Ice Cave Tour & Highlights of the South Shore

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Experience Iceland's picturesque scenery and natural wonders with this 5-night guided vacation. You'll be treated to guided tours throughout as well as a unique ice cave tour with included gear. Stays include 3 nights in the capital city of Reykjavik and 2 nights in the southern city of Vik (home to Iceland's black beach). This is an escorted tour. It’s per...

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Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Iceland’s ice caves and other geological features dominating the country’s rugged landscape!
    • Treat yourself to a dip in the infamous Blue Lagoon geothermal spring.
    • Dip your toes in the black sands of Reynisfjara, Vik's iconic beach.
    • With a maximum group size of 17, you’ll have a more hands-on experience.
    • Descend into the breathtaking ice caves of Skaftafell National Park, where you'll enjoy a guided tour.

What's this trip about?

    Experience Iceland's picturesque scenery and natural wonders with this 5-night guided vacation. You'll be treated to guided tours throughout as well as a unique ice cave tour with included gear. Stays include 3 nights in the capital city of Reykjavik and 2 nights in the southern city of Vik (home to Iceland's black beach). This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation. On this vacation, you'll need to bring: waterproof hiking boots, backpack, long underwear, waterproof outerwear, warm hat and gloves.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Blue Lagoon
  • Geysir
  • Gullfoss
  • Reykjavík
  • Skaftafell National Park
  • Snaefellsjökull Glacier
  • Solheimajokull Glacier
  • Thingvellir National park
  • Vatnajökull National Park

Activities

  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Reykjavik (KEF)
    • Roundtrip airport transfers via Flybus Airport Shuttle
    • Accommodations in hotels as listed, or similar:
    • 1 night in Reykjavik at the Icelandair Hotel Natura
    • 2 nights in the Vik area, at the Icelandair Hotel Vik
    • 2 nights in Reykjavik at the Icelandair Hotel Natura
    • Guided touring and transportation on Days 2 through 5
    • Ice Cave Tour with necessary gear
    • Blue Lagoon entrance with bathing fee & towel, Silica mud mask and first drink of choice
    • Daily Breakfast
    • Two 3-course dinners

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Reykjavik!

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Natura Reykjavik

Welcome to Iceland! Upon arrival at Reykjavik/Keflavik Airport, collect your bags and go through customs to the Arrival Hall.

Once in Reykjavik, check into your hotel, then enjoy the rest of the day at lei...

Day 2: Reykjavik - South Shore - Vik

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Vik

South Shore Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll start the day by exploring the region close to the towering, strato-volcano Eyjafjallajokull, one of the most famous volcanoes in the world!

Journey along t...

Day 3: Vatnajokull Glacier- Skaftafell National Park

Ice Crystal Cave Tour - Skaftafell National Park

Today you enter the region of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Europe´s largest glacier. The park covers about 14% of Iceland, making it one of the largest national parks in Europe.

Your group will v...

Ice Cave Tour

Enter Vatnajoull National Park, the park the covers about 14% of Iceland! Enjoy a tour through the region's fascinating ice caves.

Day 4: Vik - Reykjavik

Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Natura Reykjavik

Geysir - Gullfoss Waterfall - Thingvellir National Park

After experiencing the glaciers, it is time to see a warmer side of Iceland. Start the day with a visit to the geothermal fields of Geysir. Here you´...

Blue Lagoon entrance with bathing fee & towel, Silica mud mask and first drink of choice

Enjoy a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon, a unique wonder of nature with pleasantly warm, mineral-rich water in the middle of a black lava field (bathing fee and towel included).

Day 5: Reykjavik

Reykjavik City Sightseeing - Blue Lagoon

Today, discover the secrets of the world‘s northernmost capital city. Enjoy spectacular city and mountain views from the platforms at Perlan, a landmark building constructed on the city's hot water tanks.You'll visit pol...

Day 6: Depart Iceland

Your Icelandic adventure comes to an end today! Based on your pre-arranged time (typically 3 hours prior to your flight departure time), you will be met by Flybus at your hotel, and transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Transfer to Reykjavik Airport (KEF)

Fly home!

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Price per day$451
Last Updated: 8/14/2019

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