South Iceland - Winter Feeling - Arctic Face

South Iceland – Winter Feeling

South
6 days
from €2,640

During 4 days your private driver guide will show you places you must see on the South Coast , the black beaches, the waterfalls and the amazing Jökulsárlon glacier lagoon

You will experience how it feels to be inside a glacier on the Into the Glacier day and you will
visit the Golden Circle with its must see sites.

Day 1 – Arrival

Private transfer from Keflavik airport to your hotel in Reykjavik.

Overnight 4* hotel in Reykjavik

Day 2 South Coast

Pick up at your hotel by your private driver guide.
In the morning, the adventure begins as we head out towards the panoramic South Coast. Through lava field, verdant farmland, with views of glaciers, striking waterfalls and magnificent cliff view. An area of historical significance Viking Sagas.

Along the way we stop at the graceful, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which is unique in that you can walk behind it and take a different view of the world. Just near by is the Skogafoss waterfall, with its 62 m high thundering cascade. On the sea side is the black sandy coast destination, Dyrholey promontory with its great panorama view and famous Reynisfjara beach.

A breath taking view to the seaside and basalt ocean pillars on the land side. You will discover why this is one of the most used Hollywood film location in Iceland.

You might see the northern lights dancing in the sky, the northern lights are best observed out of the city lights, if the weather conditions are right.

Overnight at the South Coast

Day 3 : Skaftafell / Jökulsárlon glacier lagoon 
We drive through Eldhraun lava and by Skaftafell National Parc on the way to Jökulsárlon glacier lagoon.
Visit the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón and see enormous icebergs floating around. If you are lucky you might see some seals resting on the icebergs..

The lagoon produces a feeling of incredible tranquility as the 1000-1500 year old ice silently drifts into the lake and slowly melts away. The lagoon covers 18 square kilometres (7 square miles) and reaches more than 248 metres (814 ft) at its deepest point. You may recognise the lagoon from scenes in Batman Begins, Tomb Raider and two James Bond movies.

Overnight at the South Coast

Day 4 – Golden Circle ( Thingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall and Geyser)
We leave the South coast and head to the golden waterfall, Gullfoss, the Geysir hot springs

It is a scenic highlight tour that includes popular attractions like Geysir hot spring area, were you will see the spouting geysers throw boiling water up to 100ft into the air, enjoy the thunder and scenic beauty of Gullfoss waterfall.

Thingvellir National Parc, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home of Iceland´s parliament from 930-1798 , Thingvellir is also the point on the Earth´s surface where the North Atlantic ridge splits the two geological continents of North America and Eurasia.

Overnight 4* hotel in Reykjavik

Day 5. – Borgarfjördur & Into the Glacier visit at Langjökull glacier

Departure in the morning to Borgarfjördur, pick up at your accommodation by your private driver guide.
We head up to the Langjökull glacier to visit the Ice cave ( Into the Glacier). A monster truck will transport you to the entrance of the ice tunnel.
We will spend around 50 minutes exploring the elaborate tunnels, crevasses, waterways, ice layers, and spaces between them. Traveling into the glacier gives you first-hand experience of the different types of snow and ice, and the process of the glacier evolving. It is truly a magnificent experience.

In the afternoon, on the way back from the glacier, we also visit many beautiful sites, such as lava fields, hot springs, and waterfalls. This is the closest you can get to experiencing the Ice Age.
Beautiful Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt and the enormous Deildartunguhver hot spring.

Arrival in Reykjavik late afternoon.

Overnight 4* hotel in Reykjavik

Day 6 Departure
Private transfer to the airport

Min 2 persons

From October through March

2 persons traveling together
Price per Person from : 477,750 ISK

3 persons traveling together
Price per Person from : 357,583 ISK

4 persons traveling together
Price per Person from : 299,000 ISK

5 persons traveling together
Price per Person from : 262,650 ISK

Included
2 nights good country hotel on the South coast – double room
3 nights 4* hotel in Reykjavik – double rooms
Breakfasts
Private airport transfers
4 days Private SUV with English speaking private driver guide on days 2,3,4,5
Into the Glacier incl. Super truck on the glacier

Not Included
Flights  personal insurances
Lunches
Dinners
Drinks
Optional Activities
All not mentioned in Included