Overview
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. Its remote setting offers a seasonal opportunity to see the Northern Lights, although aurora sightings, ice-cave access and the exact route cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary
The order and accessibility of stops can change with weather, road and glacier conditions. Your guide confirms the working itinerary during the tour.
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.
Day 1 · Seljalandsfoss
Visit the walk-behind waterfall when conditions allow. Nearby Gljúfrabúi may also be accessible.
Day 1 · Skógafoss
See the 60-metre Skógafoss from below or climb the staircase for a higher viewpoint when conditions permit.
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. The natural blue ice cave is seasonal and condition-dependent; a longer glacier hike or Sólheimajökull may be used instead.
Day 1 · Countryside accommodation and Northern Lights
Stay near Jökulsárlón, normally at Gerði Guesthouse or similar, in a room with a private bathroom. After dark, your guide monitors conditions for a possible Northern Lights sighting; the aurora cannot be guaranteed.
Day 2 · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
After breakfast, visit the lagoon to see icebergs drifting from Breiðamerkurjökull.
Day 2 · Diamond Beach
Walk along the black-sand shore where pieces of glacial ice may collect after floating out of the lagoon.
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.
Day 2 · Return to Reykjavík
The estimated arrival is around 20:00, subject to weather and road conditions.
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
- Northern Lights viewing opportunity when conditions allow
- 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.
- Northern Lights and ice-cave access are natural and cannot be guaranteed. The route or glacier location can change for safety, weather or road conditions.
- 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.
Good to know
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.
Is the ice cave guaranteed?
No. Natural ice caves change throughout winter and are only entered when conditions are safe. The operator may provide a longer glacier hike or change glacier location instead.
Are the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No. The countryside location improves the opportunity, and the guide monitors conditions, but aurora sightings are a natural event and cannot be guaranteed.
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.
About the operator
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.
