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SOUTH ICELAND GLACIERS VISTAS

Escorted Tour

5 days / 4 nights
  • About Tour
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Languages English Duration 5 days / 4 nights Airline
We Support Iceland’s Nature and Local Communities! During the trip you’ll receive a special souvenir: an Iceland Search and Rescue Association (ICE SAR) key ring. Your guide will tell you about this trained team of volunteers dedicated to rescue work and accident prevention in Iceland. 

ICE-SAR's work is supported by contributions from companies and individuals. Iceland Travel is one of these proud supporters. Additionally, all our escorted tours include carbon offsetting through Kolviður, the Iceland Carbon Fund (ICF).

Recommended For: First time visitors to Iceland, outdoor adventurers, photography buffs, stopover visitors.
Interests: Natural wonders, glaciers in all shapes and sizes, national parks, soft adventure, history, winter landscapes, local culture, hot spring bathing
Season: November 2024 – March 2025
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Language: English
Group size: maximum 16

• Get amazing views of stunning glaciers from different angles
• You’ll visit the classic natural wonders of the South, including the Golden Circle area, the Glacier Lagoon and Reynisfjara Beach
• Travel in a unique all-terrain vehicle to explore Langjökull glacier and a natural ice cave
• Experience Icelandic local life with visits to a hot spring pool and a microbrewery

Accommodation - Mixed

Combination category: This is a mixture of both quality and comfort accommodation, all with private facilities and breakfast included.  Most of the groups stay at the following hotels. 
Please note this is an advised hotel list and subject to change.

Day 1 – Hótel Skuggi or Fosshótel Reykjavík
Day 2 – Hótel Stracta or Aurora Lodge
Day 3 – Hunkubakkar Guesthouse or Fosshótel Núpar 
Day 4 – Hótel Skuggi or Fosshótel Reykjavík

ITINERARY
Good to Know: Generally, on days 2 – 4 there will be no more than 45 minutes to one-hour driving between each tour stop.

You’ll arrive at each night’s accommodation in the late afternoon.
Please note: If you have added extra nights in Reykjavík before your tour, the guide will meet your group on Day 2 according to the standard “South Iceland Glacier Vistas” tour itinerary.


Highlights
Looking for a short trip showcasing the best of South Iceland’s natural wonders and outdoor fun? Join a small group tour that perfectly blends of glittering glaciers, hot spring pools, outdoor adventure, and local experiences. 

South Iceland is ideal for getting to know a glacier, and winter is when they’re most glorious. We’ll show you magnificent ice caps, a glacier national park, and floating icebergs. Plus, enjoy a unique quest to a natural ice cave on legendary Langjökull glacier. We’ve even added hot spring bathing and local culture for an authentic Icelandic experience!

South Iceland is ideal for getting to know a glacier, and winter is when they’re most glorious. We’ll show you magnificent ice caps, a glacier national park, and floating icebergs. Plus, you’ll get to meet our friend Sleipnir the Supertruck and enjoy a unique quest to a natural ice cave on legendary Langjökull glacier. We’ve even added hot spring bathing and local culture to this small group tour for an authentic Icelandic experience!

• Departure flight onboard Play on a direct flight from Hamilton Airport to Keflavik Airport on selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Shared transfers on arrival and departure
• Guided coach tour from day 2 to day 4
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan.
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from Keflavik Airport to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight to destination.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.




The Tour on Map Tour map image path

Itinerary

Tour day #1 photo
Day: 0 Departure from Canada
Arrive on time for your departure from Hamilton Airport to Iceland, 
Hop aboard your Play Airlines flight and brace yourself for the adventure!


Tour day #2 photo
Day: 1 Arrival in Iceland
Arrival at Keflavík International airport. 

Rest of the day at disposal

One of our favorite activities after a long flight is to visit one of the neighborhood geothermal pools. It’s also nice to take a stroll in the old city centre, perhaps visiting one of the museums or relaxing with a cup of coffee in a cozy café.

 You might also enjoy a relaxing visit to the nearby Sky Lagoon.

Dinner this evening is at your leisure. Reykjavík offers a multitude of restaurants, making dinner a wonderful way to get better acquainted with Iceland's capital. 

Please note that hotels in Iceland start check-in around 14:00 (2:00pm), and early check-in is not guaranteed. 

Most hotels will be happy to store your luggage if you are not able to check in early.



Tour day #3 photo
Day: 2 Golden Circle and Langjökull Glacier Adventure
Vibrant Crater Lake – Lively Geysers – Golden Falls – Spectacular Glacier

Breakfast at your hotel. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. 

Depart Reykjavík and drive to the world-famous Golden Circle area. Your day’s adventure starts with a visit to Kerið, a visually stunning volcano crater lake. The combination of distinctive red volcanic rock and the vibrant blue lake make Kerið one of Iceland’s most recognizable craters.

Next, drive to the geothermal fields of Geysir with bubbling mud pools and the high-spouting Strokkur hot spring. After some time to walk around this quirky geothermal area, you’ll head to the area of Gullfoss waterfall.  

Here, your group will board a highland bus for a drive on a mountain track deep into the highland wilderness. The vast views of black sand desert and rock formations lend an air of mystery to the day. (Expect some bumpy roads, which are a part of the adventure.) The destination is the magnificent Langjökull, Iceland’s second largest glacier. 

Now it’s time to meet Sleipnir, an enormous red glacier truck. Named after Óðinn’s eight-legged stallion, “our” Sleipnir has eight wheels (each as huge as a person) and an 800-horsepower engine. Sleipnir’s design enables it to handle the rugged glacial terrain in relatively smooth comfort. The trusty monster truck takes you up Langjökull to experience the glacier’s beauty up close. During the trip, your glacier guides will share interesting glacier facts and tales of the highlands.

The guides will take you on a short ice hike to a mystical and enchanting natural ice cave hidden deep on the glacier. There is something special about standing close to one of those glacial formations that only appear during the winter months.  

After returning to “civilization” you’ll have time admire the dramatic two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall, a spectacular sight in winter when frozen mid-cascade. 

Relax after the day’s adventure with a peaceful drive to your accommodation in South Iceland. If the weather conditions are just right, you might even glimpse northern lights dancing in the sky!

Dinner and overnight stay in Southwest Iceland.

If weather conditions are right, your guide will take you on northern lights hunt on foot in the area outside your hotel tonight, or on the evening of Day 3.

Approximate Driving Distance: 295 km / 183 miles



Tour day #4 photo
Day: 3 Skógafoss Waterfall and Vatnajökull National Park
Glacial Views – Lagoon with Icebergs – Europe’s Largest Glacier

Breakfast at your hotel.

Drive along the South Shore, an area of Iceland that is especially beautiful to view in the winter. If the skies are clear, you might get a glimpse of two famous volcanoes: Hekla (Iceland’s most frequently erupting) and Eyjafjallajökull (famous for the 2010 eruption that impacted international air traffic).

Stop at the spectacular Skógafoss, a beautifully shaped waterfall that makes a perfect backdrop for a selfie.

The road leads to the southern area of Vatnajökull National Park, named after Europe’s largest glacier. The total park area covers almost 14% of Iceland, making it the largest national park in Western Europe! Visit the national park’s famous Skaftafell oasis, a site of outstanding natural beauty dominated by several magnificent glaciers. 

Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where you can enjoy the breath-taking sight of icebergs floating in the fantastic 180m (591 ft.) deep glacial lagoon. Nearby is the dramatic beauty of the Diamond Beach, where shrinking icebergs settle on the black sands before they drift out to sea. 

After this beautiful day of glaciers, head to your hotel for the evening.

Dinner and overnight in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
Approximate Driving Distance: 390 km / 242 miles



Tour day #5 photo
Day: 4 The South Coast and Þingvellir National Park
Black Sand Beaches – Famous National Park –– Seaside Hot Spring Baths

Breakfast at your hotel.

Head back along the beautiful South Coast, enjoying a different view of the winter landscapes. Stop in Vik, Iceland’s charming southernmost village. 

Close by is Reynisfjara beach. Take a walk on the black sand, admiring the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves of the Atlantic Ocean. 

Next, stop at the graceful, ribbon-like Seljalandsfoss falls, where you’ll have time to admire this beautiful cascade.

Now it is time to drink in some of Iceland’s local culture, literally. Visit the geothermal greenhouse town of Hveragerði, home to a microbrewery that is a local favourite hangout. Here, you’ll learn about Icelandic microbrewery culture and, of course, have the chance to sample some of the local brews along with their signature wood fired pizzas.

No trip to Iceland is complete without a visit to Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site) where the world’s oldest parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake. 

This place makes us Icelanders enormously proud of our heritage. Þingvellir is also geologically important: it’s the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. 

This means you might even have a rare chance to walk between two continents!

Today’s last stop is a relaxing farewell to your adventure.

Enjoy the authentic Icelandic tradition of bathing in hot spring fed pools at Hvammsvík nature resort. Hvammsvík sits right near the Atlantic Ocean, with water levels and temperatures of the natural pools fluctuating with the tides. You’ll surely enjoy the unique experience of relaxing in a choice of eight natural hot springs surrounded by majestic mountains and black beaches.

Return to Reykjavík, where your guide bids you farewell at the hotel. 

The evening is open for you to enjoy your own activities. Dinner is on your own.

Overnight in Reykjavík.
Approximate Driving Distance: 405 km / 252 miles



Tour day #6 photo
Day: 5 Farewell to the Land of Fire and Ice
Breakfast at your hotel. Please note that this might be a light breakfast if you are taking an early morning departure flight. Transfer on your own to the international airport for your departure flight. 

The airport transfer is included.

We recommend you depart from your hotel no later than three hours before your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant trip back to your homeland and hope to see you in Iceland again!

Whats Included
.  Departure flight onboard Play on a direct flight from Hamilton Airport to Keflavik Airport on selected flight class (*).
. Shared transfers on arrival and departure
. Guided coach tour from day 2 to day 4
. Expert professional English-speaking local guide
. Free Wi-Fi on board the motor coach and glacier truck 
. Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room with facilities in Reykjavík
. Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room with facilities in the countryside
. Icelandic breakfast (except arrival day)
. 2 two-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside (main course and dessert) with coffee/tea (day 2, 3) 
. Souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue keyring
. Entrance to Kerið crater
. Guided tour to Langjökull in a special glacier truck (day 2)
. Visit to a natural ice cave on Langjökull glacier (day 2)
. Visit to a local microbrewery for light lunch and beer sampling (day 4)
. Entrance to Hvammsvík hot spring pools and towel rental (day 4)
. Use of crampons/cleats (if needed) for walking on snow/ice covered surfaces
.  Enjoy Iceland Travel´s App.
.  Take advantage of one of Iceland's most experienced incoming agencies
. Great photo stops
. Seat rotation during the tour
. Northern lights guided hunt on one selecting evening (includes use of crampons and headlight)
. Customer care service during office hours
. 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland
. Also (Added Value): Northern lights “wake-up call” option during the night on days 2 - 3 (please note: available at most countryside hotels)
. Return flight from Keflavik Airport to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight to destination

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.



Whats Not Included
. Breakfast on arrival day
. Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
. Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
. Swimsuit at the Hvammsvík Hot Springs (rentals available)
. Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in the itinerary 
. Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm)
. Guaranteed late check-out 
. Any service not specifically listed under "Included"

• Please advise us at booking time if you have food allergies or dietary preferences
• Northern lights are dependent on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed
• The minimum age for this escorted tour is 10 years old
• The natural ice cave visit is subject to weather and glacier conditions; we will offer alternative activities if we need to cancel the visit for safety reasons
• We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice, due to road conditions
• A minimum of 3 passengers is required to guarantee each departure

In case of emergency please contact our local Representatives:
Iceland Travel:
+ (354) 585 4300
info@icelandtravel.is

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