Overnight South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon Tour with Glacier Hiking from Reykjavík

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From 8 years-old and up
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Immerse yourself in the magic of Iceland's natural landmarks on this unique overnight excursion, including glacier hiking, sightseeing, and a boat tour!

Experience Iceland's most scenic locations on this memorable overnight, guided excursion which features glacier hiking, 'South Coast' sightseeing and a Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon boat tour from Reykjavík! Welcoming explorers ages 8 and up.

The southern coast of Iceland is celebrated for its incredible natural beauty with natural wonders ranging from cascading waterfalls, volcanic black sand beaches, massive glaciers, volcanos, striking sea stacks, etc. When travelling to this amazing country, joining a unique, guided, overnight 'South Coast' sightseeing and glacier lagoon boat with glacier hiking from Reykjavík is an amazing way to discover Iceland's picturesque and unforgettable landscapes! With accommodations, breakfast, and transfers from Reykjavík included this family-friendly adventure promises to delight.

The experience begins at your accommodations in Reykjavík (please specify when booking), where you'll be picked up and meet your knowledgeable guide and driver. After an initial safety and itinerary briefing, you and your group (a maximum of 18 people) will depart for the first stop of the day, the mighty Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, followed by the even larger Skógafoss Waterfall. Throughout the sightseeing tour from Reykjavík, your guide will share fascinating facts and insights about each site you visit, don't forget your camera!

The adventure continues to Iceland's formidable Vatnajökull National Park for a memorable glacier hiking tour. Upon your arrival, you'll be provided with a helmet, a harness, crampons, and an ice axe. Next, your instructor will give an introduction to glacier hiking, glacier hiking techniques and safety along with an explanation of how to use the equipment. Then, you'll start glacier hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier, Europe's largest glacier. As you take in the magnificent panorama and breathe the fresh air, you'll feel almost as if you're on another planet. Traversing the 2000-3000-year-old ice, you'll discover why so many films and television series have been filmed at this location, including 'Game of Thrones'.

After glacier hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier, you'll board the minibus and head to your cosy accommodations for the night. In the evening, you'll have free time to dine at a restaurant of your choice (not included in the ticket price). Following a relaxing evening, you'll be treated to a complimentary breakfast. Then, the 'South Coast' sightseeing tour from Reykjavík continues! Back on the minibus, your guide will take you to the famed Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where the awaiting Captain will give a safety and itinerary briefing. With your lifejacket fastened, you'll set off on a special boat tour in the purest glacial meltwater on earth amidst the astounding floating icebergs of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon! Don't forget to keep an eye out for the local seal population who love to bask in the sun on icebergs.

Next, you'll make stops at the breathtaking volcanic black-sand beaches of Diamond Beach and Reynisfjara Beach. The last is renowned for its gigantesque basalt pillar cliffs and the presence of colourful puffins. You'll return to the original departure point, enchanted with Iceland. Returning home with lifelong memories of this overnight 'South Coast' sightseeing and Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon boat tour with glacier hiking from Reykjavík!

Make your Arctic dreams a reality by booking this overnight 'South Coast' sightseeing and Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon boat tour with glacier hiking from Reykjavík today!

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Practical information

Course of events

DAY 1

- Pick up from your accommodations in Reykjavík (please specify when booking)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Board the minibus

- The adventure begins!

- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall stop

- Skógafoss Waterfall stop

- Arrival at Vatnajökull National Park

- Receive your glacier hiking equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe)

- Introduction to glacier hiking, glacier hiking safety, and equipment use

- Glacier hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier!

- Transfer to the hotel

- Dinner at a restaurant of your choice (not included in the ticket price)

DAY 2

- Breakfast (included in ticket price)

- Transfer to the boat tour departure point

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Put on your life jacket

- Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon boat tour!

- Board the minibus

- The adventure continues!

- Diamond Beach stop

- Reynisfjara Beach stop

- Return transfer to the original departure point in Reykjavík

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please list the address of your accommodations in Reykjavík when booking. Pick-up is offered from select locations, which can be consulted via the following link.

Dinner and lunch are not included in the overnight tour. However, there are plenty of options for buying warm meals at several of the stops. Bringing snacks and drinks, along with extra warm clothing is recommended.

The accommodations include a private bathroom.

Since wild animals are unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is offered from your accommodations in Reykjavík (please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Reykjavík hotel transfers (please specify when booking)
  • Guide
  • Glacier Hiking Instructor
  • Free WiFi onboard the minibus
  • One night's accommodations
  • Breakfast
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
  • Life jacket
Excluded
  • Dinner and lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Wind and waterproof outerlayers
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hiking boots
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Change of clothing
  • Toiletries
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Camera

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