Iceland South Shore & Glacier Winter Adventure

5 days / 4 nights

Experience Iceland’s winter highlights on this 5-day tour of the country’s south. Kick things off by visiting two spectacular waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. At this time of year, they may well be frozen solid!

Carry on along the coast, taking in the incredible wintertime scenery. Look out for Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Then you’ll arrive at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, where you can see icebergs being born. Finally, head back westwards and see the classic Golden Circle, which includes the Geysir geyser, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park.

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5 days / 4 nights
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Included
Departure
October 1 - March 31
Travel Style
Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 4 days
Wi-Fi
Free, in-car, unlimited Wi-Fi
Driver
Two persons from your party can be authorized as drivers of your rental car
Accommodations
Budget / Comfort for 4 nights with Continental breakfast
Navigation
Detailed driving itinerary
Emergency
24 hour emergency service
Tax & Fee
Taxes and service fee
Tour ID
SD16
Not included
Travel
Flights to Iceland
Fuel & Parking
Fuel expense and parking fees
Meals & Drinks
at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
Insurance
Personal travel insurance
Museums & Activities
Entrance to museums and optional activities
Transport
Duration
5 days / 4 nights

Tour Map and Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Iceland

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Your memorable adventure in Iceland begins the very moment you arrive at Keflavík Airport. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle, you’ll head directly for Reykjavík and your exciting, first night in “the land of fire and ice.”

Driving Distance
Approximately 50 km (30 miles)
Reykjavík

Highlights

REYKJAVÍK

Day 2 - South Coast and Waterfalls

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Enjoy the scenery of the South Coast of Iceland. On the way you will pass two spectacular waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss – two stops you must not miss. You can walk behind Seljalandsfoss and at Skógar you will find a folk museum showing how people lived in past centuries in Iceland. The black sand beaches of the south coast are famous and you can take a walk on them in the little village of Vík or in Reynishverfi. You can go swimming in one of Iceland’s oldest swimming pool, the Seljavallarlaug, a naturally-heated thermal pool located in a beautiful hidden valley.

Driving Distance
Approximately 260 km (162 miles)
Vík /Kirkjubæjarklaustur area

Highlights

SELJALANDSFOSS WATERFALL
SKÓGAFOSS WATERFALL
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Day 3 - Icebergs and Jökulsarlón Glacier Lagoon

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Today you will visit one of the most popular and beautiful sights of Iceland. Enjoy the breathtaking sights of the Skaftafell National Park, an oasis surrounded by glaciers and black sand with many hiking possibilities, and visit the spectacular Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Enormous icebergs drift in the lagoon while you can walk along the banks and admire the fantastically-shaped icebergs. Drive back to Kirkjubæjarklaustur area for a second night.

Driving Distance
Approximately 250 km (155 miles)
Vík /Kirkjubæjarklaustur area

Highlights

SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK
JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON
VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER

Day 4 - Golden Circle and exciting Reykjavík

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Continue westbound to the south coast of Iceland and explore the Golden Circle, which takes you to the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland: Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park. On your way back to Reykjavík you will pass the magnificent waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
Your day will end in Reykjavík where you will spend your last night in Iceland.

Driving Distance
Approximately 390 km (245 miles)
Reykjavík

Highlights

GULLFOSS WATERFALL
ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
GEYSIR HOT SPRING
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Day 5 - Departure

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It seems as if your journey to fabulous Iceland only began a moment ago, but now it is time to head back home, driving back to Keflavík Airport for your flight. Depending on your flight’s departure time, you may be able to squeeze in a last day in Reykjavík or an extra night in there to experience all the amazing things that the city has to offer.

Driving Distance
Approximately 50 km (30 miles)

Highlights

REYKJAVÍK

Accommodation on this tour

When we design our tours we book the best accommodation available, in order to make the trip as comfortable and enjoyable for you as possible.
We offer a great selection of hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses for our clients. You can be assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay at all the options offered by us.
Below you’ll find examples of the type of accommodation you could be staying in.

Please note

The accommodation options are shown as examples of the types of accommodation we book. Due to high demand during the summer time and limited accommodation capacity in some regions we cannot always guarantee availability. In these circumstances, we will supply an accommodation of an equal standard in the same region before your travel dates. We highly recommend you book as well in advance as possible.

Quality accommodation:

Rooms with private shower (or private bath) and WC. Quality accommodation may be in country hotels (3- or 4-star) or the best accommodation available in each area at the time of booking. Breakfast is included.

Comfort accommodation:

Rooms with private shower (or private bath) and WC. Comfort accommodation may be in country hotels (mostly 3-star range) , farmhouses or guesthouses. Most of the facilities booked by Iceland Tours offer dinner during the summer time. Breakfast is included.

Budget accommodation:

Rooms without private facilities. Budget accommodation may be in country hotels, farmhouses and/ or guesthouses. All rooms have made-up beds; some of these rooms have washbasins with hot and cold water. Showers and WC in shared facilities. Most of the facilities booked by Iceland Tours offer dinner during the summer time. Breakfast is included.

Car Rental

Iceland Tours cooperates with the best and most reliable car rental suppliers in Iceland. You can be sure that the cars you rent through our service will be in excellent condition.

Please note

All rates are based on a rental period of 24 consecutive hours. If a rental exceeds the 24 hour period an extra day will be charged.

Car type example
Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

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