3-Day Iceland Tour from Reykjavik: Ice Cave, Glacier Hiking & Northern Lights
by Guide to Iceland
Overview
This 3-day tour begins and ends in Reykjavik and covers key sites on Iceland's Golden Circle and south coast. The first day includes visits to Þingvellir National Park for one hour, the Geysir geothermal area for 30 minutes, and Gullfoss waterfall for 45 minutes. On the second day, the tour stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, each for 30 minutes, followed by a two-hour glacier hiking session. The itinerary also includes a 45-minute visit inside an ice cave. The third day features Reynisfjara black sand beach and Skaftafell, each for 30 minutes, then one hour at the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and 30 minutes at Diamond Beach. Each evening, there is an opportunity to see the Northern Lights, weather permitting. The tour includes a local guide, two nights of accommodation with private bathrooms, daily breakfast, and hotel pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik. Lunch and dinner are not included. Optional extras such as hiking boots and additional luggage can be arranged separately. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is necessary.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Þingvellir
The tour includes a one-hour visit to Þingvellir.
60 min
Geysir
There is a 30-minute stop at Geysir.
30 min
Gullfoss
The itinerary includes a 45-minute stop at Gullfoss.
45 min
Seljalandsfoss
The tour stops for 30 minutes at Seljalandsfoss.
30 min
Skógafoss
There is a 30-minute stop at Skógafoss.
30 min
Glacier Hiking
Participants spend two hours hiking on a glacier, guided and equipped for walking on ice.
120 min
Reynisfjara
The itinerary includes a 30-minute stop at Reynisfjara.
30 min
Skaftafell
There is a 30-minute stop at Skaftafell.
30 min
Jökulsárlón
The tour includes a one-hour stop at Jökulsárlón.
60 min
Diamond Beach
There is a 30-minute visit to Diamond Beach, where ice fragments from the glacier lagoon wash ashore on black sand.
30 min
Ice Caving
The tour includes a 45-minute visit inside an ice cave formed within a glacier.
45 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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