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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Jokulsarlon and South Coast Tour with Overnight Stay

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This two-day small-group tour from Reykjavik runs along Route 1 to the south coast on day one and carries on to Jokulsarlon and a blue ice cave on day two. Day one passes Hveragerdi and Selfoss, then reaches Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull and the Reynisfjara black sand beach. After a night in the included accommodation, the second day stops briefly in Vik, crosses the Eldhraun lava field, and visits Hofskirkja, the last turf church built in Iceland. Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach come next. The highlight is the Vatnajokull blue ice cave trip, which starts with a superjeep ride; if weather or safety rules out the caves, other activities are found where possible and the price difference is refunded. The minibus is heated or air-conditioned. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik, breakfast, a professional guide, WiFi on board and all tour activities are included. Lunch, dinner and gratuities are not. Luggage is limited to small carry-ons such as backpacks, with free storage offered at the NiceTravel office at Fiskislod 45, Space M. Minimum age is 8, groups are capped at 14 travelers per booking, and moderate fitness is expected. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy. Wear warm, waterproof clothes and good hiking shoes.

What's included

  • Guided Tour of Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
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  • Hotel pick-up and drop off from Reykjavik
  • All Tour Activities
  • Overnight Accommodation

Itinerary

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  1. Hveragerdi

    Day one leaves Reykjavik on Route 1, passing small towns and open countryside. Hveragerdi comes up on the way, a town known for its greenhouses and the geothermal Reykjadalur "Hot River", set in a rift valley between the Eurasian and North American plates.

  2. Selfoss

    The route goes through Selfoss, the largest town and capital of South Iceland, as it continues along the road.

  3. Seljalandsfoss

    A close look at Seljalandsfoss, which drops 60 metres from the side of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

  4. Gljufrabui Waterfalls

    Gljufrabui is a hidden waterfall that many visitors overlook. The guide leads the group to it.

  5. Volcano Eyjafjallajokull

    The guide can explain the huge 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, the event that put Iceland in the world news.

  6. Skogafoss

    Skogafoss was a filming location for Game of Thrones. It faces south, so the mist from its 60-metre (197 feet) drop often makes rainbows. A climb to the top gives a wide view over the area.

  7. Solheimajokull Glacier

    Solheimajokull is an outlet of Myrdalsjokull, one of Iceland's largest glaciers. The stop gets the group close to its ice cap.

  8. Dyrholaey

    From Reynisfjara black sand beach the stone sea arches of Dyrholaey can be seen in the distance.

  9. Reynisfjara Beach

    Reynisfjara is a black sand beach with basalt columns lining the cliffs, Atlantic waves breaking on volcanic sand and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks standing just offshore.

  10. Vik

    On day two a short stop in Vik village, with views of the black sand beach and the hills around the town.

  11. Eldhraun Lava Field

    Eldhraun is a wide lava field where thick moss covers old lava formations, with soft green growth against dark volcanic rock.

  12. Hofskirkja Church

    Hofskirkja is the last turf church built in Iceland, from the 19th century. Its thick turf roof sits among moss-covered burial mounds.

  13. Glacier Lagoon

    Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon has appeared in many Hollywood films. Wind and tides slowly move the icebergs, and seals may be seen swimming among the ice or resting on nearby beaches.

  14. Fellsfjara

    Diamond Beach is a short walk from the lagoon. Fragments of colorful icebergs lie across its black sand, shaped by wind and Atlantic waves.

  15. Vatnajokull National Park

    The blue ice cave expedition is the tour's highlight. A superjeep ride leads to natural caves formed deep inside glaciers as fresh water freezes in winter. New caves appear each year as the glaciers melt, refreeze and change shape, so a cave may not look the same again. Local guides take the group into the caves, then the route returns to Jokulsarlon and on to Reykjavik with a stop in Vik.

Not included

  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Only small carry on luggage such as backpacks are possible.
  • Please check with your hotel if they can store your luggage during the tour if you are staying again at the same hotel after the tour. Otherwise you can use luggage lockers that are located in the center Reykjavík.
  • We can also offer you to store your luggage for free at NiceTravel office, located in Fiskislóð 45, Space M.
  • To avoid any delays on departure luggage must be in storage before pick up time.
  • It can happen that the ice caving tour is cancelled because of weather and/or safety reasons. Then we will find other activities when possible, and refund the price difference. We reserve the right to change the order of the activities and sightseeing of the itinerary.
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Recommended to wear warm and waterproof clothes and good hiking shoes
  • Up to 14 travelers per booking.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guiding available in: en.

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