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2-Day South Coast, Ice Cave, Glacier Hike & Northern Lights Tour

    Duration
    2 days
    Departure
    Reykjavík pickup
    Minimum age
    Ages 8+
    Season
    October – April
    Operated by
    Troll.is
    • Pickup from 08:00

    Overview

    A two-day small-group winter journey from Reykjavík with South Coast waterfalls, a guided glacier hike and natural ice cave, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and a countryside stay.

    Travel from Reykjavík along Iceland’s South Coast in a small-group minibus. Across two winter days, visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, hike a glacier with a certified guide, explore a natural ice cave when conditions are safe, and see Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and Reynisfjara.

    The tour includes one night in countryside accommodation with a private bathroom and breakfast. Northern Lights viewing is normally on foot at or near the accommodation when conditions look favourable. Aurora sightings, safe ice-cave access and the exact route cannot be guaranteed.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    7 stops

    The order and accessibility of stops can change with weather, road and glacier conditions. Your guide confirms the working itinerary during the tour.

    1. Start

      Day 1 · Pickup in Reykjavík

      Be ready at your selected Reykjavík pickup point from 08:00. The minibus then travels east along the South Coast.

    2. Day 1 · Seljalandsfoss

      Visit the walk-behind waterfall when conditions allow. Nearby Gljúfrabúi may also be accessible.

    3. Day 1 · Skógafoss

      See the 60-metre Skógafoss from below or climb the staircase for a higher viewpoint when conditions permit.

    4. Day 1 · Skaftafell glacier hike and natural ice cave

      Meet a certified glacier guide and use the supplied helmet, harness, crampons and ice axe on Falljökull. Allow about four hours for the complete glacier-hike-and-cave activity. The itinerary plans one natural cave when conditions are safe; cave-only time is not fixed. If safe cave access is not possible, a longer glacier hike or Sólheimajökull may be used instead.

    5. Day 1 · Countryside accommodation and Northern Lights opportunity

      Stay near Jökulsárlón, normally at Gerði Guesthouse or similar, in a room with a private bathroom. Northern Lights viewing on this multi-day tour is normally on foot at or near the accommodation, not a dedicated minibus aurora hunt. The guide monitors conditions and alerts guests when viewing looks favourable; sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    6. Day 2 · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

      After breakfast, visit the lagoon to see icebergs drifting from Breiðamerkurjökull.

    7. Day 2 · Diamond Beach

      Walk along the black-sand shore where pieces of glacial ice may collect after floating out of the lagoon.

    8. Day 2 · Reynisfjara

      Stop at Reynisfjara’s basalt columns and black sand on the return west, following the guide’s instructions around the powerful waves.

    9. End

      Day 2 · Return to Reykjavík

      The estimated arrival is around 20:00, subject to weather and road conditions.

    Your day at a glance7 stops
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    What's included

    • Reykjavík pickup and drop-off by minibus
    • English-speaking driver-guide and onboard Wi-Fi
    • Certified glacier guide, glacier hike and condition-dependent natural ice-cave visit
    • Helmet, harness, crampons and ice axe
    • One night in countryside accommodation with a private bathroom
    • Breakfast on Day 2
    • Condition-dependent Northern Lights viewing opportunity at or near the accommodation
    • Taxes

    Know before you go

    • The tour operates from October to April. Natural blue ice caves are normally accessible from October to March, subject to safe conditions.
    • The minimum bookable age is 8, and the minimum shoe size for the glacier activity is EU 34.
    • Be ready at 08:00. Pickup runs from designated Reykjavík locations and can take up to 45 minutes; it is not available from Keflavík Airport or outside the capital area.
    • Wear warm layers, waterproof outerwear and sturdy hiking boots. Hiking boots and waterproof clothing can be rented when arranged in advance.
    • Lunch and dinner are not included. The tour makes stops where food can be purchased, and the hotel has a restaurant.
    • Solo travellers must add the mandatory single-room supplement during booking.
    • Each guest may bring one suitcase up to 24 inches. Extra luggage must be stored in Reykjavík for a fee.
    • Allow about four hours for the complete glacier-hike-and-cave activity, including preparation and the wider glacier experience. One natural cave is planned when conditions are safe, but time inside is not fixed.
    • Northern Lights viewing is normally on foot at or near the accommodation. A dedicated minibus aurora hunt or drive to another viewing area is not included or promised, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
    • Contact FAR Travel after the multi-day tour to ask about availability and any current special rate on a separate Northern Lights tour. No fixed discount is promised.
    • If an eligible separate Northern Lights tour is booked and the lights are not seen, the original ticket holder may use the same booking for one additional attempt on the next available operating date within two weeks of the first attempt. The multi-day sightseeing opportunity itself does not include a free retry.
    • If severe conditions force cancellation, the tour may be rescheduled or replaced with another activity. Written cancellations received at least 24 hours before departure are refundable less the 3% card fee; later cancellations are non-refundable.

    Frequently asked

    When and where is pickup?

    Select a designated Reykjavík pickup point when booking and be ready at 08:00. Pickup normally runs until 08:45.

    What is the minimum age?

    The minimum bookable age is 8 because of the glacier activity. Participants also need a minimum shoe size of EU 34.

    How much time is spent in the ice cave, and how many caves are visited?

    Allow about four hours for the complete glacier-hike-and-cave activity, including preparation and the wider glacier experience. The itinerary plans one naturally formed cave when conditions are safe. Time inside is not fixed and varies with seasonal access and safety conditions. If safe cave access is not possible, a longer glacier hike or a different glacier location may be used.

    Does the guide drive us to see the Northern Lights?

    A dedicated minibus aurora hunt or drive elsewhere is not included or promised. Viewing is normally on foot at or near the countryside accommodation. The guide monitors conditions and alerts guests when viewing looks favourable.

    Are Northern Lights sightings guaranteed?

    No. Aurora activity and local weather are natural and unpredictable, so a sighting cannot be guaranteed on either the multi-day tour or a separate Northern Lights tour.

    What happens if we do not see the Northern Lights during the multi-day tour?

    Contact FAR Travel after the tour to ask about availability and any current special rate on a separate Northern Lights tour. This is a separate booking and no fixed discount is promised.

    What happens if the lights are not seen on the separate Northern Lights tour?

    For an eligible separate tour, the original ticket holder may use the same booking for one additional attempt on the next available operating date within two weeks of the first attempt. The multi-day sightseeing opportunity itself does not include a free retry.

    What accommodation is included?

    One night in a countryside hotel near Jökulsárlón, normally Gerði Guesthouse or similar, with a private bathroom and breakfast. Solo travellers must book the single-room supplement.

    What clothing and footwear should I bring?

    Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear and sturdy hiking boots. Hiking boots and waterproof clothing can be rented when arranged in advance.

    Which meals are included?

    Breakfast on Day 2 is included. Lunch and dinner are not included, but the tour stops where food can be purchased and the hotel has a restaurant.

    How much luggage can I bring?

    Each guest may bring one suitcase up to 24 inches. Extra luggage must be stored in Reykjavík for a fee.

    Troll.is

    Tröll Expeditions is a Reykjavík-based Icelandic adventure operator founded in 2016. Its team runs day and multi-day tours, glacier hikes and natural ice-cave experiences with professional guides.

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