2-Day Tour to Jökulsárlón with Glacier Hike and South Coast Attractions
Duration
2 days
Location
Reykjavík
Type
Day Tour
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
8 years
About this tour
The many highlights of this tour along the South Coast of Iceland include visiting some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland; Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui and Skogafoss as well as the Black Beach of Reynisfjara and the amazing Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Also included is a 1,5 hour long glacier walk on blue ice on the glacier Solheimajokull. Our glacier guides are professionals and they will provide you with all the necessary safety gear needed (crampons, ice axes, etc) and teach you how to use them in a correct way. The tour includes accommodation for one night in a private hotel room with private bathrooms in a cosy hotel located near the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with breakfast included. The scenery and views from the Glacier is stunning and you see ice sculptures and the deep crevasses of the glacier in a very clear way. If you want to witness one of Iceland’s most incredible natural phenomenon, then you should book this tour now as availability is limited. Please note: it is only possible to bring small carry on luggage such as backpacks for the tour. See further details under Good to know Want more? Book 2 day Jokulsarlon Tour with Boat Trip!
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What's included
- Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
- English-speaking Guide
- Accommodation for 1 night in a double or a twin room with private bathroom.
- Breakfast
- Glacier Hike 1,5 hours (Necessary safety equipment are supplied free of charge)
- Free Wi-Fi on bus
Not included
- Lunch and Dinner – we make scheduled stops so that guests can buy lunch and dinner during the tour
Itinerary
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Day 1 - South Coast, Waterfalls and Glacier Hike
After driving from Reykjavik towards the South Coast we make our first stop at one of the four beautiful waterfalls that we will discover today. The waterfalls are called Gljufrabui, Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss, each more beautiful and spectacular than the others.. After making a stop where guests can buy lunch we drive up to the Solheimajokull glacier where we will go for a unique glacier walk in Solheimajokull which takes around 1,5 hours. Then we visit the black beach Reynisfjara where we will walk for a while along black beach under basalt clifs. The cliffs are home to countless puffins, kittiwake and fulmar, you can see them hunting for fishes taking off from nests. At the end of the day we drive to our accommodation for the night, a very nice hotel near the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.
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Day 2 – The amazing Glacier lagoon and Skaftafell National park
Today, you will take a close look at majestic glaciers and lagoons. In the morning, we drive to towards the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. The Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon is filled with huge chunks of ice which crack off of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and float slowly out to sea. Some icebergs wash on shore, lying on the vivid black sand like diamonds on satin around with the possibility of seeing seals swimming around and huge icebergs. After exploring the lagoon we head back to Reykjavik, visiting the Hofskirkja Turf Church, journey through the Eldhraun Lava Field, stop at the majestic Fjadrargljufur Canyon and stop in the Village of Vik. It is possible to add an optional Boat tour on the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon to get even closed to the shimmering giants of Ice as they drift in the lagoon.
Know before you go
Warm clothes Good hiking shoes are necessary for the Glacier Hike Camera
Pickup takes place between 08:30 – 09:00 – so please be ready from 8:30 at your pick up location. This tour typically returns to Reykjavik on Day 2 around 09:30 pm If you are a single traveler then a Single Room Supplement of 12.000 ISK is mandatory. 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. Here is a link to their website where you can find all details. http://www.luggagelockers.is/ 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. IMPORTANT: It can happen that the glacier hike is cancelled because of weather and/or safety reasons. Then we will find other activities when possible, and refund the price difference. Tour information: Available: Apr. – Oct. Duration: 2 days - 1 night Activities: Glacier hiking, Sightseeing Difficulty: Easy Minimum age: 8 years old
