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3-Day Iceland Adventure: Golden Circle, South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Lagoon
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Day 1: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
This day is all about exploring the wonders of the magical Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Your first day start with a morning Reykjavik pick up before you make your way to the stunning peninsula of Snaefellsnes that holds many of the island’s most breahtaking sites.
Stop At: Ytri Tunga Beach, Arnarstapi Iceland
First up is the black beach by Ytri Tunga farm, an excellent spot for seal spotting. After strolling along the black sandy beach you will make your way to the charming village of Arnarstapi where you will stop to have lunch at own expense.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cave Vatnshellir, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
After your lunch break you will have the opportunity to join an optional lava cave exploration at the breathtaking Vatnshellir Cave. Desend into a magical underworld of the cave and admire the handy work of our very own mother nature. For those that do not want to take this option there will be an easy walk around the area of Arnarstapi accompanied by your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Djupalonssandur Beach, Utnesvegur, Hellnar Iceland
Next highlight of the day is Djúpalónssandur.
This magical place offers fantastic views of the Atlantic Sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350 Iceland
In the charming town of Grundarfjordur lies the photogenic Mt. Kirkjufell, every photographer's favorite!
Make sure to bring your camera along to snap some memories to bring back home to your loved ones.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Berserkjahraun, near to the Stykkishólmur town, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
The lave field of Berserkjahraun is the last attraction of the day before you start making your way back to Reykjavik.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
After a full day of exploring the wonders of Snaefellsnes Peninsula your guide will drop you off a your original departure point in Reykjavik.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your Golden Circle adventure starts with a morning Reykjavik pick up. Accompanied by your guide, set off early for your day of exploring the Golden Circle, the popular Icelandic tour route home to three of the most known sights Iceland has to offer: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring Area and Gullfoss Waterfall.
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
First up is Thingvellir National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here is where geology and history come together. Walk between the rift valley of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates and learn all about Althingi before continuing to Geysir hot spring area.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Next is Geysir Hot Spring Area. Here you will get the chance to experience the site of mighty Strokkur geyser spouting boiling water up in the air.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Last but certainly not least is the stunning waterfall of Gullfoss. One of Iceland's most visited attraction and that for a good reason. Drink in Gullfoss's beauty before you make your way to the Secret Lagoon for some relaxation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, Hvammsvegur, Fludir 845 Iceland
Before you return back to Reykjavik you will visit the Secret Lagoon for some relaxation in the natural hot pool.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your day ends with a Reykjavik drop off.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: South Coast, Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
After a morning Reykjavik pick up you will head towards to phenomenal South Coast of Iceland that holds many of Iceland's top attractions.
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
First up is Seljalandsfoss, the unique waterfall that you can actually walk behind and enjoy from both sides!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Next up is the neighbouring waterfall of mighty Skogafoss.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wool Gallery Vik i Myrdal, Vikurbraut 21 Gps 63°24.841'n 19°01.119'w, Vik 870 Iceland
Continuing your journey further south you will reach the charming village of Vik where you will have lunch (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Now its time for today's highlight, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Admire the true beauty of this stunning lagoon with its floating ice bergs and dramatic setting. Jokulsarlon is a location commonly featured in Hollywood movies. You might have seen it in films such as James Bond, Tomb Raider and Batman Begins.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
Next to the lagoon you will find the Diamond Beach where ice bergs take on the formations of diamonds in the black sand of the beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
In Skaftafell National Park you will enjoy a nice meal in a beautiful setting. Skaftafell lies just under Europe's biggest glacier Vatnajokull.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Last but certainly not least is the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara. See the basalt columns peaking up from the Atlantic sea as you stroll along the black sandy beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your South Coast tour ends with a Reykjavik drop off.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
This day is all about exploring the wonders of the magical Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Your first day start with a morning Reykjavik pick up before you make your way to the stunning peninsula of Snaefellsnes that holds many of the island’s most breahtaking sites.
Stop At: Ytri Tunga Beach, Arnarstapi Iceland
First up is the black beach by Ytri Tunga farm, an excellent spot for seal spotting. After strolling along the black sandy beach you will make your way to the charming village of Arnarstapi where you will stop to have lunch at own expense.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cave Vatnshellir, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
After your lunch break you will have the opportunity to join an optional lava cave exploration at the breathtaking Vatnshellir Cave. Desend into a magical underworld of the cave and admire the handy work of our very own mother nature. For those that do not want to take this option there will be an easy walk around the area of Arnarstapi accompanied by your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Djupalonssandur Beach, Utnesvegur, Hellnar Iceland
Next highlight of the day is Djúpalónssandur.
This magical place offers fantastic views of the Atlantic Sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350 Iceland
In the charming town of Grundarfjordur lies the photogenic Mt. Kirkjufell, every photographer's favorite!
Make sure to bring your camera along to snap some memories to bring back home to your loved ones.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Berserkjahraun, near to the Stykkishólmur town, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
The lave field of Berserkjahraun is the last attraction of the day before you start making your way back to Reykjavik.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
After a full day of exploring the wonders of Snaefellsnes Peninsula your guide will drop you off a your original departure point in Reykjavik.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your Golden Circle adventure starts with a morning Reykjavik pick up. Accompanied by your guide, set off early for your day of exploring the Golden Circle, the popular Icelandic tour route home to three of the most known sights Iceland has to offer: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring Area and Gullfoss Waterfall.
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
First up is Thingvellir National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here is where geology and history come together. Walk between the rift valley of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates and learn all about Althingi before continuing to Geysir hot spring area.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Next is Geysir Hot Spring Area. Here you will get the chance to experience the site of mighty Strokkur geyser spouting boiling water up in the air.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Last but certainly not least is the stunning waterfall of Gullfoss. One of Iceland's most visited attraction and that for a good reason. Drink in Gullfoss's beauty before you make your way to the Secret Lagoon for some relaxation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, Hvammsvegur, Fludir 845 Iceland
Before you return back to Reykjavik you will visit the Secret Lagoon for some relaxation in the natural hot pool.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your day ends with a Reykjavik drop off.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: South Coast, Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
After a morning Reykjavik pick up you will head towards to phenomenal South Coast of Iceland that holds many of Iceland's top attractions.
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
First up is Seljalandsfoss, the unique waterfall that you can actually walk behind and enjoy from both sides!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Next up is the neighbouring waterfall of mighty Skogafoss.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wool Gallery Vik i Myrdal, Vikurbraut 21 Gps 63°24.841'n 19°01.119'w, Vik 870 Iceland
Continuing your journey further south you will reach the charming village of Vik where you will have lunch (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Now its time for today's highlight, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Admire the true beauty of this stunning lagoon with its floating ice bergs and dramatic setting. Jokulsarlon is a location commonly featured in Hollywood movies. You might have seen it in films such as James Bond, Tomb Raider and Batman Begins.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
Next to the lagoon you will find the Diamond Beach where ice bergs take on the formations of diamonds in the black sand of the beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
In Skaftafell National Park you will enjoy a nice meal in a beautiful setting. Skaftafell lies just under Europe's biggest glacier Vatnajokull.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Last but certainly not least is the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara. See the basalt columns peaking up from the Atlantic sea as you stroll along the black sandy beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your South Coast tour ends with a Reykjavik drop off.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Small group guarantee for the activities included
- Reykjavik pick up with return
- An expert guide
- Golden Circle, South Coast & Snaefellsnes Sightseeing
- A visit to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall
- Stop by the stunning Skogafoss & Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls
- Free wi-fi on board
- Entry/Admission - Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
- Entry/Admission - Skogafoss
Not included
- Food & drinks
- Accommodation
- Airport transfer
- Entry/Admission - Cave Vatnshellir
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour is a small group experience tour, this refers to all of the activity tours included.
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- It is recommended to bring warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, packed lunch for each day, gloves, bathing suit and a towel, hat and good hiking shoes
- Please note that the order of the itinerary can be altered by the operator if deemed necessary
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
40%
Aquatic
30%
Adrenaline
20%
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You really get to accomplish a lot in these 3 days. The tour company was good, as were the friendly guides.
We highly recommend Artic Adventures. The only thing we would have changed is going on the lava cave tour before the golden circle. We opted out of the golden circle which we didnt want to but the lava cave portion left us a bit sweaty and since we would be outside for the golden circle we didnt want to go without a change of clothes. Excellent tour guides and bus drivers.
My tour was not booked properly so, i ended up wasting 2days so they can rearrange my tour schedules to fit the remaining days of my vacation. On October 15, Sunday as the scheduled start of my tour, no one arrived to pick us up. then on October 15, Monday, again no one arrived so, I approached Hilton Canopy for help and they did contacted Arctic Adventure, who never had my tours in the system??? i emailed viator October 15, but no answer. the only contact i had was my tour email from viator??? it was disappointing and wasted! my days were filled with half days tour and wasted Blue Lagoon time because i was given 2 hours only to use the booking!!! money and time wasted.
I give this 3-day package 5 stars!! Logistics was expertly planned so pick-ups, gear issue, etc. were all very smooth. There was no unnecessary down time while guides sorted out what they were supposed to be doing. All guides were professional, very informative and experienced.
This 3 day tour was offered by Arctic Adventure. My guides were so knowledgeable, considerate and went above what the description stated. I could have been more satisfied with this experience.
It was amazing. Well organized, with very knowledgeable tour guides!
Very friendly and competent staff, but in my opinion in generell overpriced even for Iceland, should be at least 20 cheaper. Understanding that hotel pick-up includes some waiting and organization am also thinking that this should be improved as waiting time of nearly one hour is way too much! Attractions as Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon are tourists spots, so not expecting to really experience Iceland's great nature there I was still disappointed. Glacier hiking and ice climbing was awesome and a big recommendation, as you couldn't/ shouldn't do it on your own.