The Best of South Iceland

8 days
About this activity
This 8-day tour focuses on guided day excursions and explorations from only three different overnight locations in Southern Iceland. You visit the Golden Circle sites, explore the interior highlands of Landmannalaugar, the glacial valley of Þórsmörk, and the frozen wonders of Vatnajökull National Park. Your Icelandic adventure includes short walks here and there, bathing in the geothermal Blue Lagoon, climbing volcano craters, walking on glaciers, a boat trip between floating icebergs and lots of time to take pictures. With a maximum group size of 20 persons, this program includes six full days of touring, exploring and adventure in South Iceland and the interior highlands. You discover national parks, green valleys, high mountains, lunar landscapes, lava fields, waterfalls, hot springs, and glaciers. You explore Icelandic highlights and secrets. Accommodation is provided in simple and clean hotels and cabins with private facilities. Please note that in case Landmannalaugar is not accessible during May and June departures, we travel only to Þjórsárdalur valley on that day.
Highlights and Experiences
• Bathe in the Blue Lagoon, walk on lava and explore two national parks
• Easy hike on a glacial tongue on Europe's largest glacier
• Boat trip between floating icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
• Cross glacial rivers by bus and explore the interior highlands of Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk 
• Visit Brennisteinsalda Volcano in Landmannalaugar, the rainbow mountain of Iceland
• On September departures, there is a chance to see the Northern Lights
Included
  • Arrival & departure transfer by FLYBUS airport shuttle (no guide)
  • 6-day escorted coach tour with an English speaking guide or driver-guide
  • 7 nights accommodation in rooms with shower/wc
  • 7x breakfast
  • Visit to two national parks
  • Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
  • 1,5 to 2-hour glacier hike
  • Breakfast
Not included
  • Nature fees (if any)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • GROUP SIZE:
  • Small group travel with maximum 20 persons. Minimum age: 10 years due to glacier hike.
  • PRE & POST NIGHTS IN REYKJAVÍK:
  • Optional pre and post nights available upon request.
  • OPTIONAL VIP SEATING:
  • Supplement for a guaranteed window seat on our fully escorted coach tours which includes a window seat and the next seat remaining empty (a passenger gets actually two seats). Seats will be reserved in the front rows of the bus, on first comes - first served basis.
  • NOTE:
  • This tour includes some walking on uneven terrain and natural trails. In case Landmannalaugar is not accessible during May and June departures, we travel only to Þjórsárdalur valley on that day.
  • ALSO NOTE:
  • Total mileage in 6 days is about 1,510 km (942 miles), which is an average of 252 km (157 miles) per day. You spend about 3,5 hours per day on the bus, depending on road conditions, traffic, and daily distances. On some days, especially in the interior highlands, the driving might be longer than on some other days.
  • The hotels and cabins used on this tour are simple but clean, and all rooms offer private facilities.
  • On September departures, there is a chance to see the Northern Lights.
  • In case Landmannalaugar is not accessible during May and June departures, we travel only to Þjórsárdalur valley on that day.
  • This tour includes some walking on uneven terrain and natural trails.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Features
Tourism
80% Cultural
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