Reykjavik

2-Day South Coast, Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights

Name: 2-Day South Coast, Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights
Brand: Hidden Iceland
SKU: 62418P8
Price: 595.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (94 reviews)

Reykjavik, Iceland

Glacier Lagoon and Ice Cave Discovery 2 Day Tour Ice Cave and entire South Coast

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Overview

Experience Iceland’s stunning south coast on a 2-day excursion starting in Reykjavik. Visit top highlights such as Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Vik, and Skaftafell on the first day, and enjoy a chance to see the northern lights from your accommodation. The next day is where the adventure begins; see a glacial lagoon, walk on a glacier, visit an ice cave, and drive through lava fields.

Learn about Iceland’s geological history while you explore
All necessary glacier and caving equipment is provided
Stay connected between stops with onboard Wi-Fi
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Breakfast
Ice Cave Tour
Glacier Equipment
Overnight Accommodation with private bathrooms
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
WiFi on board
Professional glacier and driver guide

Food and drinks (except 1 x breakfast)
Hiking boots or outer rain wear (can be borrowed)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

Pickup details

Pickups start at 08:30am. Please be at your designated pick up point at this time. We pick up from the designated tourist bus pick up points in downtown Reykjavik, and certain hotels where it is permissible to drive a mini bus and pick up from. If you are in downtown Reykjavik we will likely need to use one of these pick up points. If you cannot see your hotel in the list then please choose from one of the designated meeting points (bus stops) in central Reykjavik.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Sturdy Waterproof hiking boots needed for glacier hike. Can be rented for 1000 ISK (approx $10 US). Bring cash.

Minimum age is 10 years old
Waterproof clothing required (no denim on the glacier)
Pickup from designated pick-up points at departure time (08:30am)
Pickup commences at 08:30 am from designated bus pick up point
We have to pick up from designated pickup point around Reykjavik. Restrictions imposed by the City of Reykjavik mean that we cannot pick up from certain hotels or AirBnB addresses, rather nearby designated bus pickup points. Please contact us to inform us of where you are staying and we will inform you of nearest pickup point
Please keep luggage you bring along on two day tour to a minimum
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Natasha_G

Kristin was a great guide. Knowledgeable, organized, flexible based on the wants of the group, and incredibly warm and apt at creating community in such a short time. Wonderful tour. Would highly recommend

Reviews

5.0

94 reviews

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Fabulous tour!

Gina_C, Apr 2024

LOVED this tour! A bit pricey, but so worth it! Our tour guide, Arna, was amazing!! She kept us all so engaged, never droned on and on, made special liytle stops for us and was just perfect. The people we toured with were all so nice and friendly. Sadly, we didn't get to see the Northern Lights but did see so much of the beauty of Iceland.

DO IT!

Porfirio_O, Apr 2024

If you’re on the fence about booking this, DO IT! My partner and I had so much fun and really enjoyed our guide Robert and had an awesome group. Below are some things to highlight. SAFETY: We came in April and the weather was unpredictable. Leading up to the trip, Hidden Iceland was in communication with us informing us of the harsh weather expected during our trip and made a plan to get the most of the tour all while planning around the expected closures. COMFORT: We traveled in a comfortable 13 passenger van. We were able to charge our phones (USB ports) and use the WiFi on board while getting around Iceland. Also, the stops were close enough to where using the restroom was never a concern. TOUR GUIDE: We had Robert as a tour guide and we all loved him. He was funny, personable, and passionate about the country. He educated and entertained us throughout the drive to the point the timid driving flew by. CONVENIENCE: We got to see awesome parts of Iceland and didn’t have to plan anything. All the stops were spaced out, never felt rushed. Robert took the time to check out the weather forecast to let us know the odds of seeing the Northern Lights and told us when to be outside for them, and he was right!! CLOTHING: The price includes borrowing hiking boots, pants, and a jacket during the ice cave. You just send them your sizes and they had it packed it the van for us. HOTEL: Hotel was great. Absolutely no complaints. Clean, modern, and great set up to see the Northern Lights. ICE CAVE: The ice cave was great. We had a seamless transition leaving Pablo (the van we traveled in) and getting with the ice cave guide. He was very nice and had all of our gear ready for us based on sizes, saved a lot of time! The only negative thing I have to say was pickup. We were ready by 0815 at the bus stop and stood in the freezing wind for 40mn. We contacted the team on whatsapp and they assured us the van was coming, we just happened to be the last stop (which is highlighted in the email). This is a very minor complaint. Nonetheless, 10/10 thank you for such a great time!!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

I loved the reading this, thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed feedback and kind words. More to the point, this is a spectacular review of your time in Iceland and really allows future travellers to see what makes Hidden Iceland (and Robert) so special. All the activities that we include in our itineraries must meet stringent safety and quality levels, and our guides are all experienced, certified professionals of the outdoors. On top of that, our “Big Rob” really makes you feel like you made a friend for life: he really does go the extra mile to make everyone feel welcome. Lastly, we thank you again for choosing to travel with us, and we are looking forward to welcoming you, your family, and your friends in the future.

Great!

Analissa_B, Mar 2024

This tour is amazing!!! We had a fantastic time. Thelma, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We completely agree, Thelma is a true delight to spend a few days together with! Throw in an Ice Cave experience and you have a true recipe for success. Thank you for joining us!

Sight Seeing packed with...

K_P, Mar 2024

Sight Seeing packed with guide that gives great historical information on the areas visited and in general. The sprinkle of local folklore was nice as well. Highly recommend for a great time in a short period of time.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

It sounds like you had a great time on the Glacier Lagoon! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we'd love to welcome you back for a longer time in the future.

Fantastic experience - a must do!

paula_p, Mar 2024

Our guides were brilliant Fannar and Matej. Great tour bus, very comfortable, it was a small tour group, we had wifi and USB sockets - very handy! Felt very safe with the driving in Iceland. Went went to a lovely restaurant for the evening meal on the first night, which was great. We all sat around a big table and chatted. Accommodation at Lilja guest house was also very good, clean with a good breakfast the following morning. We saw waterfalls, glaciers, ice lagoon, diamond beach, black sand beach, Vik, and an ice cave known as Blue Diamond Cave. I think we were the oldest couple there, in our late sixties, but we managed everything, and care was taken to ensure we were ok, and safe. Our guides were for sure the stars of the show, I don't believe it would have been so enjoyable with other guides. Full marks to them. The two days, whilst busy, encompassed everything I wanted to see on the south coast, it was a really memorable trip, a must do.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi Paula, thank you for sharing this experience! It sounds like you had a great time on the South Coast with Fannar and Matej, and I'm sure they will be delighted to hear your kind words. It's great to hear you enjoyed the Ice Cave, and we would love to welcome you back on your future travels here in Iceland!

Great trip!

Stacie_G, Mar 2024

This was an awesome two day trip. We loved the smaller group. Robert, our guide, was entertaining and knowledgeable. Second day weather was looking bad and Robert managed to get all of our stops in the first day except Diamond Beach. So glad we did as the weather turned rainy and windy second day. The dinner was amazing! Glacier lagoon is stunning. The ice caves were incredible. Be prepared for wet conditions. Unfortunately the clouds prevented the northern lights but the hotel was a perfect location for viewing. Highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Robert is indeed an amazing guide, and we're glad you had such an awesome time, despite the authentically windy Icelandic weather.

Great itinerary, best guide. Highly recommend

Erryn_L, Feb 2024

Genuinely the best group tour I've been on. The itinerary was great, especially the glacier and ice cave exploring, and the minibus we had was so modern and comfortable with plenty of space and cosy chairs. But more than anything our guide Rob MADE this trip. He was hilarious and warm and immediately made everyone feel welcome and at ease. He had the perfect balance of regaling us with facts and stories as well as time to relax and listen to a great playlist. Maybe I also got lucky but my group was the nicest bunch of people to spend 2 days with and Rob played a big part in creating such a team atmosphere. Everywhere we stopped and were around other tour groups we were visibly the most cheery bunch and had a great rapport with Rob. He was also all over the weather and made sure we saw ALL the sights and more while the sun was out which I can't be more thankful for when the weather later turned! The Glacier Adventure team were also incredible and it was amazing knowing we were all in such safe - and certified - hands (glacier adventures and Rob) which isn't always the case. Itinerary was brilliant, van was brilliant and Rob was so clearly passionate about Iceland and working for the company. The reviews AREN'T too good to be true, and I've already recommended to friends travelling to Iceland

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for posting this amazing review on TripAdvisor as well. It really means a lot to us that you would share your experience with future guests. We look forward to have you (and your friends) with us again in the future. Thanks again.

Must do in Iceland

Natasha_G, Feb 2024

Response from Host, Feb 2024

We're so glad you had a wonderful time with Kristjon on the overnight tour! It's always lovely to hear how well our clients and guides get on in such a short period of time. Thank you for your kind words!

Amazing tour to gorgeous places!

Kristin_A, Feb 2024

This 2 day tour was my favorite part of our whole 10 day trip! The tour was so much fun and Prokop was a great guide. He had tons of experience and was great at telling us all about all the beautiful sights we saw. He made sure everyone stayed safe at places like the black sand beach. Everything we saw was amazing but the best was the ice cave. It was why we decided to do a 2 day tour. The superjeep ride was like a rollercoaster. Then we got to walk to the ice cave and it was just so gorgeous. Words can't do it justice. How hard all of the hikes to the different sights are seems completely dependent on the weather. The walk to the ice cave wasn't bad at all and the stairs into the ice cave were a little scary but we had crampons and a rope to hold onto. The hardest was definitely the canyon since it was windy. He kept giving the option to all of us if we wanted to keep going at each of the 3 viewpoints and we all wanted to see everything. We were walking uphill into pretty strong wind and then the wind was pushing us downhill, the microspikes/crampons he provided were very helpful. All the restaurants were good and always had a vegetarian option for us. We enjoyed every meal we had and my wife is a very picky eater. The food trucks at the lagoon were so good I can't stop thinking about the barley hot dog and Nutella crepe/pancake. The guesthouse we stayed at was very clean but basic, 1 pillow each, no phone to call to ask for more (and we didn't want to go back out to the office on the other side of the icy parking lot), choose between plugging in the lamps or anything else, just very minimalist in the room in general. I'm sure it's one of the better ones in the area though.

Amazing experience

Amy_E, Jan 2024

Did the 2 day tour with Andreas. He was amazing and really did put safety for. Was very knowledgeable and really was the perfect guide. Can’t recommend enough. Such an amazing tour.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Amy, Thank you for the amazing review of Hidden Iceland's 2 day tour with Andrés. We agree, he's such a great guide to share these experiences with.

Fantastic highlights tour of waterfalls, glaciers, ice caves and black sand

David_M, Dec 2023

Hidden Iceland and our guide Martin put together an amazing trip. Even though it was almost the shortest day with less than 4.5 hours daylight, they packed in lots of great sights and the scenery was beautiful with a little snow layer. All the sights were fantastic - great waterfalls, otherworldly black sand and diamond beaches, but the highlight for me was definitely the ice cave. Incredibly blue ice and you can see layers of ash and bubbles and other markers of history. We got to see some faint northern lights at the night accommodation. With the small group you weren’t waiting around for people for ages, and it worked well for quick lunch stops and being able to look around without feeling you were on a package tour. A terrific way to get a taste of the country.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

We're so glad you had a terrifc tour, David. Exploring the country in the darkest time of winter is truly an otherworldly experience, and the Northern Lights to top it off is really amazing.

Stunning Southern Iceland!

Cristy_C, Dec 2023

What a beautiful country! Our family of four had an amazing and unforgettable experience. From pickup to drop off, everything was great. The pace was perfect, giving us just enough time at each location. Our guide was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. And he handled the snowy roads with ease. Our guide at the glacier and ice cave was also excellent. The guesthouse was comfortable and we were lucky enough to see a dazzling northern lights show! Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

I'm so glad you had such a perfect experience and were so lucky with the northern lights show! What an experience being able to see that and then the ice cave all in one trip.

Best excursion I’ve ever been on

Ashlee_D, Nov 2023

Martin was a fantastic, knowledgeable, personable guide who made this trip the best one I’ve ever been on. His timing was great, so much so that we were even able to make multiple additional stops. He was very kind and shared so much information with all of us. I really appreciate him and Hidden Iceland for this once in a lifetime experience!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Oh wow! To read that this was the best excursion you've ever been on is so heartwarming. I know Martin (Marcin) will be honoured to read such kind words and I know the rest of the team at Hidden Iceland will appreciate this so much too. Thanks for trusting us with your trip to Iceland.

Amazing!

Steven_M, Mar 2023

OMG….this tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Martin, was incredibly nice and helpful. He made extra stops for photo ops (possibly this was available because we were a small group). He even took photos of us ALOT. He went WAY ABOVE anything I would ever expect and treated us family! The ice cave was just like the photos I have seen on the internet. Absolutely AWESOME!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Steven, Thank you for the amazing review. Loving reading the OMG remark too! Marcin really is an incredible guide so we're super happy to hear that his extra care and attention was so well received. Awesome review! Thank you!

Truly memorable experience

Elizabeth_S, Feb 2023

The glacier and ice cave were the highlights of our whole trip to Iceland, and we were so lucky to have a perfect but unexpected sighting of the Northern Lights. Our guide (Marcin) went above and beyond to be thoughtful and helpful - even stopping for an impromptu snowball fight which my kids loved and broke up the long drive. The food options available were great too.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for the memorable review! So fun to read that Marcin squeezed in a snowball fight with the kids too!! He really does put in such an effort and truly cares about his guests. And to see the Northern Lights too! What a treat! We look forward to having you back again one day.

Amazing ice cave

Elizabeth_C, Jan 2023

The first day was fun, with beautiful scenery. We enjoyed the waterfalls and the black sand beach.. However, but the second day was truly amazing! Hiking in the ice cave in the glacier was the highlight of our stay in Iceland! !

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you for the amazing review, Elizabeth. Glad you enjoyed the ice cave and the rest of the trip.

Best Adventure Ever

Kevin_A, Dec 2022

Awesome tour! Hidden Iceland is a top quality tour company. Van was really comfortable with lot of space, there was enough time for every stop and the guide Max truly cares about everyone being safe and comfortable. Hotel super comfortable and many stops for snacks and toiletes. I completely recommend it.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thanks for the awesome review, Kevin. Max really is an incredible guide so we're happy to read that he was caring throughout the trip.

A Trip For The Eyes

Elisha_J, Feb 2022

Ingi made this trip memorable, wealth of knowledge. I’d call it a “Trip for the Eyes.” Sites you won’t find anywhere- do not miss this one and make sure to have you phone ready for hundreds of pictures. After seeing the weather conditions (high winds, ice, snow) and poor treated narrow single road lanes- I wouldn’t rent a car, there were many off the road. Ingi was an excellent driver and made everyone comfortable even when it became a white out with little visibility. This tour company was great at scheduling multiple sites within the shorter Winter days and Ingi made sure we had appropriate time spent at each location. If I had gone myself I would have missed out on a lot of sites. The hotel we stayed at was wonderful- clean, spacious rooms and large windows over looking the mountain range in the distance. It was better than our 3 star hotel in downtown Reykjavik- I didn't want to leave. Our group was fun, many from US and some overseas, mostly 20-40 yr olds- but by the end of the trip everyone had new friends. Couldn’t say it enough- do not miss this booking. Safe travels~ Sorry no photos to attached the files are too large for the site.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Hi Elisha, This is such a fantastic and comprehensive review. We appreciate you taking the time to make it. And of course we appreciate you travelling with us. It always means a lot that everyone made friends too by the end. That's something Ingi is great at too (as well as his safe driving). Come again any time!

Fabuloso

Ivelisse_B, Apr 2024

Todo fue fenomenal. Desde las cascadas, playa negra, playa diamante, las aureolas, el glaciar, la cueva azul, la laguna, el camino de lava. Y por último y no menos importante, nuestro fabuloso guía Robert. El hizo la diferencia de un viaje aburrido a un viaje maravilloso. Gracias Robert. Dios te bendiga.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for the fabulous review! Robert is a brilliant guide and driver! Happy to read that the South Coast didn't disappoint: it truly is magnificent. Looking forward to having you come back to Iceland to see the rest of the country!