Northern Lights · Tour
Four Day Blue Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Snæfellsnes Tour
Four days, three of the regions Iceland is best known for, and a super jeep ride into a glacier at the end of it. The route takes in the famous stops of the Golden Circle, the Snæfellsnes peninsula and the South Coast, finishing at Jökulsárlón, the glacier lagoon fed by the largest glacier in Europe. From there a super jeep runs out to a blue ice cave inside the ice. The northern lights are on the card for every night of the four, if nature allows it.
What's included
- Small Group Experience
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast
- Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops
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- 3 Night Accommodation
- Ice Cave Tour via Super Jeep incl. Safety Equipment
- Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
- Glacier Hike incl. Safety Equipment
Itinerary
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Kirkjufell Mountain
This narrow, steep sided mountain has become the landmark of Snæfellsnes, helped along by its turn as Arrowhead Mountain in Game of Thrones. Its shape comes from glaciers grinding past it during the last ice age, roughly 12,000 years ago. It is one of the most photographed sights in Iceland, and the waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss sits directly across from it, which is what completes the picture everyone takes.
Ytri Tunga Beach
The coastal cliffs here were made by glowing magma meeting Atlantic surf, and Icelanders call this the most beautiful harbour in the country. Erosion has since cut stone arches and a marine geyser into the rock. The guide walks the coastline with you and tells the story of Bárður, half man and half troll, and what he got up to around here. Ytri-Tunga is a sandy beach with something hidden behind the farmhouses, down by the water: a seal colony. The seals climb onto the rocks and are curious enough to be watched from a distance.
Dritvik and Djupalonssandur
A beach of black volcanic sand and stone, where Icelandic fishermen rowed out to the Atlantic fishing grounds for centuries. The lifting stones are still there, the ones men used to prove they were strong enough for a life of rowboat fishing. You can try them yourself. In 1948 a British trawler ran aground on the sand reefs of Djúpálónssandur. Five men died and 14 were pulled out by local rescue squads. Pieces of the ship are still scattered across the beach.
Búðakirkja was built in 1703 and reconstructed in 1987…
Búðakirkja was built in 1703 and rebuilt in 1987, after a single member of the congregation pushed to have it restored to its original state. Inside are a bell and chalice from the first church, and outside a historic graveyard. What people come for is the pitch black paintwork and how alone the building stands.
Saxholl Crater
An iron staircase now runs up this volcanic crater, which makes the climb straightforward. It is thought to have erupted around 3,000 years ago, and most of the ground around it came out of that eruption. From the top there is a 360 degree view over the fields and Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Site de Geysir
The Geysir geothermal area has hundreds of coloured hot springs and two geysers. One is Geysir, which gave its name to every geyser in the world and now erupts very rarely. The other is Strokkur, which goes off every 5 minutes and reaches up to 40 metres.
Gullfoss Falls
Meltwater from Langjökull, the second biggest glacier in Iceland, drops into a deep canyon here and makes the Golden Falls. On a sunny day the glacier itself is visible in the distance and there is a rainbow standing in the spray.
Thingvellir National Park
This is where the North American and Eurasian plates are pulling apart, and few places on earth show that as plainly. The largest natural lake in Iceland is in the park too, with a wide range of fish and birdlife. The history matters as much as the geology. Icelanders founded their parliament here in 930 AD, and the chieftains met every summer. Thingvellir translates as Parliament Plains.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
The pickup is in Reykjavík, in a small comfortable minibus, and the road goes straight south. Seljalandsfoss announces itself before you see it. Bring a raincoat and you can take the short walk behind the falls, where the ground shakes from the weight of the water coming down.
Skogafoss
Further east along the coast is Skógafoss. Tucked into a small gorge, the river Skógá falls 60 metres off a cliff and carries on towards the Atlantic. A staircase beside the gorge climbs to the shelf above the falls for the view from the top. Count the steps on the way up.
Skaftafell National Park
The hike goes onto an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, one of the largest glaciers in the country. After meeting the glacier guides and fitting helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axes, the group walks on the ice for an hour and a half. Skaftafell has stood in for other worlds in Game of Thrones, Interstellar and James Bond films, and the terrain explains why. Then comes the blue ice cave. The walk in takes a few minutes, and waterproof hiking boots that cover the ankle with a hard sole are the right footwear. Glaciers in Iceland can only be entered with a certified guide and safety equipment. The guide explains how the caves form, and yes, the ice really is blue.
Glacier Lagoon
Day four opens at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon 200 metres deep, fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of the largest glacier in Europe. Icebergs break off it all year, so the lagoon is usually full of ice drifting south. Walking along the shore is worth doing for the silence alone. From here a super jeep takes the group to a blue ice cave before the drive back to the city.
Fellsfjara
Across the road, the icebergs from Jökulsárlón reach the ocean. The black sand beach is scattered with smaller pieces of ice in every shape, which catch the light like glass.
Reynisfjara Beach
Further east again is Reynisfjara, a black sand beach where the Atlantic throws heavy waves against the basalt columns in the cliffs. Rock pillars stand offshore and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are visible down the coast.
Not included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Luggage Storage (1750 ISK)
- Hiking Boots Rental (3,000 ISK)
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
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- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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- Guiding available in: en.
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