll see our next stop – Seljalandsfoss.

Seljalandsfoss & Gljufrabui Waterfalls

Here we will take you first to the “hidden” waterfall of Gljufrabui, which tumbles down into a concealed cave that many other visitors miss altogether. It’s a special feeling to be standing so close to a waterfall in this way. The glacial meltwaters here are running down off the side of Eyjafjallajokull, the volcano whose last eruption stopped air traffic for weeks in 2010, making Iceland famous all over the world. A few minutes away lies Seljalandsfoss, a much larger waterfall that gracefully plunges from a 60-meter-high cliff face into a deep-green pool. Seljalandsfoss has been featured in films and music videos, including one for Justin Bieber.

Skógafoss Waterfall

Just a few minutes drive away from Seljalandsfoss, the cliffs of Eyjafjallajokull offer yet more waterfalls at Irafoss and Arjanurfoss. These are more “hidden” waterfalls, often missed by other visitors to the South Coast, but we will show you how to find them. The next stage of our tour brings us to Skogafoss. This is one of the most recognized waterfalls in the world, featured in “Game of Thrones”, feature films, and music videos. Because it is south-facing, rainbows are a frequent sight here, as the 60-meter cascade of water produces a lot of mist and spray! Skogafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country, and it’s possible to climb a flight of stairs to the top of the falls to see it from there too. There is also a café here if you want to grab a snack.

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

After leaving Skogafoss, we will make our way to Solheimajokull, which translates as “Sun’s Home Glacier”. The Solheimajokull glacier is part of a much larger ice sheet in the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, and this is a tremendous opportunity to get a closer look at this natural marvel, crisscrossed with crevasses, ice tunnels, and fascinating glacial formations. You will have the opportunity of taking a hike on a blue-ice glacier for a 1.5-hour trip, accompanied by a qualified guide and with all the necessary safety equipment provided, including ropes, crampons, and helmets. If you don’t wish to take the glacier hike, you can relax and enjoy a leisurely look at the glacier and the surrounding area from a viewing point.

Black Sand Beach of Reynisfjara

Another exciting stop on the second day is a visit to the iconic black sand beach at Reynisfjara. Here, the dark volcanic sands are pounded continuously by crashing Atlantic waves, and beautiful basalt columns hug the cliffs. Your gaze will be drawn to the brooding rock formations that lie just beyond the shore – these are the Reynisdrangar, a collection of black rock sea stacks that make for a perfect picture. The stone arches of Dyrholaey can also be seen from here. Don’t go too close to the waves – they’re often much faster and stronger than you might expect!

Vik town

The last stop today will be at Vik – the southernmost point in Iceland and is often described as one of the prettiest villages to be found anywhere in the country. A beautiful church sits on a hill, overlooking the village and out to the Atlantic, where the Reynisdrangar and Dyrholaey rock formations can be seen too – we’ll take you to have a look from that vantage point. Unusually for a seaside village, there is no harbor at Vik, but there are colonies of Arctic terns and countless other seabirds in the summer, so keep an eye out for them.

After we leave Vik, we’ll pass through the Eldhraun lava field, a flat coastal plain filled with intriguing moss-covered lava formations as we make our way toward accommodation for the night.

Accommodation in the south: Hótel Smyrlabjörg or similar

Our third day will take you further east into the Vatnajokull National Park, which is home to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. But the tour does not end there. There are two more exciting stops at the picture-postcard Fjadrargljufur Canyon and Hofskirkja turf church.

Diamond Beach

After a well-deserved rest, now comes the highlight of our tour – Diamond Beach and the Glacier Lagoon at Jokulsarlon.

Diamond Beach gets its name from the glittering remnants of icebergs that have made their way to the Atlantic Ocean. On Diamond Beach, these fragments are then sculpted into wild and incredible shapes by the relentless wind and the mighty Atlantic waves. We will bring you here first so that you can get lots of fantastic photographs.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

A short drive away from Diamond Beach brings us to the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Here, gigantic multi-colored icebergs tear themselves from the Breidamerkurjokull glacier and crash into a 25-square-kilometer lake, before they slowly start making their way towards the sea.

Jokulsarlon truly is an astonishing place, featured in James Bond and Batman movies, and offers incredible images for your camera too. The view here is continually changing, as wind and tides gently move the bergs from one place to another. There’s a seal colony here, as well as flocks of seabirds to spot.

Here, you have an optional trip for a 45-minute amphibious boat tour on the glacier lagoon itself, sailing amongst the enormous icebergs, and looking out for the seals as they swim or bask on the beach.

Hofskirkja Church

Hofskirkja is thought to be the last turf church to be built in Iceland, dating back to 1884. Thick layers of turf lie on the roof of this church, surrounded by moss-covered burial mounds. Restored in the 1950s, it is still a practicing church to this day, made of a timber skeleton and stone slabs, but seemingly merging into the landscape around it. Very few turf churches have survived in Iceland, so this is a rare sight nowadays. The church is not open to the public, so this will be a quick stop for a photograph or two.

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Fjadrargljufur is a magnificent winding canyon that is about a hundred meters deep and nearly two kilometers long, made famous by being featured in a Justin Bieber music video and is now very popular with visitors as a result. It’s an extraordinarily beautiful place, and very fertile, covered in fragile moss and vegetation. The canyon was formed a few thousand years ago during a glacial period, leaving a snaking river behind it and this incredible spectacle too. We will bring you to this magical place for just under an hour.

After this wonderful day, we will take you back to the hotel in Reykjavík. Approx. arrival time to Reykjavik around 10:00 PM

Accommodation in Reykjavik: 4 stars hotel in Reykjavík

Thingvellir National Park

Your Golden Circle tour will start with a short drive from the city to Thingvellir National Park.

In this dramatic rift valley, the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart from each other along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge so that you can stand on two continents simultaneously!

Thingvellir was also Iceland’s first parliament. For hundreds of years, the Vikings of Iceland came here each summer for festivals and settled their disputes. The “Law Rock” and the “drowning pool” saw rough justice delivered for thieves and murderers!

Geysir

As we head deeper into Iceland, the next stop is Geysir, the most impressive sight in the Haukadalur “hot spring” area. Geysir is the Icelandic for “gush” and gave its name to all spouting hot springs.

Geysir doesn’t erupt very much now. But there is another gusher called Strokkur just a few meters away, which sends boiling fountains of water high into the sky every few minutes. Watch where you stand while you wait, or you might get a soaking!

Gullfoss Waterfalls

You’ll feel the power of Earth’s burning core and smell it in your nostrils too! Just a short distance further inland lies your next extraordinary encounter with Iceland’s natural marvels – the glorious waterfall we call Gullfoss.

The “Gold Falls” is a two-tier waterfall fueled by Langjokull, the second-largest glacier in Iceland. Millions of gallons of glacial meltwater crash down over 30 meters here into a steep-sided canyon. On sunny days, the sheets of spray generate gigantic rainbows that wrap around the waterfall.

Kerid Crater

After Gullfoss, your next stop will be the incredible multi-colored crater at Kerid. Only a few thousand years old, the volcanic rocks are still rich in iron deposits, turning the caldera a vivid crimson color.

There’s also an azure lake and blankets of soft green mosses too. That makes Kerid one of the brightest spots you’ll see anywhere in the country!

Sky Lagoon

As we return to the city, there is one more extraordinary experience to come, Icelanders love to bathe in geothermal hotpots, and now you can do the same at the Sky Lagoon.

This brand-new spa experience, located just outside Reykjavik, features an immense 250-foot-long heated infinity pool, a swim-up bar, and oceanfront views. You’ll enjoy two heavenly hours lapping up the luxury here at Sky Lagoon – the perfect way to end your Golden Circle experience. You are booked for the Sky Pass.

Nowhere else can you see so many natural marvels in one day? Rich in fascinating history and magnificent sights, this tour is your chance to experience Iceland at its best.

Accommodation in Reykjavik: 4 stars hotel in Reykjavík